Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Leaf As Coagulant In Wastewater And Leachate Treatments

Applications of natural macromolecular coagulants are having a bright future because of their abundant source, low price, multifunction and its biodegradibility as compared to conventional chemical-based coagulants. The use of extracts from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves as coagulant has not been dis...

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Main Author: Awang, Nik Azimatolakma
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://eprints.usm.my/42158/1/NIK_AZIMATOLAKMA__AWANG.pdf
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Summary:Applications of natural macromolecular coagulants are having a bright future because of their abundant source, low price, multifunction and its biodegradibility as compared to conventional chemical-based coagulants. The use of extracts from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves as coagulant has not been discussed in literature. This research determines water (HBaqs) and thioglycollic acid treated (HBpowd) extraction of carbohydrate coagulants from the leaves of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, and examines its chemical characteristics (i.e. isoelectric point (IEP), molecular weight and Fourier Transform Infrared).