ISSN:
1573-6784
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Summary Two types of anaerobic sludge were analyzed for ECP (extracellular polymers) content under five extraction conditions. Results showed that EDTA was more effective than formaldehyde as an extractant. Increase of temperature and addition caustic also enhanced the extraction. The ratio between carbohydrate and protein fractions of ECP for both acetate- and benzoate-degrading sludge was 0.16–0.18. The former sludge had only 40–45% of ECP as in the latter sludge.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00154662
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