Aqueous Phase Adsorption

Aqueous phase adsorption is the process where substances, like pollutants or chemicals, in water adhere to the surface of a solid material. Imagine tiny particles in water sticking to a filter or a charcoal surface—they are being "adsorbed." This process is used to clean or remove unwanted substances from water because the solid material captures and holds them on its surface, effectively reducing their concentration in the water. It relies on physical or chemical interactions between the substances in water and the surface of the adsorbent material, making it an essential technique in water treatment and environmental cleanup.