Moringa oleifera Seed Coagulant for Water Purification¶

Coagulation & Advanced Treatment • Est. CapEx: Low-cost / Locally fabricated

Technical Overview¶

A natural, low-cost water purification method using crushed Moringa oleifera seeds as a bio-coagulant. Ideal for rural and developing communities lacking access to chemical coagulants like alum, it reduces turbidity, pathogens, and organic pollutants by simple addition, stirring, and settling.

Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶

Parameter	Specification
Category	Coagulation & Advanced Treatment
Capital Cost	Low-cost / Locally fabricated
Primary Mechanism	Cationic proteins in Moringa seeds (e.g., dimeric proteins of ~13 kDa) neutralize negatively charged suspended particles (clay, silt, microorganisms), causing them to aggregate into larger flocs. These flocs settle by gravity, allowing physical removal of turbidity and attached microbes, with salt extraction (e.g., NaCl) enhancing protein solubility and coagulation efficiency.
Target Scale	Household / Village Cluster
Standard Lifespan	10 - 20 Years

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