Tag: Industrial Effluents

The Challenge of Microplastics in Wastewater Treatment Introduction Microplastics are increasingly recognized as a significant environmental contaminant, manifesting serious implications for ecosystems and human health. Defined as plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter, they are prevalent in various environments, including oceans, freshwaters, soil, and even the atmosphere. Wastewater treatment facilities, which serve as […]

Activated Carbon Wastewater Treatment: An In-Depth Exploration Introduction Water is an indispensable resource, vital not only for life but also for various industrial, agricultural, and recreational activities. The quality of water, in particular, has enormous implications for public health, environmental sustainability, and economic development. Among the various techniques used to purify water, activated carbon stands […]

The Fenton process is an advanced oxidation procedure that harnesses the chemistry of iron and hydrogen peroxide to purify wastewater. It is named after the British chemist H.J.H. Fenton, who discovered that ferrous ions could catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to generate hydroxyl radicals, potent oxidants capable of degrading a wide range of organic […]