Impact of Moringa oleifera Seed-Derived Coagulants Processing Steps on Physicochemical, Residual Organic, and Cytotoxicity Properties of Treated Water

This study explored the application of whole and defatted Moringa oleifera seed-derived coagulants in powder (P-MOS DP-MOS), aqueous extraction (AEP-MOS AEDP-MOS), saline (SEP-MOS SEDP-MOS) treatment a synthetic turbid water by coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation jar test apparatus. The performance M. was quantified compared with alum terms ability to neutralize restabilize suspension charge, turbidity removal, effect on pH electrical conductivity, residual organic matter, as well cytotoxicity treated water. All evaluated forms were able (in overdose) particles charges suspension. Saline extractions obtained best removal results (90%) between coagulants, while removed 98% turbidity. Differently from alum, increased dosage did not change value. and, lesser extent, conductivity increasing coagulant dosage. matter (DOC), unlike which this property at high dosages enhanced mammalian cells. On other hand, seeds reduced when seeds. Despite being reduce previous oil proved be an important step processing changing capacity reducing addition generating significant by-product (Ben oil). Although have shown results, they should used caution due dosages.