Greener synthesized P-doped carbon for dual applications: selective cationic dye removal with phytotoxicity assessment and industrial effluent treatment

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate a phosphorus-doped carbon material for its effectiveness in removing cationic dyes and assess phytotoxicity.
• Synthesis of phosphorus-doped activated carbon from onion peel.
• Application of the synthesized carbon for dye adsorption.
• Phytotoxicity assessment related to dye removal.
• Phosphorus-doped activated carbon shows high efficiency in cationic dye adsorption.
• The treatment demonstrates potential for application in industrial effluent management.