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Activated carbons derived from diverse carbonaceous bio-sources have been proving to be effective adsorbents in the removal of contaminants from air and water bodies. The present article reviews emphatically the activation of carbon materials by physical and chemical processes and formation of specific surface (acidic and basic) functional groups on the surface of activated carbons. These groups coupled with high surface area and porosities are endowing to the active carbons good sorption capacity towards potential pollutants through physiosorption or chemisorptions or both. These aspects have been discussed. The increase in research interest in exploring the surface affinity of activated carbons in developing simple, economical and eco-friendly methodologies in the control of toxic ions has been discussed.

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