Linear and Nonlinear Regression Methods for Equilibrium Modelling of <i>p</i>-Nitrophenol Biosorption by <i>Rhizopus oryzae</i>: Comparison of Error Analysis Criteria

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Figure 1: Linear and Nonlinear Regression Methods for Equilibrium Modelling of <i>p</i>-Nitrophenol Biosorption by <i>Rhizopus oryzae</i>: Comparison of Error Analysis Criteria 

Figure 1 | Linear and Nonlinear Regression Methods for Equilibrium Modelling of p-Nitrophenol Biosorption by Rhizopus oryzae: Comparison of Error Analysis Criteria 