Excellent background article on how activated carbon/charcoal destroys odor
And why a sufficient quantity and forced air is key.
Summary of article on activated carbon and cat odor:
Activated carbon:
- Has a capacity for virtually any vapor contaminant. It will adsorb some of almost any vapor;
- Has a large capacity for organic molecules, especially solvents;
- Will adsorb and retain a wide variety of chemicals at the same time;
- Has an extremely large capacity to destroy ozone catalytically. Ozone is a major component of smog;Works well under a wide range of temperature and humidity conditions;
- Adsorbs odors and chemicals preferentially to moisture. It is not a desiccant and will release moisture to adsorb chemicals;
- Can be used as a carrier of one material to attract and hold or react with another material;
- Is inert and safe to handle and use; and
- Is available and affordable.
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