How is a polyaluminium ferric chloride flocculant prepared?

A highly efficient polyaluminium ferric chloride (PAFC) flocculant was prepared by adjusting the pH of a leaching solution, the molar ratio of Al to Fe, and the polymerisation temperature. The effects of synthesis and flocculation conditions on the flocculation performance of aged landfill leachate were investigated.

Can a PAFC flocculant be used for wastewater treatment?

Based on these results, it can be concluded that a PAFC flocculant has significant potential for use in the pre-treatment and purification of wastewater. Table 1. Comparison of the effects of different flocculants for wastewater treatment.

Can red mud be used to synthesise polyaluminium ferric chloride (PAFC) flocculant?

Red mud was used to synthesise polyaluminium ferric chloride (PAFC) flocculant. The COD and TOC of PAFC to landfill leachate were 72.2% and 82.6%, respectively. PAFC have advantages over commercial PAFC in settlement velocity and TOC removal efficiency. In this study, red mud was used as a raw material to extract Al and Fe using hydrochloric acid.

Why is flocculation important in industrial wastewater treatment?

Flocculation is an essential phenomenon in industrial wastewater treatment. Inorganic coagulants (salts of multivalent metals) are being commonly used due to its low cost and ease of use. However, their application is constrained with low flocculating efficiency and the presence of residue metal concentration in the treated water.

Are PAFC flocculants used in industry?

PAFC flocculants are typically used in industry. Furthermore, some research indicates that there is little residual Al and Fe in aquatic solutions left after PAFC treatments (Yan et al., 2016).

Why are polymeric flocculants used in industrial effluent treatment?

Polymeric flocculants, synthetic as well as natural have become very popular in industrial effluent treatment due to their natural inertness to pH changes, high efficiency with low dosage, and easy handling (Singh et al., 2000).