Publications by authors named "Nur Syahirah Mohamed Hatta"
Article Synopsis
- Citrobacter spp. can produce a unique cationic chitosan-like bioflocculant (BF01314) that significantly enhances the flocculation and dewatering performance of activated sludge, reaching effective results at low dosages.
- Under optimal conditions (pH 2-8, temperature 25-80°C), BF01314 shows notable improvements in sludge characteristics, including a dramatic decrease in capillary suction time and better sludge compactness compared to untreated samples.
- The bioflocculant displays strong flocculation activity (>99%) and follows a pseudo first-order kinetic model during sludge conditioning, with mechanisms like electrostatic charge patching and polymer bridging playing key roles.
