Journal article
Control and separation of algae particles from WSP effluent by using floating aquatic plant root mats
Water science and technology, v 43(11), pp 315-322
01 Jun 2001
PMID: 11443978
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Abstract
In this paper, the potential uses of water hyacinth and its root mats for separating algae particles in the effluent from waste stabilization ponds (WSPs) were discussed. Pilot-scale integrated processes consisting of WSPs and multiple WHPs (water hyacinth ponds) were operated in order to extract effects of the root mats on the reduction of algae concentrations. Root mats in the bottom of WHPs separated significant amount of the algae cells through attachment as the effluent from WSPs passed through them. Attachment of the algae particles to the surface of live roots was found to be similar to adsorption phenomena but it lasted even at saturation, probably due to the continuous reproduction of active attachment sites by detachment and growth of the roots. Additionally, this paper discusses attachment mechanisms and other issues concerning design and polishing of the WSPs effluent by WHPs.
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- Title
- Control and separation of algae particles from WSP effluent by using floating aquatic plant root mats
- Creators
- Y Kim - Hanseo UniversityKim W-JChung P-GW Pipes - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Water science and technology, v 43(11), pp 315-322
- Publisher
- IWA Publishing
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Global Studies and Modern Languages
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000170142600039
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0034749776
- Other Identifier
- 991019167684904721
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- Domestic collaboration
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- Web of Science research areas
- Engineering, Environmental
- Environmental Sciences
- Water Resources