Magnetic flocculation of algae-laden raw water and removal of extracellular organic matter by using composite flocculant of Fe3O4/cationic polyacrylamide

J Ma, W Xia, X Fu, L Ding, Y Kong, H Zhang… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
Algae-laden water with low turbidity is a critical problem in eutrophic lakes of arid regions.
Thus, how to effectively separate algae and turbidity is an urgent problem for drinking water …

Coagulation performance of Al/Fe based covalently bonded composite coagulants for algae removal

J Ma, R Zhang, W Xia, Y Kong, Y Nie, Y Zhou… - Separation and …, 2022 - Elsevier
A novel covalently bonded composite coagulant CAFM was synthesized by using inorganic
PAFC and organic CPAM through UV initiation. The algae and turbidity removal efficiency …

[HTML][HTML] UV-LEDs combined with persulfate salts as a method to inactivate microalgae in ballast water

I Rivas-Zaballos, L Romero-Martínez… - Journal of Water …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) establishes limits for viable
organisms in discharged ballast water. UV-based ballast water management systems …

Improving the microalgae inactivating efficacy of ultraviolet ballast water treatment in combination with hydrogen peroxide or peroxymonosulfate salt

L Romero-Martínez, I Rivas-Zaballos… - Marine Pollution …, 2021 - Elsevier
Due to the increasing number of ecosystem invasions with the introduction of exogenous
species via ballast water, the International Maritime Organization adopted the Ballast Water …

Evaluating the treatment performance of filtration & real-time UV irradiation processes for bacteria and pathogens in fresh ballast water

J Xiao, Y Xu, L Hu, H Wu - Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Ballast water (BW) is fresh water or seawater taken onboard to stabilize ships. By traveling
with the vessels, different species can be introduced into a new area, which has potential …

[HTML][HTML] Mimicking biological method with inorganic and organic compounds modified clays for continuous controlling of Microcystis aeruginosa

L Jia, N Sun, Z Wang, Y Tian, L Fang… - … Technology & Innovation, 2024 - Elsevier
Although clay dispersion is one of the few techniques currently used in the field to control
cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs), low flocculation efficiency and …

Effect of the length of dark storage following ultraviolet irradiation of Tetraselmis suecica and its implications for ballast water management

L Romero-Martínez, I Rivas-Zaballos… - Science of the Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
Meeting the recent biological standards established by the Ballast Water Management
Convention requires the application of ballast water treatment systems; ultraviolet irradiation …

Evaluating disinfection performance of ultraviolet light-emitting diodes against the microalga Tetraselmis sp.: Assay methods, inactivation efficiencies, and action …

D Wen, Y Jiang, D Chen - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) are among the most compact devices and safest
technologies in water disinfection systems. However, the validation of different assay …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of three photosynthetic species smaller than ten microns as possible standard test organisms of ultraviolet-based ballast water treatment

I Rivas-Zaballos, L Romero-Martínez… - Marine Pollution …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) establishes limits for viable
organisms in discharged ballast water. However, organisms smaller than 10 μm are not …

Raman spectroscopy as a tool for viability assessment of planktonic organisms in UV treated ballast water

M Andreasen, K Lundgreen, H Holbech… - Vibrational …, 2020 - Elsevier
To comply with regulations stated by the United Nation's International Maritime Organization,
ballast water discharged by ships must be treated to avoid the spread of invasive organisms …