{"id":6959,"date":"2026-09-07T11:43:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T03:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huameicarbon.com\/?p=6959"},"modified":"2026-09-10T10:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T02:40:58","slug":"jacobi-activated-carbon-biogas-purification-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.huameicarbon.com\/fr\/jacobi-activated-carbon-biogas-purification-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacobi Activated Carbon for Biogas: Alternatives Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you're running a biogas upgrading plant or landfill gas treatment system, there's a good chance your carbon spec says \"Jacobi\" somewhere on it. The AddSorb and EcoSorb series have become default specifications for biogas purification across European and North American markets \u2014 covering everything from bulk H\u2082S removal to siloxane polishing.<\/p>\n

That position is based on real performance. Jacobi's biogas carbons are engineered for the specific contaminant mix in biogas streams \u2014 hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, siloxanes, and VOCs that damage CHP engines and contaminate upgraded biomethane.<\/p>\n

But \"engineered for biogas\" also means \"priced through a distributor network.\" If you're consuming 20\u2013100+ tons of carbon per year, the question worth asking is: does an equivalent carbon exist at factory-direct pricing \u2014 and does it actually perform the same?<\/p>\n

This article breaks down Jacobi's current biogas product line, what each grade actually does, and how Huamei's HME-AC\u2122 pellet carbon<\/a> and custom-impregnated carbons<\/a> compare on the parameters that determine whether your biogas meets pipeline or engine specifications.<\/p>\n

\"Coal-based<\/h2>\n

Jacobi's Current Biogas Product Portfolio<\/h2>\n

Jacobi organizes its biogas carbons into three product families, each targeting different contaminants. Here's the current lineup:<\/p>\n

H\u2082S Removal \u2014 AddSorb Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Jacobi Grade<\/th>\nPrimary Target<\/th>\nMechanism<\/th>\nKey Feature<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AddSorb VA6-BG<\/strong><\/td>\nH\u2082S<\/td>\nCatalytic oxidation<\/p>\n

(impregnated)<\/td>\n

Standard biogas<\/p>\n

H\u2082S grade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

AddSorb VA12-BG<\/strong><\/td>\nH\u2082S<\/p>\n

(high concentration)<\/td>\n

Catalytic oxidation<\/p>\n

(impregnated)<\/td>\n

Higher sulfur loading<\/p>\n

capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

AddSorb OX20<\/strong><\/td>\nH\u2082S<\/td>\nCatalytic oxidation<\/td>\nNon-impregnated,<\/p>\n

oxygen-dependent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

AddSorb OX30<\/strong><\/td>\nH\u2082S<\/td>\nCatalytic oxidation<\/td>\nHigher capacity<\/p>\n

than OX20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

AddSorb VA10<\/strong><\/td>\nH\u2082S, mercaptans<\/td>\nChemical + physical<\/p>\n

adsorption<\/td>\n

Broader sulfur<\/p>\n

compound spectrum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

NH\u2083 Removal \u2014 AddSorb VB1-BG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Jacobi Grade<\/th>\nPrimary Target<\/th>\nMechanism<\/th>\nKey Feature<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AddSorb VB1-BG<\/strong><\/td>\nNH\u2083, amines<\/td>\nAcid-impregnated<\/p>\n

(chemical reaction)<\/td>\n

Purpose-built for alkaline<\/p>\n

gas removal in biogas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Siloxane & VOC Removal \u2014 EcoSorb \/ ReSorb Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Jacobi Grade<\/th>\nPrimary Target<\/th>\nMechanism<\/th>\nKey Feature<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
EcoSorb BS<\/strong><\/td>\nSiloxanes (D4, D5, L2)<\/td>\nPhysical adsorption<\/td>\nOptimized pore structure<\/p>\n

for siloxane molecules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

EcoSorb GXC<\/strong><\/td>\nSiloxanes + VOCs<\/td>\nPhysical adsorption<\/td>\nBroader spectrum,<\/p>\n

multi-contaminant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

ReSorb VT<\/strong><\/td>\nVOCs + trace siloxanes<\/td>\nPhysical adsorption<\/td>\nRegenerable grade<\/p>\n

for thermal swing systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The key insight: Jacobi doesn't use one carbon for everything. They split the job into specialized grades \u2014 impregnated carbons for reactive gases (H\u2082S, NH\u2083), virgin carbons for physical adsorption tasks (siloxanes, VOCs), and regenerable grades for systems with thermal swing capability. Your replacement strategy needs to respect these distinctions.<\/p>\n

What Makes Biogas Carbon Different from Generic Carbon<\/h2>\n

Biogas purification isn't generic adsorption. The contaminant mix \u2014 H\u2082S, NH\u2083, siloxanes (D4, D5, L2), mercaptans, and halogenated compounds \u2014 demands specific carbon properties for each target:<\/p>\n

H\u2082S removal<\/strong> operates through catalytic oxidation on the carbon surface. The carbon needs:<\/p>\n