The document discusses activated carbon and its application for monitoring volatile organic compounds. It provides details on:
1) The preparation of activated carbon involves carbonizing raw materials like wood, coal, and nut shells at high temperatures, followed by physical or chemical activation to increase surface area and porosity.
2) Activated carbon is characterized by its porous structure, surface area, chemical composition, and surface functional groups that influence its adsorptive properties.
3) Volatile organic compounds in air samples can be collected by passing the air through an activated carbon tube. The adsorbed compounds are then desorbed and analyzed using gas chromatography.