Sorption
In today's article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Sorption. From its origins to its relevance today, we will explore every aspect that makes it so interesting and relevant in today's society. We will delve into its impact in different areas, as well as its influence on decision-making and the formation of opinions. This is a topic that undoubtedly arouses the curiosity and interest of a large number of people, so it is essential to delve into it to understand its true scope. Join us on this exciting exploration!
Sorption is a physical and chemical process by which one substance becomes attached to another. Specific cases of sorption are treated in the following articles:
- Absorption
- "the incorporation of a substance in one state into another of a different state"[1] (e.g., liquids being absorbed by a solid or gases being absorbed by a liquid);
- Adsorption
- The physical adherence or bonding of ions and molecules onto the surface of another phase (e.g., reagents adsorbed to a solid catalyst surface);
- Ion exchange
- An exchange of ions between two electrolytes or between an electrolyte solution and a complex.
The reverse of sorption is desorption.
Sorption rate
The adsorption and absorption rate of a diluted solute in gas or liquid solution to a surface or interface can be calculated using Fick's laws of diffusion.
See also
References
- ^ Crini, Grégorio; Badot, Pierre-Marie, eds. (2010). Sorption processes and pollution : conventional and non-conventional sorbents for pollutant removal from wastewaters. Besançon: Presses universitaires de Franche-Comté. p. 43. ISBN 978-2848673042.
