Activated Charcoal Powder Out of Coconut Shell

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Coconut shell is widely used in industry, farming, family and environmental protection including petrochemical, food and many other applications. Activated carbon can be made from different carbon-contained materials like wood, sawdust, coal, charcoal, coconut shell and sugar cane pulp. Activated charcoal is a fine, odorless, black powder often used in emergency rooms to treat overdoses. Many people suffer because of drinking non advisable substance that results to poisoning and overdose. Activated charcoal works by trapping toxins and chemicals in the gut, preventing the absorption of chemicals and toxins. With these activated charcoal serves as alternative poison controller and a universal antidote.

METHODS

The respondents were seventy (50) Junior High School teachers in Tagaytay City Science National High School. Descriptive survey approach was used. Questionnaire and interview guides were utilized in order to gather data.

RESULTS

It had been, therefore, concluded that the Activated Charcoal Powder out of coconut shell served as alternative medicine of person experiencing poisoning.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of the study imply that Activated Charcoal Powder out of Coconut Shell can be used as an anti-poison treatment or to treat drug overdoses. Moreover, it can be used as alternative from commercially antidote for poisoning.