A review of the characterization and functions of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of
microbial aggregates in biological wastewater treatment systems is presented in this paper …

The colloidal stability of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was evaluated using time-resolved
dynamic light scattering, electrophoretic mobility and dissolved silver concentration in the …

Abstract Nowadays, microplastics (MPs), as ubiquitous pollutants in aquatic ecosystems,
present a major emerging threat. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are considered a …

abstract Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and laser diffraction are commonly
applied methods to assess the quality of activated and digested sludge. However, the effect …

The disposal of sewage sludge poses significant environmental challenges due to its high
organic content and potential for releasing harmful substances into the ecosystem. This …

Calcium phosphate (CaP) mineralization and accumulation in anaerobic digesters represent
an attractive approach to recovery phosphorus (P) from wastewater. Previous studies …

Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) extracted from waste-activated sludge (WAS) have
the potential to remove heavy metal ions from wastewater; both the spatial distribution and …

Decentralized source-diverted blackwater resource recovery represents an attractive
wastewater management approach. Source-diverted blackwater refers to toilet wastewater …

A method of pretreating wastewater sludge including applying an amount of at least 0.01 g/g
TSS Ca (ClO) 2 to wastewater sludge to enhance digestibility of the sludge and reduce …

The invention of new materials to enhance various product qualities has grabbed the
consumer attention. Among them, engineered nanoparticles play a pivotal role due to their …