Research Article

Eco-Efficient Biosorbent Based on Leucaena leucocephala Residues for the Simultaneous Removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) Ions from Water System: Sorption and Mechanism

Table 2

Langmuir isotherm constants for single and simultaneous Pb(II) and Cd(II) removal by LLEPs.

Metallic ionsLangmuir isotherm
(mg/g) (dm3/mg)

Single removal
Pb(II)25.5106.1120.980
Cd(II)14.79255.7930.998

Simultaneous removal
Pb(II)21.5522.2690.996
Cd/II16.80712.5490.968