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Efficiency of Using Advanced Oxidation Processes and Activated Carbon for Municipal Wastewater Treatment

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The global issue of hazardous persistent micropollutant accumulation in water bodies, including those of biological origin, was assessed. Modern approaches to municipal wastewater treatment using advanced biotechnological solutions (methods: SHARON, CANON, BABE, OLAND, ANAMMOX) and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) were analyzed. Promising aspects of combining these methods to improve the removal of persistent forms of pollutants were identified. A methodology was developed for experimental studies on the removal of contaminants from aqueous solutions using ozonation, ultrasonic treatment, pressurized electrolysis, and the addition of powdered activated carbon as a reagent. The results of municipal wastewater treatment confirmed the potential of these methods. The best overall performance in terms of nitrogen compounds, organoleptic characteristics, and microbiological indicators was achieved by combining pressurized electrolysis with the addition of powdered activated carbon. This technological approach is proposed for use in the post-treatment of wastewater following biological treatment facilities.

Source: Theoretical Foundations of Chemical Engineering

DOI: 10.1134/s0040579525700733

Authors: V. N. Shtepa, S. Yu. Kireev, A. V. Kozyr, A. B. Shikunets, S. N. Kireeva, Yu. N. Kirilina, A. Z. Yangurazova

Institutions: Belarusian State Technological University, Penza State University, Polessky State University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced oxidation water treatment

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7111274440