Adsorption of cadmium and ciprofloxacin from aqueous solution by pretreated Bryophyllum pinnatum : equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamic studies

Key Points

• The central aim is to investigate how effectively Bryophyllum pinnatum can adsorb cadmium and ciprofloxacin from water.
• Conducted adsorption tests using pretreated Bryophyllum pinnatum
• Analyzed equilibrium and kinetics of the adsorption process
• Examined thermodynamic parameters in relation to adsorbent efficacy.
• Demonstrated significant adsorption capacity for both cadmium and ciprofloxacin
• Kinetic studies indicated a rapid adsorption process
• Equilibrium studies provided insights into optimal conditions for contamination removal.