Table 4.
Results of various research regarding the effect of adsorbent particle size.
| Dyestuff | Adsorbent | Particle Size (μm) | Efficiency Range (%) | Quantity in Equilibrium Range (qe mg/g) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congo Red | cabbage waste powder | 150–300 to 360–4750 | 75.95–8.03 | - | [208] |
| Reactive Black 5 | macadamia seed husks | 150–300 to 2360–4750 | 98.9–33.2 | - | [209] |
| Maxilon Blue GRL | coconut shell activated carbon | 50, 75, and 106 | - | ~27.5–22.5–17.5 | [205] |
| Direct Yellow DY 12 | coconut shell activated carbon | 50, 75, and 107 | - | ~5.5–4.5–3.5 | [205] |
| Methylene Blue | Cucumis sativus peel waste | 80–150, 150–200, and >200 BSS mesh | 80.25–84.15–85.23 | - | [210] |
| Crystal Violet | coffee husks | 0.15–0.3 to 2.36–4.75 mm | 96.082–89.854 | - | [211] |
| Methylene Blue | clay3 | 177–250 to 400–840 | 99–86.4 | - | [212] |