scholarly journals Fe-Nanoporous Carbon Derived from MIL-53(Fe): A Heterogeneous Catalyst for Mineralization of Organic Pollutants

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Le ◽  
Cowan ◽  
Drobek ◽  
Bechelany ◽  
Julbe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Nitric Acid ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Heterogeneous Catalyst ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
Nanoporous Carbon ◽  
Carbon Felt ◽  
Acid Orange 7 ◽  
Toc Removal ◽  
Felt Electrodes

Catalytic electrodes were prepared via carbonization of MIL-53(Fe) on the surface of porous carbon felt electrodes (CF) for use in wastewater treatment by the heterogeneous electro-Fenton (EF) process. The best results were obtained when the carbon felt was pretreated with nitric acid, enhancing the affinity of the MIL-53(Fe) for the surface. Following a series of optimization experiments, carbonization conditions of 800 °C for 5 h were used to form Fe-nanoporous carbon (MOFs@CF). The as-prepared electrodes were used as both cathode and heterogeneous catalyst in the EF process for the mineralization of exemplar dye Acid Orange 7 (AO7). Total organic carbon (TOC) removal of 46.1% was obtained within 8 h of electrolysis at around neutral pH (6.5) and the electrode retained over 80% of its original efficiency over five treatment cycles.

scholarly journals Combination of Coagulation–Flocculation–Decantation and Ozonation Processes for Winery Wastewater Treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8882
Author(s):  
Nuno Jorge ◽  
Ana R. Teixeira ◽  
Carlos C. Matos ◽  
Marco S. Lucas ◽  
José A. Peres
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Ferrous Iron ◽  
Iron Concentration ◽  
Organic Carbon Content ◽  
Winery Wastewater ◽  
Lattice Design ◽  
Toc Removal ◽  
High Organic Carbon Content ◽  
Uv C

This research assessed a novel treatment process of winery wastewater, through the application of a chemical-based process aiming to decrease the high organic carbon content, which represents a difficulty for wastewater treatment plants and a public health problem. Firstly, a coagulation–flocculation–decantation process (CFD process) was optimized by a simplex lattice design. Afterwards, the efficiency of a UV-C/ferrous iron/ozone system was assessed for organic carbon removal in winery wastewater. This system was applied alone and in combination with the CFD process (as a pre- and post-treatment). The coagulation–flocculation–decantation process, with a mixture of 0.48 g/L potassium caseinate and 0.52 g/L bentonite at pH 4.0, achieved 98.3, 97.6, and 87.8% removals of turbidity, total suspended solids, and total polyphenols, respectively. For the ozonation process, the required pH and ferrous iron concentration (Fe2+) were crucial variables in treatment optimization. With the application of the best operational conditions (pH = 4.0, [Fe2+] = 1.0 mM), the UV-C/ferrous iron/ozone system achieved 63.2% total organic carbon (TOC) removal and an energy consumption of 1843 kWh∙m−3∙order−1. The combination of CFD and ozonation processes increased the TOC removal to 66.1 and 65.5%, respectively, for the ozone/ferrous iron/UV-C/CFD and CFD/ozone/ferrous iron/UV-C systems. In addition, the germination index of several seeds was assessed and excellent values (>80%) were observed, which revealed the reduction in phytotoxicity. In conclusion, the combination of CFD and UV-C/ferrous iron/ozone processes is efficient for WW treatment.

Boosting nitrification by membrane-attached biofilm

2006 ◽  
Vol 54 (9) ◽  
pp. 121-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.Y. Wu ◽  
S. Ushiwaka ◽  
H. Horii ◽  
K. Yamagiwa
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Biological Nitrogen Removal ◽  
Excess Sludge ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Carbon Removal ◽  
Conventional Activated Sludge ◽  
Toc Removal ◽  
Biological Nitrogen

Nitrification is a key step for reliable biological nitrogen removal. In order to enhance nitrification in the activated sludge (AS) process, membrane-attached biofilm (MAB) was incorporated in a conventional activated sludge tank. Simultaneous organic carbon removal and nitrification of the MAB incorporated activated sludge (AS+MAB) process was investigated with continuous wastewater treatment. The effluent TOC concentration of AS and the AS+MAB processes were about 6.3 mg/L and 7.9 mg/L, respectively. The TOC removal efficiency of both AS and AS+MAB were above 95% during the wastewater treatment, indicating excellent organic carbon removal performance in both processes. Little nitrification occurred in the AS process. On the contrary, successful nitrification was obtained with the AS+MAB process with nitrification efficiency of about 90%. The volumetric and surface nitrification rates were about 0.14 g/Ld and 6.5 g/m2d, respectively. The results clearly demonstrated that nitrification in the conventional AS process was boosted by MAB. Furthermore, the microfaunal population in the AS+MAB process was different from that in the AS process. The high concentration of rotifers in the AS+MAB process was expected to decrease the generation of excess sludge in the process.

