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. 2021 Nov 11;11(58):36528–36553. doi: 10.1039/d1ra06892j

Adsorption capacities of AC extracted from wastes utilized to remove diverse dyes and heavy metals.

AC waste precursor Contaminant Adsorption capacity (mg g−1) Ref.
Bamboo dust MB 7.20 68
Groundnut shell 7.50 68
Coconut shell 8.16 68
Apricot stone 32.25 53
Apricot stone 36.68 53
Rice husk 37.57 68
Straw 42.60 68
Rice husk Acid yellow 36 86.90 125
Sawdust 183.80 125
Mahogany sawdust Direct green B 327.90 126
Mahogany sawdust 518.00 126
Bamboo dust Pb2+ 2.15 82
Nut shells Cd2+ 104.17 85