Chitosan as a Coagulant and Precipitant of Algae Present in Backwater

Abstract

The purpose of this technical note (TN) is to highlight the current state of knowledge of algal flocculation by chitosan and identify data gaps existing between specific algal characteristics and chitosan binding efficiency. Published relationships and correlations between the quality of backwaters and the prevalence of algae, a baseline for flocculation efficiency of microalgae, and ideal treatment instances for algal removal by way of chitosan flocculation and precipitation will be identified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 29, 2022
Accession Number
AD1175530

Entities

People

  • Catherine C. Thomas
  • Jonathan Broussard
  • Victor Frank Medina

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Bacteria
  • Cyanobacteria
  • Elements
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Group 15 Elements
  • Humanities
  • Indicators
  • Literature
  • Nitrogen
  • Nonmetals
  • Phosphorus
  • Phytoplankton
  • Water Quality

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