Widely used in the pharmaceutical and herbal industries for the purification and concentration of active ingredients from plant extracts. It effectively removes impurities such as sugars, pigments, and tannins, allowing for higher purity of target compounds like flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins. Commonly applied in the production of traditional Chinese medicine extracts due to its high adsorption capacity and selectivity. Also utilized in the food industry for decolorization and purification of natural sweeteners, juices, and functional ingredients. Its macroporous structure provides good mechanical strength and stability, making it suitable for repeated use in continuous column operations. Additionally, it finds use in environmental applications for the removal of organic pollutants from wastewater.