Advancement in modeling and mathematical optimization of an adsorption-based treatment process

Abstract

In the present work, some modeling and optimization data designed for one-single adsorption treatment step of a textile wastewater onto ‘low cost’ adsorbents (pine sawdust, coal ash, peat) are described using an empirical active central compositional rotatable design of 23 or 24 order and also some mechanistic models (i.e. corresponding adsorption isotherm models, kinetic adsorption models in static or dynamic regime, thermodynamic design). In all experimental findings, the batch‘ adsorptive treatment onto natural or industrial ‚low cost‘ wasted materials applied for the textile wastewater represents a viable alternative for removal of polluting species.