Table 5 Comparison of adsorption capacity (mg/g) of various adsorbents for desulfurization.
Adsorbent | Adsorption Capacity (mg/g) | Initial Sulfur Conc. (mg/L) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
Granulated activatd carbon | 3.52 | 324 | |
Copper impregnated activated carbon | 3.34 | 333 | |
Iron impregnated activated carbon | 3.59 | 320 | |
Nickel impregnated activated carbon | 3.52 | 324 | |
Aluminium Oxide | 2.79 | 360.5 | |
Bentonite | 2.29 | 271.2 | |
Activated clay | 4.01 | 99.5 | |
Kaolinite | 1.73 | 327 | |
Carbon nanotubes | 21.50 | 250 | |
ACTD | 8.60 | 150 | |
Carbon silica nanocomposite via Cu-modified | 13.95 | 960 | |
Carbon aerogels | 15.10 | 250 | |
Magnetic mesoporous carbon | 62 | 1000 | |
B-BTC | 70.8 | 1000 | Present study |
B-BTB | 66.00 | 1000 | Present study |
B-DSS | 61.20 | 1000 | Present study |
B-BEHA | 55.2 | 1000 | Present study |