Sorption Theory

Sorption theory refers to the process by which one substance becomes attached to another, and it encompasses two main mechanisms: adsorption and absorption. Adsorption is when particles stick to the surface of another material, like dust on a furniture surface. Absorption, on the other hand, involves one substance being taken up into the volume of another, like a sponge soaking up water. Sorption is essential in various fields, including environmental science, engineering, and medicine, as it influences how pollutants behave in soil and water, how medicines work in the body, and how materials interact with each other.