Cyclodextrins adsorbed onto activated carbons: Preparation, characterization, and effect on the dispersibility of the particles in water

► Adsorption equilibrium studies of selected cyclodextrins on activated carbons. ► Activated carbons could spontaneously adsorb high contents of cyclodextrins. ► Use of modified cyclodextrins may improve the dispersion of the carbon particles. ► New insights into the role of cyclodextrins in the dispersion of carbon suspensions.