Based on my reading, initial adsorption rate, ho from PSO kinetic model is always been compared in research to determine which metals will be adsorbed faster or better. How does values of ho related to ionic sizes?
I think there is no relationship between the initial adsorption rate and ionic radius of adsorbates. But if you use a micro porous material, the porous dimension can play a role with the nature of diffused adsorbates. The ionic radius of these ions can influence the kinetic properties.