ArticleHeliyon2024
Discussion on the thermodynamic calculation and adsorption spontaneity re Ofudje et al. (2023).
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Abstract
Accurate calculations and precise results are very important for the dissemination of scientific knowledge, whereas the errors of calculation will diminish the academic value of the paper. This discussion focuses on the calculation of thermodynamics and the determination of the spontaneity of adsorption processes in the paper of Ofudje et al. (2023). Ofudje et al. found that the apatite synthesized by chemical method (CHAp) has excellent adsorption properties for cadmium ions, which is an important contribution to the remediation of cadmium pollution. However, the calculation results of standard Gibbs free energy change (Δ
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