“…Moreover, the porous structure of activated carbon consists of a network of interconnected macropores, mesopores, and micropores that provide a good capacity for the adsorption of organic molecules. Thus, it is expected that various mechanisms and forces, such as ion exchange, covalent bonding, van der Waals forces, H-binding, dipole-dipole interactions, and cation- and water-bridging, can be responsible for adsorption of organic compounds in activated carbon [ 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 ]. Despite its many advantages, though, the production and regeneration of activated carbon is very expensive, with higher grades commanding even higher costs.…”