Research Article

Immobilization of Lead and Nickel Ions from Polluted Yam Peels Biomass Using Cement-Based Solidification/Stabilization Technique

Table 1

Mathematical expressions of kinetic models.

Kinetic modelEquationParameters

Pseudo-first orderqe, adsorption capacity at equilibrium (mg/g)
k1, pseudo-1st order constant (min−1)
Pseudo-second orderk2 pseudo-2nd order constant (g/mg·min)
qe, adsorption capacity at equilibrium (mg/g)
Elovichα, Elovich constant (mg/g min)
β, Elovich exponent (g/mg)
Intraparticle diffusionk, diffusion constant