Table 4 Calculated linear isotherm parameters for MB adsorption onto CCK–CNF–Fe Beads(T = 298 K, pH = 7).

From: Magnetic chitosan kaolinite cellulose nanofibril cryogel beads for efficient removal of methylene blue from water

Model

Parameter

Symbol

Value

Unit

R²

Langmuir

Maximum adsorption capacity

qmax

178.57

mg.g⁻¹

0.998

Langmuir constant

KL

0.158

L/mg

 

Separation factor

RL

0.03–0.56

(dimensionless)

 

Freundlich

Freundlich constant

KF

54.42

(mg.g⁻¹)(L/mg) 1/n

0.971

Heterogeneity factor

n

3.41

(dimensionless)

 

1/n (adsorption intensity)

1/n

0.293

(dimensionless)