Research Article

Activated Carbon from Prickly Pear Seed Cake: Optimization of Preparation Conditions Using Experimental Design and Its Application in Dye Removal

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Effect of pH on the adsorption of methylene blue on the optimal activated carbon (C0 = 50 mg L−1; contact time = 180 min; adsorbent dose = 0.2 g L−1; T = 15°C).