Table 5 Comparison of the dye removal efficiency of AC prepared from sesame shell to other adsorbents.

From: Modeling and optimization of direct dyes removal from aqueous solutions using activated carbon produced from sesame shell waste

AC based on different sources

Dye

Dye removal (%)

Source

Shells of Macor fruit

Methylene Blue

82.73

65

Shells of Macor fruit

Methyl Orange

91.31

65

Sawdust

Direct Green B

68

66

Sawdust

Direct Blue 2B

64

66

Sesame shell

Direct Red 80

93.08

This study

Sesame shell

Direct Blue 21

93.37

This study

Sesame shell

Direct Blue 199

98.39

This study