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Natural Organic Matter in Water

Characterization and Treatment Methods

Approximately 77 percent of the freshwater used in the United States comes from surface-water sources and is subject to natural organic matter contamination according to the Un… Read more

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Approximately 77 percent of the freshwater used in the United States comes from surface-water sources and is subject to natural organic matter contamination according to the United States Geological Survey. This presents a distinct challenge to water treatment engineers. An essential resource to the latest breakthroughs in the characterization, treatment and removal of natural organic matter (NOM) from drinking water, Natural Organic Matter in Waters: Characterization and Treatment Methods focuses on advance filtration and treatment options, and processes for reducing disinfection byproducts. Based on the author’s years of research and field experience, this book begins with the characterization of NOM including: general parameters, isolation and concentration, fractionation, composition and structural analysis and biological testing. This is followed by removal methods such as inorganic coagulants, polyelectrolytes and composite coagulants. Electrochemical and membranes removal methods such as: electrocoagulation, electrochemical oxidation, microfiltration and ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and membrane fouling.

Key features

  • Covers conventional as well as advanced NOM removal methods
  • Includes characterization methods of NOM
  • Explains removal methods such as: removal by coagulation, electrochemical, advanced oxidation, and integrated methods

Readership

Environmental and Civil Engineers; Researchers

Table of contents

  • List of Abbreviations
  • Chapter 1. General Introduction
  • Chapter 2. Characterization of NOM
    • 2.1. Introduction
    • 2.2. General Parameters
    • 2.3. Isolation and Concentration
    • 2.4. Fractionation
    • 2.5. Chromatographic Methods
    • 2.6. Spectroscopic Methods
    • 2.7. Biological Testing
    • 2.8. Other Characterization Methods
    • 2.9. Conclusions
  • Chapter 3. NOM Removal by Coagulation
    • 3.1. Introduction
    • 3.2. Aluminum-Based Coagulants
    • 3.3. Ferric-Based Coagulants
    • 3.4. Inorganic Polymer Flocculants
    • 3.5. Organic Polyelectrolytes
    • 3.6. Composite Coagulants
    • 3.7. Novel Coagulants
    • 3.8. Conclusions
  • Chapter 4. NOM Removal by Electrochemical Methods
    • 4.1. Introduction
    • 4.2. Principles of EC and EO Technologies
    • 4.3. EC and EO Technologies in NOM Removal
    • 4.4. Conclusions
  • Chapter 5. Membranes
    • 5.1. Introduction
    • 5.2. Microfiltration
    • 5.3. Ultrafiltration
    • 5.4. Nanofiltration
    • 5.5. Reverse Osmosis
    • 5.6. Membrane Fouling
    • 5.7. Conclusions
  • Chapter 6. NOM Removal by Advanced Oxidation Processes
    • 6.1. Introduction
    • 6.2. AOPs in NOM Removal
    • 6.3. UV Light Based Applications
    • 6.4. Fenton Processes
    • 6.5. Heterogeneous Photocatalysis and Catalytic Oxidation
    • 6.6. Ultrasound Irradiation and E-Beam Irradiation
    • 6.7. Conclusions
  • Chapter 7. NOM Removal by Adsorption
    • 7.1. Introduction
    • 7.2. Adsorption
    • 7.3. Adsorbents and Their Characteristics
    • 7.4. NOM Removal from Water by Adsorption
    • 7.5. Conclusions
  • Chapter 8. Ion Exchange
    • 8.1. Introduction
    • 8.2. Removal of NOM from Water by Ion Exchange
    • 8.3. Conclusion
  • Chapter 9. Integrated Methods
    • 9.1. Introduction
    • 9.2. Coupling Coagulation with Other Processes
    • 9.3. Coupling Membrane Technology with Other Processes
    • 9.4. Conclusions
  • Bibliography
  • List of Journal Titles with Abbreviations
  • Index

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About the author

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Mika Sillanpää

Mika Sillanpää is a professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research centers on chemical treatment in environmental engineering, environmental monitoring, and resource recovery from waste streams.

Sillanpää received his M.Sc. (Eng.) and D.Sc. (Eng.) degrees from the Aalto University where he also completed an MBA degree in 2013. Since 2000, he has been a full professor/adjunct professor at the University of Oulu, the University of Eastern Finland, the LUT University, the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Johannesburg.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

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