Citrus pectin derived porous carbons as a superior adsorbent toward removal of methylene blue

• Citrus pectin derived porous carbons (CPPCs) were synthesized a facile zinc chloride activation approach.
• CPPCs had abundant macro/meso/micropores for trapping MB molecules.
• CPPCs exhibited ultrahigh adsorption capacity, rapid adsorption rate and good reusability toward removal of MB.

An adsorbent, citrus pectin derived porous carbons with ultra-high adsorption capacity, rapid adsorption rate and good reusability toward removal of methylene blue, was synthesized by a facile zinc chloride activation approach in this study. The materials hold a great potential for treatment of dye wastewater.

Citrus pectin derived porous carbons with ultra-high adsorption capacity, rapid adsorption rate and good reusability toward methylene blue removal.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide