Table 1 The optimal removal efficiencies predicted by the RSM and ML models along with their corresponding experimental conditions.

From: Mechanisms and optimization for simultaneous removal of Cd(II) and Sb(V) from aqueous solutions using birnessite and fulvic acid composite

Model

pH

Initial concentration (mg L−1)

Adsorption time (h)

Adsorbent dosage (g)

Ionic strength (mol L−1)

Cd(II) removal efficiency (%)

Sb(V) removal efficiency (%)

RSM

6.84

15.2

1.51

0.036

0.03

95.54

55.27

GABP

5.16

15.2

2.53

0.036

0.03

96.89

62.4

RF

6

25.5

4

0.026

0.01

96.9

70.2