Pharmaceutically Active Compounds Degradation Using Doped TiO2 Functionalized Zeolite Photocatalyst

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Ihos ◽  
Corneliu Bogatu ◽  
Carmen Lazau ◽  
Florica Manea ◽  
Rodica Pode
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Active Compound ◽  
Uv Spectra ◽  
Pharmaceutically Active Compounds ◽  
Mineralization Process ◽  
Active Compounds ◽  
Spectra Analysis ◽  
Doped Tio2 ◽  
Toc Removal ◽  
Pharmaceutically Active Compound

The aim of this study was the investigation of photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutically active compounds using doped TiO2 functionalized zeolite photocatalyst. Diclofenac (DCF), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, that represents a biorefractory micropollutant, was chosen as model of pharmaceutically active compound. The photocatalyst was Z-TiO2-Ag. The concentration of DCF in the working solutions was 10 mg/L,50 mg/L,100 mg/L and 200 mg/L and of photocatalyst 1 g/L in any experiments. The process was monitored by recording the UV spectra of the treated solutions and total organic carbon (TOC) determination. The UV spectra analysis and TOC removal proved that along the advanced degradation of DCF also a mineralization process occurred. The carried out research provided useful information envisaging the treatment of pharmaceutical effluents by photocatalysis.

New Biology for Advanced Wastewater Treatment

1999 ◽  
Vol 40 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 137-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Miserez ◽  
S. Philips ◽  
W. Verstraete
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Genetically Modified Organisms ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Chemical Oxidation ◽  
Advanced Treatment ◽  
Biological Activated Carbon ◽  
Catabolic Potential ◽  
New Biology

A number of new technologies for the advanced treatment of wastewater have recently been developed. The oxidative cometabolic transformation by methanotrophs and by nitrifiers represent new approaches in relation to organic carbon. The Biological Activated Carbon Oxidative Filters characterized by thin biofilms are also promising in that respect. Moreover, implementing genetically modified organisms with improved catabolic potential in advanced water treatment comes into perspective. For very refractory effluents chemical support techniques, like e.g. strong chemical oxidation, can be lined up with advanced biology.

In-situ chemical oxidation: peroxide or persulfate coupled with membrane technology for wastewater treatment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huchuan Yan ◽  
Cui Lai ◽  
Dongbo Wang ◽  
Shiyu Liu ◽  
Xiaopei Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Chemical Oxidation ◽  
Membrane Technology ◽  
In Situ Chemical Oxidation ◽  
Refractory Organic Pollutants

Refractory organic pollutants in wastewater have the characteristics of persistence and toxicity, which seriously threaten the health and safety of humans and other organisms. Many researchers have committed to developing...

Coagulation of organic pollutants by Moringa oleifera protein molecules: In silico approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Teniola Adeleke ◽  
Adebayo A Adeniyi ◽  
David Lokhat
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Seed Protein ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Protein Extract ◽  
Natural Coagulant ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Protein Molecules

Availability of clean water for various activities is a global challenge. Moringa oleifera (MO) seed protein extract has been identified as a natural coagulant for wastewater treatment. The mechanistic understanding...

scholarly journals Enhanced Wastewater Treatment by Immobilized Enzymes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakub Zdarta ◽  
Katarzyna Jankowska ◽  
Karolina Bachosz ◽  
Oliwia Degórska ◽  
Karolina Kaźmierczak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Process Optimization ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Immobilized Enzymes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
Catalytic Cycles

Abstract Purpose of Review In the presented review, we have summarized recent achievements on the use of immobilized oxidoreductases for biodegradation of hazardous organic pollutants including mainly dyes, pharmaceuticals, phenols, and bisphenols. In order to facilitate process optimization and achievement of high removal rates, effect of various process conditions on biodegradation has been highlighted and discussed. Recent Findings Current reports clearly show that immobilized oxidoreductases are capable of efficient conversion of organic pollutants, usually reaching over 90% of removal rate. Further, immobilized enzymes showed great recyclability potential, allowing their reuse in numerous of catalytic cycles. Summary Collected data clearly indicates immobilized oxidoreductases as an efficient biocatalytic tools for removal of hazardous phenolic compounds, making them a promising option for future water purification. Data shows, however, that both immobilization and biodegradation conditions affect conversion efficiency; therefore, process optimization is required to achieve high removal rates. Nevertheless, we have demonstrated future trends and highlighted several issues that have to be solved in the near-future research, to facilitate large-scale application of the immobilized oxidoreductases in wastewater treatment.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Organic Pollutants Removal in Constructed Wetland with Horizontal Sub-Surface Flow / Efektywność Usuwania Zanieczyszczeń Organicznych W Oczyszczalni Hydrofitowej

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Jakubaszek ◽  
Zofia Sadecka
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
Constructed Wetland ◽  
Suspended Solids ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Vegetation Period ◽  
Surface Flow ◽  
Seasonal Temperature ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Pollutants Removal

Abstract This paper presents the results of the research work related to the removal efficiency from wastewater organic pollutants and suspended solids at HSSF (horizontal subsurface flow) constructed wetland. The average effectiveness defined as loss of value COD in wastewater has reached 77%, for BOD5 - 80% and TOC - 82%. The effect of seasonal temperature changes and the period of plant vegetation and rest on the effectiveness of wastewater treatment were also analyzed. The results of the presented research showed a decrease in the efficiency of removing organic pollutants from wastewater and suspended solids in the autumn and winter. During the vegetation the object in Małyszyn has been characterized by the effectiveness of wastewater treatment at the level of 78% for COD, 82% for BOD5, and in the non-vegetation period the effectiveness has decreased up to 75% for COD and 74% for BOD5. During the plants growth the total suspension was removed in 88%, whereas during the plants rest efficiency of removing lowered to 69%.

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