Freundlich Isotherm: An Adsorption Model Complete Framework

The absolute majority of modern studies dealing with the interpretation of experimental data on the basis of the Freundlich isotherm ignore the fact that the data obtained for regions of low and moderate adsorbate concentration/pressure can be analytically continued within the Freundlich adsorption...

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Main Authors: Michael Vigdorowitsch, Alexander Pchelintsev, Liudmila Tsygankova, Elena Tanygina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/17/8078
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Summary:The absolute majority of modern studies dealing with the interpretation of experimental data on the basis of the Freundlich isotherm ignore the fact that the data obtained for regions of low and moderate adsorbate concentration/pressure can be analytically continued within the Freundlich adsorption model to the adsorptive saturation area with coverages tending to 100%. Needless to say, this would give valuable extended information about the corresponding adsorption process. This message proposes a framework to comprehensively analyse experimental data first recognised as complying with the Freundlich adsorption model. An algorithm-driven method is presented which enables one to translate the data obtained in the area of small and moderate the coverages of the area of adsorptive saturation regime. As examples, three sets of experimental data for adsorption of mercury (II) on N-rich porous organic polymers and of protein on carrier nano-Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub> have been processed and presented according to the framework developed.
ISSN:2076-3417