Abstract

The research background and characteristics of Compound Bioflocculant (CBF) were introduced. The paper focused on research and application of CBF, including screening of strains, optimization of cultivation conditions of flocculant producing bacterium, components analysis of CBF, application of CBF. Finally existent problems in current research and the research trend of CBF in the future were discussed.

Keywords:

Application, compound bioflocculant, introduction, research trend,

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