ELECTRO-OXIDATION AND ITS EFFECT ON PARAMETERS AFFECTING WASTEWATER QUALITY AND STABILITY

Mukesh Kumar, Guest Faculty, Department of Chemistry, Maltidhari College Naubatpur, Patliputra University
Published Date: 12-09-2024 Issue: Vol. 1 No. 9 (2024): September 2024 Published Paper PDF: Download

Abstract- Electro-oxidation (EO) is a new way to treat wastewater that looks like it could be a good way to get rid of both organic and inorganic pollutants from both commercial and household wastewater. In this study, the process of electro-oxidation is looked into, along with how it affects important aspects of wastewater quality, including pH, sediment, biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and total organic carbon (TOC). An electric current is sent through wires to create reactive oxygen species like hydroxyl radicals. These radicals oxidize and break down complicated pollution into simpler molecules that are not harmful. EO is very good at breaking down toxins like heavy metals, dyes, and medicines that are hard to break down. This makes the waste much better and the world safer. Additionally, electro-oxidation helps to stabilize wastewater by lowering the number of pathogens and increasing biodegradability. This makes cleaned water safe to reuse or release into the environment. Different operating factors, such as electrode material, current density, electrolyte content, and holding time, can change how well EO works. Even though there are problems with how much energy it uses and how much electrodes cost, the rising need for environmentally friendly and effective water treatment methods makes EO even more important. This research shows that electro-oxidation could be a good choice to or addition to current ways of treating wastewater. Keywords: Electro-oxidation, Wastewater treatment, Chemical oxygen demand, Water quality, Stabilization.