Review and comparisons of D/R models of equilibrium adsorption of binary mixtures of organic vapors on activated carbons

Published models and options for predicting equilibrium adsorption capacities of multicomponent mixtures using single component Dubinin/Radushkevich isotherm equations and parameters were reviewed. They were then tested for abilities to predict total and component capacities reported for 93 binary adsorbed mixtures. The best model for calculating molar distributions was the Ideal Adsorbed Solution Theory (IAST). which balances spreading pressures. Combined with the IAST, total and component capacities were best calculated using either the Lewis or original Bering equation with the Ideal Adsorbed Solution (Raoult's Law) assumption. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.