Table 5.
Characterization of eluted fractions from preliminary pilot plant tests.
| Characterization | OMWW | PAD428-FR1 | PAD428-FR2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen (mg/L) | 350.0 ± 3.4 | 204 ± 1.6 | 1.0 ± 0.2 |
| Total Phosphorous (mg/L) | 186.0 ± 2.1 | 97 ± 1.4 | 0.5 ± 0.1 |
| COD (g/L) | 73.65 ± 1.43 | 50.60 ± 1.93 | 20.42 ± 1.64 |
| BOD5 (g/L) | 38.44 ± 2.12 | 19.82 ± 2.24 | 15.60 ± 1.45 |
| Total Polyphenols (g/L) | 5.20 ± 0.14 | 2.10 ± 0.09 | 1.12 ± 0.08 |
| Hydroxytyrosol (g/L) | 1.10 ± 0.08 | not detected | 0.45 ± 0.07 |
| Tyrosol (g/L) | 0.14 ± 0.02 | not detected | 0.06 ± 0.01 |
| Total Sugar (g/L) | 34.00 ± 2.18 | 23.50 ± 3.11 | 3.55 ± 3.38 |
Mean values (n = 9) ± SD were calculated.