ISSN:
1432-5225
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Summary A rate equation of non-steady state adsorption for wood is theoretically discussed, and an adsorption equation is solved. This will clarify the mechanism of the mechano-sorptive process. Non-steady state water adsorption of wood cannot be represented by an equation which is derived from Fick's law, because the equation by Fick's law is similar to that of Langmuir's adsorption theory. Therefore, the adsorption process in non-steady state was discussed, based on the assumption that water molecules create a new secondary internal surface as the water adsorption proceeds. That is, the process of water adsorption was regarded as an auto-catalyzed reaction. Additionally, the effect of the ultra-structure of wood was also considered. Consequently, a rate equation of adsorption and an adsorption equation could be theoretically obtained which satisfactorily represented the process of water adsorption.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00195283
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