Table 5 Average characteristics of each sequence batch reactor
Characteristic | Control SBR | Ag NP SBR | Ag+SBR |
|---|---|---|---|
Average pH | 6.71 (0.23) | 6.67 (0.07) | 6.62 (0.09) |
Final TSS (g L-1) | 4.4 | 4.5 | 6.3 |
Final VSS (g L-1) | 4.0 | 4.3 | 5.5 |
TS after centrifugation of SBR sludge (g kg-1) | 72.8 | 60.5 | 65.4 |
Sludge [Ag] before spiking (mg Ag L-1) | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
Total Ag added (mg) | 0.00 | 12.73 | 6.14 |