Microplastics (MPs) are recognized as a significant challenge to water treatment processes due to their ability to adsorb or accumulate alginate foulants, impacting the coagulation-ultrafiltration (CUF) process. In this study, the mechanisms of membrane fouling caused by MPs under varying dosages of polymeric aluminum chloride (PAC) coagulant in the CUF process were investigated. It was revealed that MPs contribute to membrane fouling, which initially intensifies and then alleviates as coagulant concentration increases, with a turning point at 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrganics and divalent cations are the primary barriers constraining the performance of membrane technology, while the interactions between them and the detailed mechanisms of their impacts are still lacking in-depth analysis. In this study, sodium alginate and xanthan gum were selected as polysaccharides models, and the formation of transparent extracellular polymer particles (TEP) was assessed to examine the effect of Ca and polysaccharides type on membrane fouling from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives. The results revealed that higher Ca concentrations led to a greater abundance of TEP, and the transformation of TEP microstructure is a key factor for the membrane fouling change indicated by specific filtration resistance (SFR).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the sludge dewatering process, a formidable challenge arises due to the robust interactions between extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and bound water. This study introduces a novel, synergistic conditioning method that combines iron (Fe)/peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and polyacrylamide (PAM) to significantly enhance sludge dewatering efficiency. The application of the Fe/PMS-PAM conditioning method led to a substantial reduction in specific filtration resistance (SFR) by 82.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe research presented herein explores the development of a novel iron-carbon composite, designed specifically for the improved treatment of high-concentration antibiotic wastewater. Employing a nitrogen-shielded thermal calcination approach, the investigation utilizes a blend of reductive iron powder, activated carbon, bentonite, copper powder, manganese dioxide, and ferric oxide to formulate an efficient iron-carbon composite. The oxygen exclusion process in iron-carbon particles results in distinctive electrochemical cells formation, markedly enhancing wastewater degradation efficiency.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate the safety and clinical efficacy of uterime artery chemoembolization in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) caused by abnormal placental implantation.
Methods: Between December 2006 and September 2009, there were 23 cases of abnormal placental implantation with PPH in our hospital, among which 9 presented with continuous small amount of vaginal bleeding and 14 with acute excessive bleeding. The average bleeding time was (8+/-6) d and the mean blood loss was (980+/-660) ml.