The tubular fiber structure of bamboo charcoal is highly developed. Observation under an electron microscope at a magnification of 500X and adsorption testing at constant temperatures clearly indicate that the BET surface area lies between 250-300m 2/g. In other words, the pore surface area of 1g of bamboo charcoal amounts to 250-300 square meters which is equivalent to the size of a soccer field. This explains why activated bamboo charcoal is ideal for water purification.
Secondly, bamboo forests grow by absorbing minerals from the muddy soil. Bamboo grows naturally in an extensive environment by absorbing large amounts of natural metallic minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, and manganese. Mature bamboo can be transformed into bamboo charcoal through non-oxidative treatment. The minerals are therefore highly soluble in water. When bamboo charcoal is placed in tap water, the halogenated natural minerals are dissolved in the water, increasing the PH value of the water and generating weakly halogenated mineral water that contains natural minerals. Tests of tap water with added bamboo charcoal show a PH value of 8.0~8.5. This water is very tasty.
In addition, bamboo charcoal can adsorb residual chlorine used for sterilization in the tap water due to its high porosity. Activated charcoal can also decompose and detoxify trihalomethane. In Japan, bamboo charcoal is therefore widely used for water purification and filtering. When bamboo charcoal is used for cooking, it not only purifies the water and adsorbs residual pesticides in the rice but also release natural minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium.
In addition, bamboo charcoal generates far infrared rays, exposing every grain of rice to uniform heat. Rice cooked with added bamboo charcoal is soft, loose, and tasty.
Put 1-2 pieces of bamboo charcoal in a container (such as a teapot or thermos bottle) and add tap water. Leave it overnight to remove bleaching agent odors (if it is added to boiling hot water it will show an effect after around 30 seconds) and turn it into health boosting mineral water. This purified water is ideal for tea and coffee brewing and can be used for 2-3 months.
Place 1-2 pieces of bamboo charcoal on washed rice to generate fragrant, tasty, and loose rice. You can also place bamboo charcoal into a rice container to prevent the generation of worms or make old rice fragrant and tasty again.
Dehumidification and deodorization of closets and bedding, soil enhancement, and removal of static electricity.
Refrigerators are ideal for food storage due to their large capacity. Raw and cooked ingredients, vegetables, fruit, seafood, and meat all go into the fridge. Despite the fact that refrigerators are meticulously designed with different compartments, partitions, and storage areas and different designs for food preservation deodorization, and ventilation, the heart of each refrigerator is a sole compressor and condenser. Other design features achieve refrigeration and freezing effects solely by relying on ventilation and non-ventilation generating a single airflow. This is one of the inherent flaws of refrigerators. Deodorizers have therefore been developed to meet actual needs.
Bamboo charcoal activated carbon has a BET surface area of 300m2/g each. This is six times the area of generic activated carbon. Bamboo charcoal activated carbon is highly effective in the adsorption and decomposition of odors, deodorization, and sterilization. In addition, the moisture regulation properties of bamboo charcoal can be fully utilized for refrigerators. It can be used for deodorization and smell removal in refrigerating chambers and odor removal and moisture regulation in the vegetable compartment. It also helps solve the problem of dehydration in refrigerators and helps retain the freshness of vegetables.
Carbon charcoal is a carrier for soil microorganisms and various organic nutrients and contains numerous minerals required for biological growth. It can help maintain a positive nutritive equilibrium. Due to its alkaline nature, it can balance out soil PH values and enhance soil activity, representing an excellent soil ameliorant.
Relevant studies show that peach trees cultivated with bamboo charcoal have a higher harvest yield and improved fruit quality. If carbon charcoal is applied to top-grade flowers, grass areas, and golf courses, plant growth is stimulated and management facilitated.
The porous and adsorptive nature of bamboo charcoal can be fully utilized by placing it into fishponds or fish tanks. The charcoal adsorbs residual chlorine in tap water and the activated carbon decomposes trihalomethane and purifies the water, creating a safer and more comfortable environment for fish species.
The adsorptive properties of bamboo charcoal can be utilized to purify water and adsorb toxic substances and remove residual chlorine and odors. The water temperature should be maintained at 40-43 ℃. Bathing water treated with bamboo charcoal stimulates the blood circulation, gives the body a warm sensation, and relieves shoulder soreness, back pain, and fatigue. The water pressure has a massaging effect on the muscles, while the buoyancy makes the body lighter, generating a relaxing effect on the mind and body. All the above-mentioned effects have a positive impact on the human physiology and mental well-being.
If bamboo charcoal is added to bathing water, its adsorptive properties remove residual chlorine from tap water and the activated carbon decomposes trihalomethane and purifies the water. Due the fact that chlorine has protein adhering properties, it tends to cause damaged and furcated hair, dandruff, itchiness, hair loss, and dry skin. Chlorine is the main cause of hair and skin dryness experienced after a swimming pool visit, while trihalomethane is a suspected carcinogen.
Charcoal also contains far infrared rays that cause the heat of the water to deeply penetrate the body. Bamboo charcoal also activates the water quality, making the bathing water smooth and glossy. Bathers feel as if their bodies are soaked in velvety warm water. In addition, a bamboo charcoal bath also has skin whitening and therapeutic effect and can help prevent and cure skin diseases.
It is worth mentioning that bamboo charcoal soap and bamboo vinegar have sterilizing, itch relieving, and exfoliating effects. Frequent use of bamboo charcoal soap ensures the adsorption of sebum and stimulates skin metabolism. It enhances skin glossiness and keeps the skin in an excellent condition.