Rice husk is a large scale renewable bioavailable green material, of low commercia value, as opposed to synthetic monomers and polymers produced from non-renewable resources [1]. Honeycomb carbon monoliths, derived from rice husk as a precursor and an organic carbonisable binder, were investigated for their suitability for use as a medical device following the International standard tests for in vitro cytotoxicity and haemocompatibility. The monoliths were investigated for their potential to be used a an extracorporeal adsorbent column for blood purification applications [2] such as to augment the efficacy of current haemodialysis therapy for patients with end stage rena disease.
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