Abstract:Polymeric flocculants are used to accelerate the separation of solid and liquid phases in the treatment of drinking water and wastewater. Recently, much attention has been paid to flocculants, both synthetic and biobased, due to their advantages for wastewater treatment processes. Flocculants have many advantages such as biodegradability, non-toxicity, the ability to undergo various chemical modifications, and wide availability from renewable sources. This article provides a review of synthetic and biobased fl… Show more
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