Can cationic polyacrylamide be used in water treatment and sludge dewatering?

To read the full-text of this research, you can request a copy directly from the authors. Cationic polyacrylamide (CPAM) were used extensively in water treatment, enhanced oil recovery and sludge dewatering. The review summarized the synthesis methods research progress of cationic flocculants.

Can cationic flocculants be used in sludge dewatering treatment?

Based on these reviews, the future research perspectives of synthesis and application on cationic flocculants in sludge dewatering treatment were proposed. Cationic polyacrylamide (CPAM) were used extensively in water treatment, enhanced oil recovery and sludge dewatering.

What is cationic polyacrylamide (CPAM)?

Cationic polyacrylamide (CPAM) were used extensively in water treatment, enhanced oil recovery and sludge dewatering. The review summarized the synthesis methods research progress of cationic flocculants.

Why is flocculation important for sludge dewatering?

Flocculation is an important pretreatment technology for sludge dewatering, and the flocculant’s performance is the key factor to determine the flocculation effect.

Are cationic copolymers used in sludge dewatering?

Four groups of synthesis technologies of cationic copolymers were reviewed, including aqueous solution polymerization, dispersion polymerization, inverse emulsion polymerization and photo initiated polymerization. Furthermore, the paper reviewed that the application of cationic flocculants in sludge dewatering treatment.

How to improve flocculation efficiency of cationic polyacrylamide (CPAM)?

Among them, flocculation is an efficient and simple physicochemical method, and to be choose proper flocculant is the key factor to enhance flocculation efficiency (Li et al. 2017; Luo et al. 2013 ). Cationic polyacrylamide (CPAM) is a water-soluble linear polyelectrolyte with high molecular weight and positive charge density.