The BCs were prepared through hydrothermal carbonization and post-activation, using either ZnCl2 or H3PO4 treatment.  The as-prepared activated BCs were characterized using N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, XRD, FT-IR, SEM and TEM, and their performance in removing heavy metal ions (Pb2+, Cu2+, Cd2+) from aqueous solutions was assessed.  The related adsorption kinetics and isotherms were analyzed.
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The BCs were prepared through hydrothermal carbonization and post-activation, using either ZnCl2 or H3PO4 treatment.  The as-prepared activated BCs were characterized using N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, XRD, FT-IR, SEM and TEM, and their performance in removing heavy metal ions (Pb2+, Cu2+, Cd2+) from aqueous solutions was assessed.  The related adsorption kinetics and isotherms were analyzed.
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The BCs were prepared through hydrothermal carbonization and post-activation, using either ZnCl2 or H3PO4 treatment.  The as-prepared activated BCs were characterized using N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, XRD, FT-IR, SEM and TEM, and their performance in removing heavy metal ions (Pb2+, Cu2+, Cd2+) from aqueous solutions was assessed.  The related adsorption kinetics and isotherms were analyzed.
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The BCs were prepared through hydrothermal carbonization and post-activation, using either ZnCl2 or H3PO4 treatment.  The as-prepared activated BCs were characterized using N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, XRD, FT-IR, SEM and TEM, and their performance in removing heavy metal ions (Pb2+, Cu2+, Cd2+) from aqueous solutions was assessed.  The related adsorption kinetics and isotherms were analyzed.
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