Adsorption of lead ions from aqueous solution using porous carbon derived from rubber tires: Experimental and computational study

► A doubly effective solution for waste rubber tires is reported, where waste rubber tires are converted to porous carbon. ► The tire-derived activated carbon was characterized by SEM, EDX, FTIR, and XRD. ► It was tested and evaluated as potential adsorbent removal of lead (II). ► The adsorption process is pH dependent.