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Screening, Isolation and the Utilization of Plant-Based Natural Coagulants for Water Purification and Microalgae Harvesting

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posted on 2017-05-08, 00:30 authored by SOOK YAN CHOY
Colloidal particles like clay and microalgae are small in size and negatively charged which hindered gravitational settling. Hence, complete separation from supernatants can be challenging. Of the available technologies, coagulation-flocculation provides a rather straightforward method. Although the performance of chemical chemicals is warranted, the associated environmental and health concerns are worrisome. Plant-based natural coagulants are more sustainable alternatives as modified starches and various parts of fruits have been found to yield positive coagulating properties. This research work is dedicated to evaluate the prospect of utilizing fruit wastes and conventional starches as potential sources of natural coagulants/flocculants.

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Campus location

Malaysia

Principal supervisor

Ramanan Ramakrishnan

Additional supervisor 1

Krisna Murthy Nagendra Prasad

Additional supervisor 2

Mavinakere Eshwaraiah Raghunandan

Year of Award

2017

Department, School or Centre

School of Engineering (Monash University Malaysia)

Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Type

Doctorate

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

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