U02 : Need some TLC? Tigernut Liquid Coagulant: An undiscovered biocoagulant for water turbidity reduction


Students Sabrina Mogus
School HDSB - White Oaks Secondary School - Oakville
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 9
Group Group 1 - Earth and Environmental I
Abstract This research will assess the coagulating efficiency of an undiscovered biocoagulant; Cyperus-esculentus (Tigernut), in reducing high to low (1000-75 NTU) turbidity in synthetic turbid water and to determine the optimal conditions (pH, dosage amount) to enhance the coagulating activity of the extracted Tigernut proteins. This research will design a potable process model for household use in developing countries and offer an alternative to chemical coagulants.
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