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. 2022 Nov 17;7(48):44103–44115. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05528

Table 3. Nonlinear Adsorption Isotherm Models Using ZnCoFe MMO as the Adsorbent.

isotherm models expression adjustable model parameters* values R2
Two-Parameter Isotherm
Langmuir Inline graphicqmax is a parameter that reflects monolayer formation, KL is the adsorption equilibrium constant qmax (mg/g) 322 0.98
KL (L/mg) 1.80 × 10–3
Freundlich Inline graphicKf is a constant for the relative adsorption capacity, 1/nf is a constant indicative of surface heterogeneity Kf (L/g) 1.9 0.97
1/nf (−) 0.71
D-R qe = (qm) exp. (−Kad ε2) ε = RT (1 + (1/Ce)) Kad is a constant related to adsorption energy, qm is the theoretical adsorption capacity. qm (mg/g) 231 0.99
Kad (mol2/kJ2) 0.036
Three-Parameter Isotherm
Langmuir–Freundlich Inline graphicqmax, KLF and βLF are the max. adsorption capacity, the equilibrium constant, and the heterogeneity parameter, respectively. qmax (mg/g) 199 0.99
KLF (L/mg) 0.5 × 10–2
βLF (−) 1.84
Sips Inline graphicqmax, KS and ns are the Sips max. adsorption capacity, equilibrium constant, and the model exponent, respectively qmax (mg/g) 196 0.99
Ks (L/mg) 4.90 × 10–5
ns (−) 1.84
Redlich–Peterson Inline graphicqmax, Ks and βs are the isotherm constants qmax (L/mg) 0.47 0.99
Ks (mg/g)g 7.8 × 10–7
βs (−) 2.12
Toth Inline graphicKe, Kl, and n are Tóth max. adsorption capacity, Tóth equilibrium constant, and Tóth model exponent, respectively Ke (mol*L/mg*mg) 0.86 0.99
KL (L/mg) 6.90 × 10–6
n (−) 1.79
Four-Parameter Isotherm
Baudu Inline graphicqmax and bo are the Baudu max. adsorption capacity and the equilibrium constant, respectively, x and y are the Baudu parameters qmax (mg/g) 171 0.99
bo (−) 5.17 × 10–5
X (−) 19.7 × 10–3
Y (−) 8.45 × 10–1