Research Article

Optimization of Preparation of Activated Carbon from Ricinus communis Leaves by Microwave-Assisted Zinc Chloride Chemical Activation: Competitive Adsorption of Ni2+ Ions from Aqueous Solution

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The effect of operational parameters on responses of the prepared ZLRC samples ((A) radiation power, (B) radiation time, (C) concentration of ZnCl2, and (D) impregnation time).
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