Physiochemical properties of the CSB and Fe-CSB.
| Property | CSB | Fe-CSB |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| BET surface area (m2 g−1) | 760.5 | 547.0 |
| Surface area of micropore (m2 g−1) | 576.9 | 369.6 |
| Surface area of mesopore (m2 g−1) | 183.6 | 177.4 |
| Average pore diameter (nm) | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Total pore volume (cm3 g−1) | 0.40 | 0.32 |
| Zeta potential (mV) | −23.3 | 35.5 |