Coagulation/flocculation in dewatering of sludge: a review
H Wei, B Gao, J Ren, A Li, H Yang - Water research, 2018 - Elsevier
Sludge disposal is an integral part of wastewater treatment systems, and its cost usually
accounts for more than half of the total operation cost. Sludge disposal technology is facing …
accounts for more than half of the total operation cost. Sludge disposal technology is facing …
Natural flocculants for the treatment of wastewaters containing dyes or heavy metals: A state-of-the-art review
Flocculation is a water and wastewater treatment technology whereby the large aggregation
of flocs in water can be formed and be later separated through sedimentation. This review …
of flocs in water can be formed and be later separated through sedimentation. This review …
[HTML][HTML] A review of the recent developments in biocomposites based on natural fibres and their application perspectives
The growing ecological and environmental consciousness has driven efforts for
development of new innovative materials for various end-use applications. Polymers …
development of new innovative materials for various end-use applications. Polymers …
Novel biodegradable hydrogel based on natural polymers: Synthesis, characterization, swelling/reswelling and biodegradability
W Tanan, J Panichpakdee, S Saengsuwan - European Polymer Journal, 2019 - Elsevier
In order to reduce the production costs of hydrogel and decrease the negative impact on the
environment, a new low-cost and eco-friendly semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi …
environment, a new low-cost and eco-friendly semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi …
Natural fiber reinforced composites
MA Fuqua, S Huo, CA Ulven - Polymer reviews, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
In this review, insight into the use of bio-based fibers as composite reinforcement has been
addressed. Specifics on the varieties of natural fibers, and the resultant properties from their …
addressed. Specifics on the varieties of natural fibers, and the resultant properties from their …
A review on blending of corn starch with natural and synthetic polymers, and inorganic nanoparticles with mathematical modeling
Maize or corn is considered as very distinctive plant. Corn having better capability of utilizing
sun light, is a noble way of getting a natural polymer known as starch. Amylopectin and …
sun light, is a noble way of getting a natural polymer known as starch. Amylopectin and …
[PDF][PDF] A review: investigation of bioplastics
EB Arikan, HD Ozsoy - J. Civ. Eng. Arch, 2015 - researchgate.net
Because of increasing environmental concerns/legislative pressure for plastics waste and
rapid increases in the cost of petroleum, the development of “environmental friendly” …
rapid increases in the cost of petroleum, the development of “environmental friendly” …
A review on present status and future challenges of starch based polymer films and their composites in food packaging applications
T Niranjana Prabhu, K Prashantha - Polymer Composites, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, interest in agro polymers has created great interest among researchers and
industry alike, as these materials are found to be biodegradable and eco‐friendly. Since the …
industry alike, as these materials are found to be biodegradable and eco‐friendly. Since the …
Synthesis, characterization and application of a novel starch-based flocculant with high flocculation and dewatering properties
Flocculation process is one of the most widely used techniques for water and wastewater
treatment, and also for sludge dewatering. Synthesis of natural biopolymers or modification …
treatment, and also for sludge dewatering. Synthesis of natural biopolymers or modification …
Characteristics of starch-based biodegradable composites reinforced with date palm and flax fibers
The aim of this work is to study the behavior of completely biodegradable starch-based
composites containing date palm fibers in the range from 20 to 80 wt%. Hybrid composites …
composites containing date palm fibers in the range from 20 to 80 wt%. Hybrid composites …