Jovanovic isotherm model

empirical monolayer adsorption model without lateral interactions

deterministic model, dimensional model, mathematical model, nonlinear model, static model

Description

The Jovanovic isotherm model is an empirical adsorption model derived as a modification of the Langmuir concept of monolayer adsorption. It assumes mobile adsorbate molecules on a uniform surface without lateral interactions, but introduces an exponential term that alters how the surface approaches saturation. The model reduces to Henry’s law at low solute concentration and predicts finite saturation at high concentration. Compared with Langmuir, the Jovanovic model approaches saturation more slowly, making it useful for systems where uptake curves exhibit gradual leveling. It is occasionally applied in chemical wastewater treatment but is less widely used than other monolayer models.

Contained entities

Jovanovic equation	$q_{e} = q_{m} (1 - \exp (- K_{J} C_{e}))$
	$q_{e}$ represents adsorbed solute (equilibrium)
	$q_{m}$ represents maximum monolayer adsorption capacity
	$K_{J}$ represents Jovanovic constant
	$C_{e}$ represents solute concentration (equilibrium)

Computational tasks

nonlinear parameter estimation (Jovanovic model)

References

Monolayer and multilayer adsorption isotherm models for sorption from aqueous media	(review)
Physical adsorption of gases	(invention)

Specializations

Henry's isotherm model

Further links

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chemical wastewater treatment	modelled by
Jovanovic multilayer isotherm model	specialized by

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