Adaptive neuro‐fuzzy inference system modeling of 2,4‐dichlorophenol adsorption on wood‐based activated carbon

Phenolic compounds cause significant problems both in drinking water and wastewater due to their toxicity, high oxygen requirements, and low biodegradability. They are listed as primary pollutants by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the European Union. In this study, the adsorption efficiency of 2,4‐dichlorophenol (2,4‐DCP) on activated carbon, which is commonly used in treatment plants, was investigated under different...