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Removal of ABS From Water by Chloride Cycle Anion Exchange
Author(s) -
Abrams Irving M.,
Lewon Sidney M.
Publication year - 1962
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1962.tb00871.x
Subject(s) - pulmonary surfactant , fouling , alkyl , chemistry , chloride , ion exchange , sulfonate , chemical engineering , pulp and paper industry , sodium , ion , organic chemistry , engineering , membrane , biochemistry
This article discusses a study of the suitability of a variety of anion exchangers for the removal of alkyl benzene sulfonate (ABS), a major surfactant used in most household detergent compositions, at levels which might be encountered in sewage or water supplies. The work was divided into three parts: exploratory equilibrium tests; column capacity tests; and, possible regeneration methods. Possible commercial application of this process is discussed. Micelle formation within the resin phase is postulated as a possible mechanism for the observed phenomena, and the analogy to “organic fouling” is pointed out.