Preparation of activated carbon from sugarcane bagasse by microwave assisted activation for the remediation of semi-aerobic landfill leachate

► Highlight the renewable use of sugarcane bagasse. ► Explore the efficient use of microwave irradiation. ► Short activation time of 5 min and low chemical impregnation ratio of 1.25. ► High BET and Langmuir surface area of 1620.69 and 2430.16 m2/g. ► To evaluate the potential for the adsorptive treatment of landfill leachate.