Optimization of coagulant dose for biopolymer removal: Impact on ultrafiltration fouling and retention of organic micropollutants

Journal of Water Process Engineering

Volumn 1, Issue , 2014, Pages 74-83

  Wray, Heather E ^a   Andrews, Robert C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Biopolymers; Coagulation; Fouling; Organic micropollutants; Ultrafiltration

Indexed keywords

EID: 84904270245     PISSN: 22147144     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2014.03.007     Document Type: Article

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