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

Table 3

Thomas model parameters for manganese (II) at different conditions using linear regression analysis.

Initial concentration (mg/L)	Bed height (cm)	Flow rate (mL/min)	𝑘th (mL/min-mg) × 10^−4	𝑞0 (mg/g)	𝑅^2
50	4.5	1	5.20	6085.78	0.983
70	4.5	1	2.71	6162.33	0.975
100	4.5	1	1.70	7257.32	0.931
100	3.0	1	1.50	5574.90	0.890
100	4.5	3	2.80	6856.26	0.956