Table 5 Comparison of methylene blue biosorption performance between present study and selected reported biosorbents.
Biosorbent Material | qmax (mg g− 1) | Equilibrium Time (min) | Optimal pH | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chitosan–pectinase blend | 16.81 | 30 | 7 | |
Magnetic chitosan/organic rectorite | 24.69 | 60 | 6 | |
Activated lignin-chitosan pellets | 36.25 | - | 7 | |
Graphene oxide/chitosan/Fe3 O4 | 30.10 | - | 10.5 | |
Chitosan/Activated Carbon | 22.52 | 60 | 6.5 | |
Chitosan/EPS composite (present study) | 14.26 | 30 min | 6 | This work |
Chitosan (present study) | 13.70 | 30 min | 7 | This work |
