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[Factors affecting denitrification by denitrificans coated electrode].
Youming Tan1, Meng Wang, Qifang Luo
1School of Public Health, Shanghai Second Medical University, 200025 Shanghai, China.
Wei Sheng Yan Jiu = Journal of Hygiene Research
|December 23, 2004
Summary
This study optimized a coated electrode denitrifying reactor for efficient nitrate removal. The optimal electric current intensity was 15 mA, achieving 57.3% denitrification efficiency with a 12-hour hydraulic retention time.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Electrochemistry
- Microbiology
Context:
- Nitrate contamination in groundwater poses significant environmental and health risks.
- Conventional denitrification methods face challenges in efficiency and operational stability.
- Bio-electrochemical systems offer a promising alternative for water treatment.
Purpose:
- To optimize the operational parameters of a coated electrode denitrifying reactor for enhanced efficiency.
- To investigate the effects of electric current intensity, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), hydraulic retention time (HRT), and temperature on denitrification.
- To determine the optimal conditions for nitrate removal in synthetic groundwater.
Summary:
- Denitrification efficiency was strongly correlated with applied electric current, achieving 57.3% at 15 mA and a 12-hour HRT.
- Optimal electrode potential and current density were identified as 2.5 V and 0.083 mA/cm², respectively.
- Elevated temperatures (5-35°C) increased denitrification rates, while prolonged operation led to pH decrease and nitrite accumulation, inhibiting the process.
Impact:
- The study establishes optimal operating conditions for coated electrode denitrifying reactors, improving nitrate removal efficiency.
- Findings provide insights into managing pH and nitrite accumulation for sustainable autotrophic denitrification.
- The research contributes to the development of effective bio-electrochemical technologies for wastewater treatment.