Thermodynamics of Biosorption for Removal of Co(II) Ions by an Efficient and Ecofriendly Biosorbent (Saccharum bengalense): Kinetics and Isotherm Modeling

Table 5

Comparison of adsorption potential of various adsorbents for cobalt removal from aqueous solution.

Adsorbent	𝑞𝑚𝑎𝑥  (mg/g)	Reference
(1) Kaolinite	0.919	[32]
(2) Granular activated carbon	1.193	[33]
(3) Alginate-chitosan hybrid gel beads	3.12	[34]
(4) Palygorskite	8.88	[35]
(5) Arca green hull biomass	11.53	[36]
(6) Coir pith	12.82	[37]
(7) Neutral zeolite	14.38	[38]
(8)  Saccharum bengalense	14.51	[Present Study]
(9)  Sargassum wightii	20.63	[39]
(10) AMT metal removing agent	35	[40]