Research Papers by Nicholas P. Hankins

In this paper, the viability of using micellar draw solutions (DS) for Forward Osmosis (FO) is presented for the first time. Above the critical micelle concentration (CMC) and the Krafft temperature (Tk), the monomers in a surfactant solution aggregate to form micelles, resulting in a relatively cons

This study investigates the effect of cationic polyelectrolytes on the final properties of synthetic and activated sludge. Synthetic sludge was prepared according to established procedures. Activated sludge was produced in a labscale, continuous-flow reactor which was fed with live activated sludge

This study has investigated in a comparative fashion the effect of cation ions and polysaccharide on the floc formation of both synthetic and activated sludge. Synthetic sludge was prepared according to established procedures; activated sludge was produced in a lab-scale, continuous-flow reactor whi

This study has investigated in a comparative fashion the effect of cations and polyelectrolytes on the characteristics and final properties of both synthetic and activated sludge. Synthetic sludge was prepared according to established procedures; activated sludge was produced in a lab-scale, continu