Table 2. Fitted Elovich’s Kinetic Model Parameters for the Removal of MB.
| sample | initial adsorption rate, ae (mg/g min) | activation energy, be (g/mg) | R2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZnO-bpma-6 | 0.0174 | 0.6993 | 0.9799 |
| ZnO-bpma-12 | 0.1016 | 0.6137 | 0.9714 |
| ZnO-bpma-18 | 0.0709 | 0.7451 | 0.9576 |
| ZnO-bpma-24 | 0.0152 | 1.7436 | 0.8867 |
| ZnO-bpea-6 | 0.0155 | 1.4066 | 0.9151 |
| ZnO-bpea-12 | 0.0181 | 1.1362 | 0.9433 |
| ZnO-bpea-18 | 0.0169 | 1.7355 | 0.9783 |
| ZnO-bpea-24 | 0.0092 | 1.6708 | 0.9463 |
| ZnO-bpta-6 | 0.0144 | 2.9282 | 0.9708 |
| ZnO-bpta-12 | 0.1886 | 2.4084 | 0.9873 |
| ZnO-bpta-18 | 0.0265 | 2.1105 | 0.9835 |
| ZnO-bpta-24 | 0.1362 | 2.3502 | 0.9932 |