The main objective of this study was to list and compare the advantages and disadvantages
of different methodologies to modify the surface of activated carbons (ACs) for their …

Carbon-based adsorbents such as graphene and its derivatives, carbon nanotubes,
activated carbon, and biochar are often used to remove heavy metals from aqueous …

Activated carbon has been recognized as one of the oldest and widely used adsorbent for
the water and wastewater treatment for removing organic and inorganic pollutants. The …

The contamination of water with heavy metals is a global issue. Its water solubility and non-
degradability nature convert it into a potential threat to human health as well as flora and …

Surface modification of activated carbons by various physicochemical methods directs an
attractive approach for improvement of heavy metal uptake from aqueous solutions …

This review elucidates recent advances and challenges in the surface modifications of
activated carbon (AC), the configuration of heteroatoms on activated carbon surface, and the …

Contaminated water resources, especially heavy metals, and dyes from industrial
processes, pose a real threat to long-term and sustainable development goals. Activated …

Effective and low-cost removal of dye and heavy metals from wastewater still is a great
challenge for researchers. Adsorption using activated carbon is widely used in removing …

Due to its versatility and wide range of applications, activated carbon is widely used as
contaminant removal media. Recent research have focused on enhancing the effectiveness …

Rapid urbanization has led to the generation of a large quantum of complex wastewater
comprising of recalcitrant organic and inorganic pollutants. The inability of the conventional …