Activation processes for monolith adsorbents

The present invention provides for processes for activating monolith adsorbents to remove the binders present in the monolith to improve kinetics while maintaining structural integrity. The treated monoliths of this invention are suited for enhanced gas and vapor separation operations. An improved method for preparing monolith adsorbents and activating the adsorbents therein is disclosed. A mixture of lower temperature and higher temperature binders is used in fabricating the paper used to form the monolith structure. The finished monolith structure is heated to a temperature sufficient to remove the lower temperature binder while leaving the higher temperature binder to maintain integrity in the monolith.