Effect of clinoptilolite addition and solids retention time on the extracellular polymeric substances composition and soluble chemical oxygen demands in activated sludge

Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering

Volumn 23, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 767-772

  Kim, Chang Gyun ^a   Lee, Changbok ^a   Yoon, Tai Il ^a  

^a Inha University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Activated sludge; Clinoptilolite; EPS; Nutrient removal

Indexed keywords

EID: 33845778864     PISSN: 02561115     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF02705925     Document Type: Article

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