Unraveling the sorption mechanism of industrial dyes onto Zr-based MOFs: computational and experimental modelling for highly efficient removal

Kora Lucresse Tiomo Nguena, Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Aurelien Bopda, Donald Raoul Tchuifon Tchuifon, Fredy Harcel Kamgang Djioko, Alvine Mirabelle Soukoua Ngueabouo, Chinyere Ada Madu, Fabian I. Ezema and Emeka Emmanuel Oguzie

Mater. Adv., 2025, 6, 579
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Adsorption and desorption of flavonoids on activated carbon impregnated with different metal ions

Li Lu, Shuang Cao, Zhexuan Li, Jingdan Huang, Yukai Jiang, Changyong Deng, Zhimei Liu and Ziwei Liu

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Optimization of Water Hyacinth Stem-Based Oxygen-Functionalized Activated Carbon for Enhanced Supercapacitors

Tilahun Temesgen, Yilkal Dessie, Eneyew Tilahun, Lemma Teshome Tufa, Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa, Taymour A. Hamdalla, C.R. Ravikumar and H C Ananda Murthy

ACS Omega, 2024, 9, 30725
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Development and optimization of sustainable activated biochar from waste pigeon pea stalks for efficient adsorptive removal of methylene blue from water

Shubhangi Umare, Ajay K. Thawait and Sumit H. Dhawane

Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026, 204, 108385
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Mathematical modeling approach for the green synthesis of high-performance nanoporous zeolites Na-X optimized for water vapor sorption

Kora Lucresse Tiomo Nguena, Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Serges Bruno Lemoupi Ngomade, Arnaud Kamdem Tamo, Chinyere Ada Madu, Fabien Ezema and Emeka Emmanuel Oguzie

Materials Today Communications, 2023, 37, 107406
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Adsorption of TDS and chloride ions from partially treated tannery wastewater using activated coffee husk

Nazrawit Debebe Tadess, Getasew Yehuala Gezahegn and Yosef Hagos Abrha

Discov Mater, 2025, 5
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Investigation of steam explosion pretreatment on spectroscopic, thermodynamic, and textural properties of lignocellulosic biobased materials during a thermal degradation

Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Donald Raoul Tchuifon Tchuifon, Paul Alain Nanssou Kouteu, Kora Lucresse Tiomo Nguena, Arnaud Kamdem Tamo, Dolvine Nguemfo Dongmo, Sandrale Grace Mokue Mafo, Fredy Harcel Kamgang Djioko, Ruben Martin Mouangue and Ignas Kenfack Tonle

Biomass Conv. Bioref., 2025, 15, 28631
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Low-cost magnetic carbons-based rubber seed husks materials for highly efficient removal for reactive black 5 and reactive blue 19 textile dyes from wastewater

Sandrale Grace Mokue Mafo, Paul Alain Nanssou Kouteu, Donald Raoul Tchuifon Tchuifon, Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Mexent Zue Mve, Georges Teikam Kenda, Aurelien Bopda, Herman-Idriss Tiotsop Kuete, Christian Sadeu Ngakou, Nche George Ndifor-Angwafor, Martin Ruben Mouangue and Solomon Gabche Anagho

International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2025, 105, 701
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Coconut shell-derived porous activated carbon materials: Role of activating agent on physico-electrochemical properties and photovoltaic performances

Manoj Kumar Mallick, Pranshula Panigrahi, Smita Mohanty and Akshaya Kumar Palai

Biomass Conv. Bioref., 2025, 15, 899
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KOH‐Activated Cocoa Pod Husk Derived Carbon for Solid‐State Energy Storage: Influence of Activation Parameters on Charge Storage Behavior

Winardi Dian Wahyu Pratama, Austin Miles, Alan Marippi, Muhammad Bintang Adiputra, Rachmad Sulaksono Prabowo and Yunita Triana

Energy Storage, 2026, 8
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Activated carbon obtained from coffee husk waste activated by CaCl2 as support of TiO2 for the enhanced photocatalytic degradation of Victoria Blue B dye

Carolina Inácio Portela, Tayra Rodrigues Brazil, Thais Aline Prado Mendonça, Elias Barros Santos, Raquel Aparecida Domingues, Nirton Cristi Silva Vieira and Maraísa Gonçalves

