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Comparison of linear and nonlinear forms of isotherm models for Zn(II) and Cu(II) sorption on a kaolinite

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The most appropriate method in designing the adsorption systems and assessing the performance of the adsorption systems is to have an idea on adsorption isotherms. Comparison analysis of linear least square method and nonlinear method for estimating the isotherm parameters was made using the experimental equilibrium data of Zn(II) and Cu(II) onto kaolinite. Equilibrium data were fitted to Freundlich, Langmuir, and Redlich–Peterson isotherm equations. In order to confirm the best-fit isotherms for the adsorption system, the data set using the chi-square (χ 2), combined with the values of the determined coefficient (r 2) was analyzed. Nonlinear method was found to be a more appropriate method for estimating the isotherm parameters. The best fitting isotherm was the Langmuir and Redlich–Peterson isotherm. The Redlich–Peterson is a special case of Langmuir when the Redlich–Peterson isotherm constant g was unity. The sorption capacity of kaolinite to uptake metal ions in the increasing order was given by Cu (4.2721 mg/g) < Zn (4.6710 mg/g).

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  1. Department of Water Sciences and Engineering, East Azarbaijan Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran

    Shahram Shahmohammadi-Kalalagh

  2. Department of Water Sciences and Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

    Hossein Babazadeh

  3. Department of Water Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

    Amirhossein Nazemi

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Shahmohammadi-Kalalagh, S., Babazadeh, H. & Nazemi, A. Comparison of linear and nonlinear forms of isotherm models for Zn(II) and Cu(II) sorption on a kaolinite. Arab J Geosci 8, 397–402 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-013-1114-z

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