... polymer extraction methods (steaming extraction, NaOH extraction, SDS extraction, and washing extraction) were compared to develop an effective extraction method for bioflocculants from activated ... effective extraction method for bioflocculants from activated sludge. Microbial polymers obtained from activated sludge by four different extraction methods (steaming, NaOH, SDS and washing extractions) ... results indicate that NaOH extraction was the most effective method for the extraction of bioflocculants from activated sludge. Key words: activated sludge, bioflocculants, flocculating activity...