Table 2.
Maximum adsorption capacities of previously studied adsorbents.
| Adsorbent | Adsorption Capacity (mg g−1) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Sericin andalginate particle-based adsorbent SAPAS | 57.91 | [44] |
| Amberlite XAD7 type functionalized with L-glutamic acid (XAD7-AcG). | 13.5 | This study |
| Carboxymethyl chitin | 11.86 | [45] |
| Macadamia-activated carbon (MAC) | 9.13 | [46] |
| Magnetic nickeliferous pyrrhotite | 6.9 | [47] |
| Cotton cellulose | 1.22 * | [48] |
| Activated carbon F400 | 0.25 ** | [22] |
* Original report is 6.21 (mmol/g). ** Original report is 250 (µg/g).