Design of experiments to optimize the process of aromatic amines elimination by hydrophytes

Abstract

Abstract In order to determine optimum and ecologically acceptable conditions for aromatic amines (benzidine was chosen as an example) elimination by chara algae Nitella sp. a multi-factor experiment has been undertaken. The benzidine elimination process by chara algae was studied by variation of four factors, such as benzidine initial concentration in water solution, algae biomass, temperature, time and at the interaction of these factors as well. A mathematical model adequately describing the benzidine elimination process by chara algae at the optimal conditions has been obtained by means of design of experiments method. Suggested model might be useful for obtaining the data important for hydro botanical treatment facilities design and self-cleaning processes understanding.