Investigation of applicability of immobilization in calcium alginate gel
Natural polymers such as sodium alginate (Na-Alg) are used as agglomerating agents in the water clarification process due to their harmlessness. Alginic acid is an intercellular substance found in brown alga. It comprises a mannuronic acid block, a glucronic acid block, and the block in which...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English English |
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2014
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| Summary: | Natural polymers such as sodium alginate (Na-Alg)
are used as agglomerating agents in the water
clarification process due to their harmlessness.
Alginic acid is an intercellular substance found in
brown alga. It comprises a mannuronic acid block, a
glucronic acid block, and the block in which
mannuronic acid and glucronic acid are alternately
connected. Alginic acid molecules are cross-linked
by a divalent metal ion such as Ca2+, and forms gel.
For the quick dewatering of muddy water, a new
method utilizing particle immobilization in calcium
alginate gel has been developed and is in practical
use. In this study, the applicability of this treatment
method is investigated with respect to the following
binary systems: suspension, o/w emulsion and
polymer solution. |
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