The non-linear BET isotherm extends the Langmuir model to multilayer adsorption and is used to evaluate
surface area and porosity of adsorbents. It fits the model directly using non-linear least squares estimation.
The BET equation is expressed as:
$$Q = \frac{Q_m \cdot C_b \cdot C_e}{(C_s - C_e) \left(1 + (C_b - 1) \cdot \frac{C_e}{C_s} \right)}$$
where \(Q\) is the amount adsorbed, \(C_e\) is the equilibrium concentration,
\(C_s\) is the saturation concentration, \(Q_m\) is the monolayer adsorption capacity,
and \(C_b\) is the BET constant.
The model uses non-linear regression to estimate parameters.