DC Effect on Activated Carbon: Will it be Attracted to the Cathode?

[liivvewire]

If direct current is applied to activated carbon, will it be drawn to
the cathode?

 

[chemisttree]

It depends on the zeta potential of the carbon. The phenomenon is called "electrophoresis" if you are in the mood to Google.

 

[quicknote]

It is unlikely that activated carbon would be drawn to the cathode when direct current is applied. Activated carbon is a non-conductive material and is not affected by electric fields. Therefore, it would not be attracted to the cathode, which is typically a positively charged electrode that attracts negatively charged particles. Additionally, activated carbon is typically used as an adsorbent material, meaning it attracts and holds other substances onto its surface through physical or chemical interactions, rather than being attracted to a specific electrode. Therefore, the application of direct current is not expected to have a significant effect on the behavior of activated carbon. Further research may be needed to fully understand the interaction between activated carbon and electric fields.