This brief critically reviews the structure and applications of polysaccharide based materials as a green and sustainable resource in water and water treatment operations. The authors present a fascinating insight into the application of this renewable resource in water and wastewater treatment operations approached from multiple perspectives: mechanistic insight into the coagulation efficiency of polysaccharides based coagulants; progress and prospects of polysaccharide composites as adsorbent for water and wastewater treatment; structural modifications of polysaccharides for enhanced performance as adsorbents; tuning polysaccharides framework for optimal coagulation efficiency; and tapping into microbial polysaccharides for water and wastewater purifications.This brief is aimed at professionals active in the science and engineering aspects of water and wastewater treatment operations.
| ISBN: | 9783319565989 |
| Publication date: | 22nd May 2017 |
| Author: | Nurudeen A. Oladoja, Emmanuel I. Unuabonah, OMOTAYO S. AMUDA, Olatunji M. Kolawole |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing AG |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 110 pages |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science |
| Genres: |
Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering Engineering applications of polymers and composites Pollution and threats to the environment Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology |