Table 5.
Comparison of adsorption capacity (mg/g) of various adsorbents for desulfurization.
| Adsorbent | Adsorption Capacity (mg/g) | Initial Sulfur Conc. (mg/L) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated activatd carbon | 3.52 | 324 | 40 |
| Copper impregnated activated carbon | 3.34 | 333 | 40 |
| Iron impregnated activated carbon | 3.59 | 320 | 40 |
| Nickel impregnated activated carbon | 3.52 | 324 | 40 |
| Aluminium Oxide | 2.79 | 360.5 | 41 |
| Bentonite | 2.29 | 271.2 | 9 |
| Activated clay | 4.01 | 99.5 | 9 |
| Kaolinite | 1.73 | 327 | 9 |
| Carbon nanotubes | 21.50 | 250 | 42 |
| ACTD | 8.60 | 150 | 43 |
| Carbon silica nanocomposite via Cu-modified | 13.95 | 960 | 44 |
| Carbon aerogels | 15.10 | 250 | 45 |
| Magnetic mesoporous carbon | 62 | 1000 | 46 |
| B-BTC | 70.8 | 1000 | Present study |
| B-BTB | 66.00 | 1000 | Present study |
| B-DSS | 61.20 | 1000 | Present study |
| B-BEHA | 55.2 | 1000 | Present study |