Table 3 Thermodynamic parameters of AR8 dye adsorption on CNCsH.

From: Biodegradable cellulose nanocrystals hydrogels for removal of acid red 8 dye from aqueous solutions

∆H° (Enthalpy) (kJ/mol)

− 10.632

∆S° (Entropy) (J/mol K)

− 28.45

∆G° (Gibbs free energy) (kJ/mol)

T °C

 

30 °C

− 19.3

40 °C

− 19.5

50 °C

− 19.8