The Redlich-Peterson isotherm for aqueous phase adsorption: Pitfalls in data analysis and interpretation

• Main Authors: Chu, Khim Hoong, Hashim, Mohd Ali, Santos, Yannice Tatiane da Costa, Debord, Jean, Harel, Michel, Bollinger, Jean-Claude
• Format: Article
• Published: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD 2024
• Subjects: TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering; TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/44262/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2023.119573

The Redlich-Peterson isotherm, a variant of the Sips isotherm, is widely used to describe the adsorption char-acteristics of water contaminants. Despite its popularity, this isotherm is susceptible to misuse and misinter-pretation. In this article, we aim to bring to light the various deficiencies a...