Table 2 CrVI removal efficiencies and sorption capacities of IMB
From: Melanin-embedded materials effectively remove hexavalent chromium (CrVI) from aqueous solution
Initial conc. (mg/L) | Output conc. (mg/L) | Removal efficiency (%) | Sorption capacity (q) (mg/g) |
|---|---|---|---|
5 | 0.13 | 97.8 | 0.50 |
10 | 0.26 | 97.5 | 0.99 |
20 | 1.27 | 93.5 | 1.83 |
50 | 3.5 | 92.7 | 4.44 |
100 | 12.5 | 86.9 | 8.31 |
150 | 20.2 | 85.9 | 12.2 |
200 | 24.7 | 82.8 | 19.6 |