Table 7 Comparison of adsorption capacity of the composite of current study with those of the adsorbents reported in literature.
Adsorbent | Adsorbate | Adsorbate (ppm) | Adsorbent (mg) | Adsorption capacity (mg-g−1) | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chitosan-based | Basic blue 3 dye | 20 | 40 | 166.5 | |
Durian husk | Basic blue 3 | 50 | 100 | 49.5 | |
Coconut charcoal | Monocrotophos (pesticide) | 10 | 200 | 103.9 | |
Ac. carbon of hyacinth | Glyphosate (pesticide) | 100 | 3 | 240.8 | |
Chitin | Atrazine | 20 | 20 | 113.23 | |
Acrylic resin | Basic blue 3 | 100 | 50 | 46.95 | |
Peat | Basic dyes | 200 | 4 | 41.00 | |
Silica anchored GO | Imidacloprid | 30 | 4 | 342.46 | Current study |
Silica anchored GO | Carbofuran | 10 | 10 | 37.23 | Current study |
