Optimization of mesoporous carbons for efficient adsorption of berberine hydrochloride from aqueous solutions.

Highlights: [•] Synthesis and optimization of pore texture of mesoporous carbons. [•] Synthesis and characterization of 16 ordered mesoporous carbon samples. [•] Effective adsorption of berberine hydrochloride on mesoporous carbons. [•] Effect of soft template to hard template on pore textural properties of the carbons. [•] Relationship between adsorption amount and carbon pore textural properties. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]