Table 4 Comparison of the adsorption capacity of the MBBC0.75M with other carbon adsorbents for Cd(II).
Adsorbents | pH | Concentration range (mg L−1) | Adsorption capacity (mg g−1) | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetized activated carbons | 6.0 | 10–300 | 73.3 | |
Iron-trimeric metal–organic frameworks | 5.0 | 10–50 | 8.79 | |
MnO2 functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes | 5.0 | 5–30 | 41.6 | |
Modified coal fly ash | 5.0 | 100–500 | 79.8 | |
Calcium titanate particles | 6.0 | 280–440 | 82.6 | |
Magnetic graphene oxide composites | 5.0 | 100–500 | 128.2 | |
Citric acid and Fe3O4-modified sugarcane bagasse | 6.0 | 0–60 | 33.2 | |
MBBC0.75M | 5.5 | 10–250 | 150.09 | This work |
