Cationic proteins for enhancing biosludge dewaterability: A comparative assessment of surface and conditioning characteristics of synthetic polymers, surfactants and proteins

• Published in: Separation and Purification Technology
• Main Authors: Bonilla, Sofia, Allen, D. Grant
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2018
• Subjects: Sludge; Proteins; Surfactants; Dewaterability; Cationic; Canada; Wilcox; Eldorado; Peace River
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/99553; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2017.08.048

Synthetic organic polymers are commonly used to facilitate challenging solid-liquid separations such as biosludge dewatering. However, there is interest in reducing the use of polymers due to their toxicity and synthetic sourcing. Surfactants and proteins have shown potential to enhance sludge dewat...