Polysaccharides as a Green and Sustainable Resources for Water and Wastewater Treatment

• Main Authors: Oladoja, Nurudeen A. (Author), Unuabonah, Emmanuel I. (Author), AMUDA, OMOTAYO S. (Author), Kolawole, Olatunji M. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Renewable energy resources.; Polymers.; Chemical engineering.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Water pollution.; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.; Polymer Sciences.; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.; Renewable and Green Energy.
• Physical Description: XIV, 110 p. 16 illus. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319565996
• ISSN: 2191-5407

This brief critically reviews the structure and applications of polysaccharide based materials as a green and sustainable resource in water and water treatment operations. The authors present a fascinating insight into the application of this renewable resource in water and wastewater treatment operations approached from multiple perspectives: mechanistic insight into the coagulation efficiency of polysaccharides based coagulants; progress and prospects of polysaccharide composites as adsorbent for water and wastewater treatment; structural modifications of polysaccharides for enhanced performance as adsorbents; tuning polysaccharides framework for optimal coagulation efficiency; and tapping into microbial polysaccharides for water and wastewater purifications. This brief is aimed at professionals active in the science and engineering aspects of water and wastewater treatment operations. .