This research aims to develop a sustainable sorbent from banana stem for treating wastewater contaminated with cationic dyes and pharmaceuticals.
Valorizations of banana stem into N-doped activated carbon
Characterization of the resulting carbon structure
Assessment of sorption capacity for specific contaminants
N-doped activated carbon shows high efficiency in removing cationic dyes
Effective sorption of pharmaceutical contaminants observed
Suggests potential for sustainable wastewater treatment solutions
Abstract
The persistent discharge of synthetic cationic dyes and pharmaceutical residues into aquatic environments necessitates the development of sustainable, high-performance sorbents for wastewater treatment.