Effectiveness of a natural coagulant based on common mallow (Malva sylvestris) in urban wastewater treatment

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a natural coagulant based on common mallow (Malva sylvestris) to remove turbidity in urban wastewater. A 22 factorial design was selected to determine the optimal dose and the working pH of the natural coagulant. Its potential was studied in 50.0-450 mg/L an...

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Publié dans:Environmental technology. - 1993. - 46(2025), 2 vom: 01. Jan., Seite 151-164
Auteur principal: Aguilera Flores, Miguel Mauricio (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Robles Miranda, Oswaldo Emmanuel, Ávila Vázquez, Verónica, Medellín Castillo, Nahum Andrés, Sánchez Mata, Omar, Medina Leaños, Raudel, González Fernández, Lázaro Adrián
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 2025
Accès à la collection:Environmental technology
Sujets:Journal Article Coagulant aid coagulation treatment experimental design optimal conditions turbidity removal efficiency Wastewater Alum Compounds aluminum sulfate 34S289N54E Water Pollutants, Chemical
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