We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Investigation of the performance of Mushroom as a natural coagulant for reducing turbidity of local clay suspensions
Summary
This study evaluated using mushroom extract as a natural, chemical-free coagulant to reduce turbidity in water treatment, testing different dosages. Natural coagulants offer an alternative to aluminum-based chemicals and could be part of sustainable approaches to water purification.
Great interest has been given in the last few years for issues related to environmental protection and safety. This included the use of safe methods for wastewater treatment. One of these methods is the use of natural materials instead of chemicals. Mushroom is used in the present study as a natural flocculent with different dosages for treating synthetically prepared suspension of different concentrations of local clay which is collected from Egypt’s River sides. The parameters studied are: pH, mushroom dose, clay dose, settling time and turbidity are determined. Results showed that a maximum turbidity removal of 96.5% is obtained at pH of 6.7 and optimum dose of 0.4 g/L of mushroom and 4000 TSS. By using 0.4 g/l of mushroom, about 17.3 NTU of turbidity remained from an initial turbidity of 100 NTU, while 4.28% of turbidity remains for 400 NTU of initial turbidity. This occurs after 120 minutes. A high turbidity removal of 96.5% with 22 NTU residual turbidity for 320 NTU of initial turbidity, while the lowest is 82.2% for an initial turbidity of 101 NTU.
Sign in to start a discussion.
More Papers Like This
Coagulation performance evaluation of alginate as a natural coagulant for the treatment of turbid water
This study tested alginate derived from seaweed as a natural coagulant for removing turbidity from drinking water, finding that calcium alginate effectively clumped suspended particles. Natural coagulants offer an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional synthetic coagulants in water treatment, potentially relevant for systems designed to also capture microplastic particles.
Effectiveness of Green Mussel Shells as a Natural Coagulant for Domestic Wastewater Treatment
Researchers found that chitosan extracted from green mussel shells acted as an effective natural coagulant for domestic wastewater, achieving up to 100% reduction in total suspended solids and 73% reduction in turbidity at an optimal dose of 0.4 g/L, offering a biodegradable alternative to chemical coagulants.
Application of Natural Coagulants in Water Treatment: A Sustainable Alternative to Chemicals
This systematic review of 237 articles found that natural coagulants derived from plants, animals, and microorganisms can effectively remove turbidity, heavy metals, and pathogens from surface water. Plant-based coagulants like Moringa oleifera showed the most promise as sustainable, low-cost alternatives to chemical water treatment.
Optimization of Coagulation to Remove Turbidity from Surface Water Using Novel Nature-Based Plant Coagulant and Response Surface Methodology
Researchers evaluated sorghum as a novel plant-based coagulant for removing turbidity from surface water, testing it alongside aloe vera as a coagulant aid. The study used response surface methodology to optimize treatment conditions and found that the natural coagulant achieved significant turbidity removal. Evidence indicates that plant-based coagulants like sorghum offer an eco-friendly, non-toxic alternative to chemical water treatment agents that produce less sludge.
Optimum Conditions for Enhancing Chitosan-Assisted Coagulation in Drinking Water Treatment
Researchers determined optimal conditions for using chitosan, a natural polysaccharide, as a coagulant aid in drinking water treatment. The study found that adding chitosan during the rapid stirring phase after the primary coagulant yielded the most efficient results, suggesting a safe and effective approach for improving water purification using natural materials.