Abstract: A method for removing particles from water, the method comprising: supplying gelatinous zooplankton mucus to water comprising particles; allowing formation of particle aggregates in the water by allowing interaction between the particles in the water and the gelatinous zooplankton mucus; removing the particle aggregates from the water by passing the water comprising particle aggregates through a filter configured to receive water comprising particle aggregates and further filter the water; and exiting filtered water from the filter. A system for removing particles from water with the aforementioned method is also provided. Additional embodiments of the system and method for removing particles from water are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of matter comprising at least one anaerobic degrading microorganism, particulate active carbon and a polymeric solid support wherein the anaerobic degrading microorganism and particulate active carbon are entrapped in the polymeric support and processes for preparing the same. The disclosed compositions of matter are used in processes of anaerobic degradation of waste materials resulting in high yields of biogas production.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of matter comprising at least one anaerobic degrading microorganism, particulate active carbon and a polymeric solid support wherein the anaerobic degrading microorganism and particulate active carbon are entrapped in the polymeric support and processes for preparing the same. The disclosed compositions of matter are used in processes of anaerobic degradation of waste materials resulting in high yields of biogas production.