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