IMMOBILIZATION OF ANAEROBIC SLUDGE USING CHITOSAN CROSS-LINKED WITH LIGNOSULFONATE

Authors
TARTAKOVSKY B PETTI L HAWARI J GUIOT SR
Citation
B. Tartakovsky et al., IMMOBILIZATION OF ANAEROBIC SLUDGE USING CHITOSAN CROSS-LINKED WITH LIGNOSULFONATE, Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology, 20(1), 1998, pp. 45-47
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Biothechnology & Applied Migrobiology
Journal title
Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
1
Year of publication
1998
Pages
45 - 47
Database
ISI
SICI code
Abstract
A new method for immobilization of anaerobic sludge in chitosan is des cribed. It is based on the reaction of basic NH2 groups of chitosan wi th the acidic sulfonic-groups of lignosulfonate to form sulfonilamide linkages. The new procedure features simplicity, low-cost and mild imm obilization conditions. Batch tests of acetate consumption along with a continuous reactor operation confirmed the effectiveness of the immo bilization technique for maintenance of long-term stability of the pol ymer.