Destabilization and separation of high stable colloids
AssigneeQatar University
InventorsDana Izzat Al-Risheq, Mustafa Nasser, Hazim Qiblawey, Abdelbaki Benamor, Ibnelwaleed Ali Hussein
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Abstract
Provided herein are compositions and methods useful for the treatment of wastewater comprising colloidal impurities. In certain aspects and embodiments, the compositions and methods include a natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) coagulant including a hydrogen bond acceptor and a hydrogen bond donor, wherein the NADES is a liquid at room temperature.
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A method for removal of suspended colloidal particles from wastewater effluents comprising treating the wastewater with a green natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) coagulant comprising a hydrogen bond acceptor and a hydrogen bond donor;
- stirring the treated wastewater;
- settling the treated wastewater;
- and extracting the supernatant.
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