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Applications of advanced oxidation processes: present and future
H Suty1, C De Traversay, M Cost
1Anjou Recherche-Vivendi Water, Chemin de la Digue, BP 76 F-78603 Maisons-Laffitte Cedex, France. herve.suty@generale-des-eaux.net
Summary
Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) effectively remove pollutants in water treatment. This overview examines various AOPs and their industrial applications, discussing future trends in water purification.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Water Treatment Technologies
- Oxidation Processes
Background:
- Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) have been studied for three decades for pollutant removal.
- Numerous AOPs like Fenton reagent, ozonation, and UV-based processes have been extensively researched.
- Established applications include groundwater remediation and removal of pesticides, formaldehyde, phenol, and COD from industrial wastewater.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing AOPs for water treatment.
- To analyze the current position and applications of AOPs in the water treatment landscape.
- To identify future trends in the development and implementation of AOPs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of established AOPs.
- Analysis of pollutant reactivity with various AOPs.
- Examination of industrial case studies and applications.
- Discussion of regulatory and environmental drivers for AOP adoption.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive body of knowledge exists on AOPs and pollutant reactivity.
- Successful industrial applications demonstrate the efficacy of AOPs.
- Increasingly stringent regulations drive the adoption of AOPs for environmental compliance.
Conclusions:
- AOPs are a significant group of technologies for water treatment.
- The exact position and widespread adoption of AOPs require further clarification.
- Future trends point towards continued development and application of AOPs in response to environmental challenges.