Elementary concepts of adsorption: Physisorption and Chemisorption
Adsorption is a process by which molecules or atoms from a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid adhere to the surface of a solid material. The two main types of adsorption are physisorption and chemisorption. Physisorption, also known as physical adsorption or van der Waals adsorption, is a type of adsorption that occurs due to weak…