Engineering pore structure of bamboo-derived porous carbons via pyrolysis behavior of various organic potassium salts for efficient nitrate removal by capacitive deionization

Puntos clave

• Nitrate removal efficiency increased significantly through optimized pyrolysis of organic potassium salts, showing a 25% improvement.
• The engineered porous carbons exhibited high surface area, enhancing capacitive deionization performance in treating nitrate.
• This study employs a systematic approach analyzing various organic potassium salts to determine their impact on pore structure and functionality.
• Results indicate that tailored porous carbons could offer more effective water treatment solutions, highlighting the potential for broader applications.