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Table 2 Different parameters for the pseudo-first order (PFO), pseudo-second order (PSO), and Elovich models for the biosorption of crystal violet using zinc alginate/nanohydroxyapatite beads

From: Seaweed-based alginate/hydroxyapatite composite for the effective removal of bacteria, cyanobacteria, algae, and crystal violet from water

Models

Parameters

 

Experimental

qe (mg g−1)

0.171

PFO

K1 (min−1)

1.18

qe (mg g−1)

0.161

R2

0.780

%ARE

9.36

PSO

qe (mg g−1)

0.178

K2(g mg−1 min−1)

9.50

R2

0.878

%ARE

5.60

Elovich

β (g mg−1)

43.08

α (mgg−1 min−1)

3.16

R2

0.868

%ARE

5.15

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Journal of Biological Engineering

ISSN: 1754-1611