Polyelectrolyte – cationic

Cationic polyelectrolytes are used in ETPs to remove suspended solids, clarify water, and dewater sludge.

• Mechanism:

  They carry a positive charge that attracts and binds to negatively charged particles (like colloids and other suspended solids) in the wastewater.

• Flocculation:

  This neutralization process leads to the formation of larger, heavier clumps called flocs, which settle out more easily.

• Sludge Dewatering:

  Cationic polyelectrolytes can also improve sludge dewatering by helping to bind the sludge particles together, making them easier to separate from the water.

• Other Applications:

  Besides ETPs, cationic polyelectrolytes are also used in other industrial wastewater treatment, paper making, and mineral processing