Diamond and Related Materials, 2023, 139, 110417
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Optimizing Green Synthesis of Hydrotalcite – Silver Nanoparticles using Syzygium Nervosum based Reducing Agent

Nguyen Xuan Thai, Nguyen Thuy Chinh, Bui Thao Linh, Tran Thanh Thuy and Thai Hoang

Chemistry An Asian Journal, 2024, 19
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Biomass-derived activated carbon: a review on process parameters, material properties, and machine learning approaches for supercapacitor

Pranay Singh and Himanshu Sekhar Panda

J Mater Sci: Mater Electron, 2026, 37
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Synthesis and characterization of peanut shell-derived ferromagnetic activated carbon: application in the Fenton process for the degradation of methyl orange

Josiane Nguimatsia Ndongmo, Jules Leuna Mabou, Donald Raoul Tchuifon Tchuifon, Suzanne Makota, Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Miriame Conde and Pierre Gerard Tchieta

Front. Environ. Chem., 2024, 5
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Toward Circular Economy: Potentials of Spent Coffee Grounds in Bioproducts and Chemical Production

Hisham Ahmed, Rasaq S. Abolore, Swarna Jaiswal and Amit K. Jaiswal

Biomass, 2024, 4, 286
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Synthesis, Activation, and Characterization of Carbon Fiber Precursor Derived from Jute Fiber

Md Shahabul Hossen, Tarikul Islam, Sheikh Manjura Hoque, Aminul Islam, M. Mahbubul Bashar and Gajanan Bhat

ACS Omega, 2024, 9, 35384
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Catalytic performances of CeO2@SBA-15 as nanostructured material for biodiesel production from Podocarpus falcatus oil

Serges Bruno Lemoupi Ngomade, Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Kora Lucresse Tiomo Nguena, Ida Kouam Tchummegne, Meme Laloi Tongnang Ngueteu, Arnaud Kamdem Tamo, George Ndifor-Angwafor Nche and Solomon Gabche Anagho

Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 2023, 194, 789
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Tailoring activated carbons based cocoa pods lignocellulosic materials for Reactive blue 19 adsorption: optimization, adsorption isotherm and kinetic investigation

Anita Zemfack Mekuiko, Donald Raoul Tchuifon Tchuifon, Paul Alain Nanssou Kouteu, Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Christian Sadeu Ngakou, Hermann-Idriss Tiotsop Kuete, Aurelien Bopda, Arnaud Kamdem Tamo and Solomon Gabche Anagho

Desalination and Water Treatment, 2023, 300, 144
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Surface charge behavior of natural and modified adsorbents: Insights into pHzpc, mechanisms, and methodological perspectives

Kamalesh Sen, Shovan Mondal and Naba Kumar Mondal

Next Materials, 2026, 11, 101938
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Valorization of organic wastes as carbon sources for electrode manufacturing in hydrogen production: A critical review

E. López-Fernández, J. Comendador, Á. Ramírez, M. Muñoz-Morales and J. Llanos

Electrochimica Acta, 2025, 520, 145872
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Adsorption of methylene blue onto carbonated and non-carbonated porous geopolymers: A comparative study of kinetics, isotherms and thermodynamics

Mlemza Idrisa Mlinga, Hamin Jabbar and Lingling Zhang

Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2026, 408, 114146
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A strategy for mitigating inhibitors in hazelnut shells through combined alkaline and activated carbon treatment to optimize cellulosic ethanol production

Rufis Fregue Tiegam Tagne, Junie Albine Kenfack Atangana, Ndongo Gervais Kounou, Satyanarayana Narra and Iona Ionel

Fuel, 2026, 411, 138028
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Valorization of oil palm mesocarp fiber and acid hydrolyzed residues for sustainable activated carbon production

S. Suhartini, A.P.A. Pratama, N.A Rohma, E. Elviliana, H.Y. Setyawan, N.M.S. Sunyoto, Suprayogi, W. Fatriasari, Y.H. Jung, S. Idrus, L. Melville and Ioannis A. Ieropoulos

