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Table 4 Thermodynamic result for the adsorption of Pb2+, Cd2+ and Zn2+ by A. tumefaciens S12

From: Biosorption of Pb2+, Cd2+ and Zn2+ from aqueous solutions by Agrobacterium tumefaciens S12 isolated from acid mine drainage

Adsorbate

T (°C)

∆G (kJ·mol−1)

∆H (kJ mol−1)

∆S (J·(mol K) −1

r2

Pb2+

20

-2.21

22

84

0.8027

25

-2.81

30

-3.50

35

-3.37

Cd2+

20

-0.72

24

84

0.9249

25

-1.31

30

-1.83

35

-1.93

Zn2+

20

-0.18

13

44

0.9288

25

-0.51

30

-0.75

35

-0.83