Research Article

Breakthrough Curve Analysis for Column Dynamics Sorption of Mn(II) Ions from Wastewater by Using Mangostana garcinia Peel-Based Granular-Activated Carbon

Table 1

Surface characterization of the prepared adsorbent.

Physiochemical characteristics Activated carbon

BET surface area312.03 m2/g
Total pore volume (DR method)0.128 cm3/g
Micropore surface area (DR method)261.3 m2/g
Average pore diameter28.9 Å
Cumulative adsorption surface area (BJH method)178.3 m2/g
Iodine number298.78 mg/g