Klai Nouha

Klai Nouha

Canada

Publications
  • Research Article
    EPS producing microorganisms from municipal wastewater activated sludge
    Author(s): Nouha K, Yan S, Tyagi RD* and Surampalli RY Nouha K, Yan S, Tyagi RD* and Surampalli RY

    Bacterial exopolysacchrides (EPSs) are produced by many bacteria. Nowadays there is an increasing interest in the isolation and exploitation of these polymers for industrial purposes. In general, biosynthesis of EPS varies from one strain to other strain and it depends on genes and enzymes involved in EPS production and secretion. In this study, EPS producing strains were isolated from municipal wastewater treatment plant and their potential of EPS production was evaluated. The role of EPS in sludge flocculation was also studied. Three types of EPS (LB-EPS (Loosely bound EPS), TB-EPS (Tightly bound EPS) and B-EPS (broth EPS)) were harvested and their characteristics were studied. Bio-flocculation capacity of the obtained EPS was evaluated by measuring the kaolin clay flocculation activity. The LB-EPS was better than TB-EPS and B-EPS for bioflocculation. .. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2157-7463.1000255

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