Biomass‐Derived Carbon Materials for the Adsorption of Organic Pollutants

Abstract With the development of economy and increasing environmental awareness, how to effectively remove organic pollutants in wastewater is a research hotspot. Adsorption is one of the effective methods, and the adsorption material is the key factor to determine the efficiency. In this review, biomass‐derived carbon materials as adsorbents of organic pollutants and the adsorption mechanism are discussed in depth. The effects of carbonization and activation on the morphology and structure of carbon materials; the modification strategies of carbon adsorbents, the adsorption performance of biomass‐derived carbon materials for organic pollutants are described and illustrated; the future work of the biomass‐derived carbon materials is proposed.