Separation of algae with magnetic iron(III) oxide particles using superconducting high gradient magnetic field

Authors
Takeda, S Furuyoshi, T Tari, I Nakahira, A Kakehi, Y Kusaka, T Ogawa, S Katayama, J Inno, Y Nishijima, S Fujino, K Ohmatsu, K
Citation
S. Takeda et al., Separation of algae with magnetic iron(III) oxide particles using superconducting high gradient magnetic field, NIP KAG KAI, (9), 2000, pp. 661-663
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
NIPPON KAGAKU KAISHI
ISSN journal
03694577 → ACNP
Issue
9
Year of publication
2000
Pages
661 - 663
Database
ISI
SICI code
0369-4577(200009):9<661:SOAWMI>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Algae in water was separated by using superconducting high gradient magnet after magnetization of algae by means of attaching the colloidal particles of hydrous iron(III) oxide. It is found that the percentage of recovery of algae depends on the added amount of oxide particles. The percentage of rec overy was also found to reach almost 100% when the very small amount of par ticles was added to the algae suspension. These results demonstrate the fea sibility of the magnetic separation of algae with no addition of polymer su rfactant.