Abstract: To understand the research situation of ionized wood-based activated carbon fiber, in the paper, manufacture, structure, antibacterial activity and environmental performance of ionized wood-based activated carbon fiber (ACF) e.g., viscose rayon-based activated fibers and sisal-based activated fibers, etc are summarized. Structural characteristics e.g., crystal structure, surface oxygen containing functional groups, pore structure and surface morphology are stated. Besides, the problems and suggestions about ionized wood-based ACF are also presented. The focus of the future research is to strengthen the mechanism of wood-based activated carbon fibers loaded different metals, develop the sources of the raw materials and reduce the cost.

Key words: wood-based, activated carbon fiber, ionization