Environmental Science
8 years ago

New Coagulation and Flocculation Techniques Revolutionize Water Treatment Processes

Opflow
Principles of Coagulation and Flocculation
Lyle D. Herman

Paper Summary

The article discusses how coagulation and flocculation help remove tiny particles from water. Coagulation breaks up particles, while flocculation brings them together to form larger clumps. Zeta potential plays a role in this process. Mixing quickly and then slowly helps particles stick together.

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