Removal of Naphthenic Acids from OSPW Using Pore-Widened Activated Carbons: An FT-ICR-MS Study

This study focuses on the remediation of oil sands process-affected water (OSPW) using activated carbons (AC), specifically examining how thermal cycling affects AC’s ability to remove naphthenic acids (NA). The research aims to determine the effectiveness of single- and triple-cycled ACs in reducing contaminants from the OSPW using two analytical methods: total organic carbon (TOC) analysis and Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass …