Tag: Organic Pollutants
Redox-Active Polymers for Water Treatment: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability Abstract Water scarcity and contamination are critical global challenges in the 21st century, exacerbated by industrialization, population growth, and climate change. Traditional water treatment methods, such as filtration, chlorination, and chemical precipitation, often fall short of addressing the complex and emerging contaminants in water bodies. […]
Wastewater treatment is a critical component of modern urban infrastructure, ensuring that water expelled from households, industries, and other establishments is adequately treated before being released back into the environment. Among the various processes involved in wastewater treatment, aeration stands out as one of the most vital. Central to the aeration process are aeration blowers. […]
Ion-exchange membrane bioreactors (IEMBs) are a cutting-edge technology that combines the principles of traditional bioreactors with ion-exchange membranes to create a more efficient and effective way to treat wastewater. This innovative approach offers several advantages over traditional methods, including higher removal efficiencies, reduced energy consumption, and the ability to treat a wider range of contaminants. […]
Hydrochar Adsorption: A Promising Technology for Water Treatment Introduction In recent years, water pollution has become a significant environmental concern due to the discharge of various pollutants from industrial, agricultural, and domestic sources. One of the major challenges faced by researchers and policymakers is finding effective and sustainable technologies to remove contaminants from water. Adsorption […]
Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Processes (EAOPs) have gained a lot of attention in recent years for their potential applications in water treatment and pollution control. These processes use electricity to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can degrade organic pollutants in water. In this article, we will discuss the principles, mechanisms, and applications of EAOPs, as […]
Bioelectrochemical systems (BES) have gained significant attention in recent years as a sustainable and efficient technology for wastewater treatment. These systems leverage the metabolic processes of microorganisms to convert organic pollutants into clean water and valuable byproducts like electricity or hydrogen gas. This emerging field combines principles of microbiology, electrochemistry, and environmental engineering to provide […]
Lignin-Based Water Treatment: An Eco-Friendly Solution Water is one of the most essential resources for life on Earth, yet access to clean and safe water is still a significant challenge for many communities around the world. Contaminants such as heavy metals, organic pollutants, and pathogens pose serious health risks when present in water sources. Traditional […]
Graphene oxide membranes have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their unique properties and potential applications in various fields including water filtration, gas separation, and energy storage. Graphene oxide, a derivative of graphene, is a two-dimensional material composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen atoms. Its structure consists of a single layer of carbon […]
The Activated Sludge Process is a critical part of modern wastewater treatment methods. Through this process, wastewater containing organic matter is aerated in a basin to encourage the growth of microorganisms that consume the organic pollutants. The method vastly improves the quality of the effluent, rendering it safer for discharge into natural water bodies or […]
Microwave irradiation, a form of electromagnetic energy, has found a novel application in wastewater treatment. This technology harnesses microwaves’ ability to generate heat and induce chemical reactions, leading to the breakdown of pollutants and pathogens in wastewater. The method stands out for its efficiency and the speed with which it can disinfect and treat water, […]