Analyzing Fouling Potential of EPS Extracted from MBR with Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation Monitoring (QCM-D)
用石英晶体微天平和耗散监测(QCM-D)分析从MBR中提取的EPS的污染潜力
This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of biofouling in a membrane bioreactor (MBR) system, the
fouling potential of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), and
QCM-D technology. Study objectives were to: determine the effects of water chemistry
(ionic strength, calcium, and pH) on
adherence properties of EPS extracted
from different locations in HG-MBR system; and,
compare adherence properties of EPS
extracted from different locations in the
HG-MBR and analyze if there is a
correlation with EPS components. Study methodology included:
hybrid growth membrane bioreactor (HG-MBR) system;
EPS extraction and analysis; and,
adherence and physico-chemical characterization of the EPS with
QCM-D. Presentation conclusions indicate that: electrostatic repulsion plays a major role in EPS
adsorption in which more rigid conformation is
formed at higher ionic strength;
calcium is specifically interacting with EPS
functional groups increasing EPS adsorption and
rigidity;
increasing the pH, EPS becomes more "fluffy",
followed by some desorption; and,
no correlation was found between the location of
the EPS in the reactor and its adherence
properties. Includes table, figures.