Title of article
Improvement of biodegradability index through electrocoagulation and advanced oxidation process
Author/Authors
Asha, A. Anna University - Alagappa College of Technology Campus - Department of Chemical Engineering, India , Keerthi Anna University - Alagappa College of Technology Campus - Department of Chemical Engineering, India , Muthukrishnaraj, A. Anna University - Alagappa College of Technology Campus - Department of Chemical Engineering, India , Balasubramanian, N. Anna University - Alagappa College of Technology Campus - Department of Chemical Engineering, India
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Abstract
In recent years, extensive work is being conducted to improve the biodegradability index (BI) of effluent to enhance the efficiency of biochemical treatment. Advanced oxidation processes are one among the various methods used as primer to improve the BI of organic effluent. In the present investigation, experiments such as electrocoagulation, electro-oxidation and photochemical were carried out to treat pulp and paper wastewater in a wide range of operating conditions. The effect of individual parameters on BI improvement was critically examined. It was noticed that electro-oxidation method yields maximum biodegradability improvement (0.13–0.42) within process time of 35 min.
Keywords
Advanced oxidation method Pulp and paper wastewater . Biodegradability index . COD removal
Journal title
International Journal of Industrial Chemistry (IJIC)
Journal title
International Journal of Industrial Chemistry (IJIC)
Record number
2564818
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