South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2026, 56, 100866
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Hexavalent chromium adsorption from aqueous solution utilizing activated carbon developed from Rumex abyssinicus

Mikiyas Abewaa, Andualem Arka, Tigabu Haddis, Ashagrie Mengistu, Temesgen Takele, Eba Adino, Yordanos Abay, Naol Bekele, Getaneh Andualem and Haftom Girmay

Results in Engineering, 2024, 22, 102274
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Investigation of kinetics and thermodynamics of methylene blue dye adsorption using activated carbon derived from bamboo biomass

I.U. Bakara, M.D. Nurhafizah, N. Abdullah, O.O. Akinnawo and A. Ul-Hamid

Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2024, 166, 112609
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Mn3O4/activated carbon nanocomposites for adsorptive removal of methylene blue

Van Thuan Le, Thi Kieu Ngan Tran, Nguyen Khoa Dang, Van Dat Doan, Vy Anh Tran, Yasser Vasseghian and Tejraj M. Aminabhavi

Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 474, 145903
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Building TiO2-doped magnetic biochars from Citrus sinensis peels as low-cost materials for improved dye degradation using a mathematical approach

Georges Teikam Kenda, Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Donald Raoul Tchuifon Tchuifon, Paul Alain Nanssou Kouteu, Tania Feze Fanle and Solomon Gabche Anagho

Applied Surface Science Advances, 2024, 19, 100554
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Tailoring the water vapor adsorption properties by thermal performance analysis of post-synthetically ion-exchanged LTA zeolite derived from Cameroonian kaolin

Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Alexandra Lieb and Franziska Scheffler

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2026, 155, 683
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Facile synthesis of water hyacinth stem derived activated carbon modified MnO2/Fe3O4 ternary composites for efficient photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue under visible light irradiation

Eneyew Tilahun Bekele, Bedasa Abdisa Gonfa, Dereje Tsegaye Leku, C.R. Ravikumar, Syed Khasim and Yilkal Dessie

Materials Science and Engineering: B, 2025, 321, 118525
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Reshaping environmental sustainability: Poultry by-products digestate valorization for enhanced biochar performance in methylene blue removal

Ayoub Chaoui, Salaheddine Farsad, Aboubakr Ben Hamou, Asma Amjlef, Nisrine Nouj, Mohamed Ezzahery and Noureddine El Alem

Journal of Environmental Management, 2024, 351, 119870
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Removal of Hexavalent Chromium from Wastewater Originating from Spent Bricks by Modified Biochars Derived from Honeybee Biomass

Rafał Olchowski, Kinga Morlo, Joanna Dobrzyńska and Ryszard Dobrowolski

Molecules, 2025, 30, 2421
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Activated carbon from agricultural industry waste for use as an adsorbent of sulfamethazine: Fascinating and environmentally friendly process

Karolina F. Silva, Tayra R. Brazil, Amanda S. Giroto, Gustavo Targino Valente, Raquel A. Domingues and Maraísa Goncalves

Biomass and Bioenergy, 2024, 190, 107388
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Potential of Physical Activated Carbon Derived from Pyrolyzed Waste Coffee Grounds as an Adsorbent for Dye Removal

Mirac Nur Ciner, Emine Elmaslar Özbaş, Huseyin Kurtuluş Ozcan and Atakan Ongen

Water Air Soil Pollut, 2026, 237
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Biomass‐Derived Activated Carbon: A Promising Candidate for Multifunctional Approach Toward Sustainable Advanced Materials

Md Shahabul Hossen, Tarikul Islam, Md. Zahid Hasan, M. Mahbubul Bashar, Lei Luo and Fumio Narita

Advanced Sustainable Systems, 2026, 10
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Study of the degradation of Bezaktiv Brilliant Blue by the Fenton process using a prepared ferromagnetic activated carbon from rubber seed hull as heterogeneous catalyst

Sandrale Grace Mokue Mafo, Donald Raoul Tchuifon Tchuifon, Christian Sadeu Ngakou, Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Paul Alain Nanssou Kouteu, Giscard Doungmo, George Nche Ndifor-Angwafor and Solomon Gabche Anagho

Desalination and Water Treatment, 2023, 287, 200
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