Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Functionalized Activated Carbon and Its Applications in Arsenic Adsorption

Table 5

The comparison of adsorption capacities of As(V) onto FAC and other adsorbents

Adsorbents	Adsorption capacities (mg/g)	pH	BET surface area (m^2/g)	Diameter (nm)	References
Fe3O4 particles	16.6	5–7	179	10	[35]
Modified Fe/Mn-AC	19.35	3–6	973	2	[36]
Akaganeite	29.0	7	111	10–15	[37]
FAC	32.57	2–5	998	2.7	This study