The significance of surface electric charge on algae in water purification
- 1 February 1959
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Biochemical and Microbiological Technology and Engineering
- Vol. 1 (1), 37-47
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmte.390010105
Abstract
The results of a study on the surface electric charge carried by fresh-water planktonic algae are used to provide a theory for the flocculation of algae with chemical coagulants. Where it is desirable to remove algae from water, for example from lakes or reservoirs for water supply, or from sewage oxidation ponds, the theory indicates certain practices are desirable to obtain the best removal. It is planned to extend the theory and experimental work to cover the removal of untreated algae from water by filtration through porous granular media, believed to be an adsorptive effect. Separation of different species of algae employing their electrokinetic properties is also described.Keywords
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