Sustainable flocculation
In sustainable flocculation, we use bio-organic flocculants that are organic and don’t have any conventional metals salts or substances of synthetic origin.But we need to understand the meaning of flocculation first and its mechanism.
In most water and wastewater treatment systems, there is a Physical-Chemical process called flocculation which is a two-step process in which Particles are separated from water by adding Chemical Coagulants (first step & Coagulation process) and then by slow and rapidly mixing fine particles begin to agglomerate together into larger size particles known as flocs which are easier to be seen and removed (second step& flocculation process) that can be enhanced by adding polymers.
Organic flocculant
Organic flocculants include both natural (bio-organic or sustainable) and manufactured (synthetic)flocculants and they are water-soluble polymers with molecular weights ranging from around 103 to greater than 5 *106.
The structural differences between biopolymers and synthetic polymers are the most noticeable.
Biopolymers usually have a certain structure, but this is not a distinguishing feature.
Many biopolymers naturally bend into compact geometries that govern their biological activity and are dependent on their core structures in a complex way.
The study of the structural qualities of biopolymers is known as structural biology.
Most synthetic polymers, on the other hand, are often generated from petroleum-related materials with simple but random structures that are created in laboratories.
These synthetic polymers are often generated from polyacrylamide (PAM)- or PolyDADMAC-based formulations.
In this article, we are going to talk about Sustainable Biopolymer Flocculants
Sustainable biopolymer flocculants are natural polymers produced by the cells of living organisms and consist of polysaccharides, proteins and lipids so that they are biodegradable and nontoxic substances.
Biopolymers are divided into three categories (Polynucleotides, polypeptides and polysaccharides.).
These classifications are based on the structure of the biopolymer as well as the monomers (the repeating components that make up all polymers).
GWT Series Zeo Turn
GWT Series Zeo Turb is a good sustainable liquid bio-organic polymer flocculant, Zeo Turb is a cost-efficient and Eco-friendly treatment solution for flocculation in primary and secondary clarification treatment processes.
Why does Zeo Turb make for a good sustainable bio-organic polymer flocculant?
Zeo Turb is used in both municipal and commercial industrial water treatment for sediment, algae, bacteria, nitrates, hydrocarbon, TOCs and certain heavy metals.
its physical and chemical properties have been shown to reduce turbidity, silt and trace heavy metal levels.
Furthermore, unlike many other synthetic flocculants, Zeo Turb is made from natural components as well as a biopolymer.
Its components have good adsorption and cation exchange properties. Polymers are well-known in the water treatment industry for their ability to bond.
This NSF-certified sustainable liquid flocculant binds to trace heavy metals, organic compounds, TOC, color and suspended particles, lowering COD and BOD in wastewater sources.
Sustainable water treatment technologies are becoming more popular than ever due to rising environmental concerns, a greater focus on public health and sustainability programs.
Zeo Turb Liquid Flocculant Benefits
Compared to other flocculants, it has greater clarity efficiency with lower post-treatment TDS levels.
Lower Application Dosages Rates vs. Synthetic and Metal Treatment Coagulants/Flocculants, with treatment rates up to 50-60x lower.
Increased Filterability of the Flocculated Particles
Reduces Solids Generation Volume post-treatment
Environmentally Friendly & Non-Toxic, with sludge solids being able to be land applied or safely disposed of in a standard landfill without restrictions.
References
[1] Water & Wastes Digest. 2022. Bio-Organic Flocculant. [online] Available at: <https://www.wwdmag.com/flocculation/bio-organic-flocculant. com. 2022.
[2] What Is Sustainable Flocculation and What Are Sustainable Flocculants? [online] Available at: <https://www.wateronline.com/doc/what-is-sustainable-flocculation-and-what-are-sustainable-flocculants-0001>
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