Cost of adsorbent preparation and usage in wastewater treatment: A review

• The cost of adsorbent preparation and usage was reviewed (2016 – 2022). • A quantitative metric the adsorbent cost performance, Ĉ (in $/mol) was developed. • Adsorbents at 〈 1 $/mol are relatively cheap while those 〉 200 $/mol are expensive. • Cost analysis can extend the practical relevance of ro... View More