sorbentmedia
Sorbent media are materials engineered to remove contaminants from liquids or gases through sorption, including adsorption on surfaces and absorption into the material. They are used in environmental cleanup, water and air treatment, industrial processing, and spill response. The term encompasses a range of solid and sometimes liquid media designed to interact with contaminants.
Sorption involves physical or chemical interactions that immobilize contaminants. Adsorption concentrates contaminants on a surface; absorption
Common sorbent media include activated carbon (high surface area for organic compounds), zeolites and silica gels
Applications span groundwater remediation, where sorbent media can be used in permeable barriers or injection schemes
Key performance factors include sorption capacity, selectivity for target contaminants, uptake rate, and stability under pH
In summary, sorbent media cover a range of materials and configurations, from simple absorbent pads to engineered