Elovich isotherm model
type: Item
instance of: mathematical model
instance of: deterministic model
instance of: dimensional model
instance of: static model
instance of: nonlinear model
community: MathModDB
MaRDI profile type: MaRDI model profile
description: The Elovich isotherm model is an empirical adsorption model derived from the Elovich kinetic equation, assuming that the adsorption activation energy increases exponentially with surface coverage. It describes adsorption on highly heterogeneous surfaces where the distribution of site energies varies widely. Unlike classical monolayer isotherms, the Elovich model may represent multilayer or strongly heterogeneous adsorption rather than uniform monolayer behavior. The model relates equilibrium adsorption to solute concentration through an exponential function involving the adsorbed amount. It is used in environmental and wastewater-treatment studies to characterize chemisorption-like or heterogeneity-dominated adsorption systems.
contains: Elovich isotherm equation
used by: linear parameter estimation (Elovich isotherm)
used by: nonlinear parameter estimation (Elovich isotherm)
described by source: Q6775819
description: empirical adsorption isotherm based on exponential energy variation