Impact of carbonization conditions and adsorbate nature on the performance of activated carbon in water treatment

BMC Chemistry

Table 2 Dependence of adsorption capacity of AC on S_BET and nature of the adsorbate

Adsorption capacity (mg/g)	S_BET (m²/g)	Adsorbed material	Reference
935	1430	Methylene blue	[41]
199	579	methylene blue & ofloxacin	[47]
35	1804	Nickel(II)	[48]
156	1031	Caffeine	[49]
33	989	Chromium(VI)	[39]

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