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A Simple and Scalable Fabrication Method for Organic Electronic Devices on Textiles
Published on: March 13, 2017
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Textiles
1Center for Environmental Studies and Research, Sultan Qaboos University, P. O. Box 17, Al-Khoud 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Summary
This review examines 2014 literature on textile wastewater treatment alternatives. It covers best available techniques and promising physico-chemical, biological, and combined treatment processes.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Water Treatment Technologies
Background:
- Textile industry generates significant wastewater with complex pollutants.
- Implementation of Best Available Techniques (BAT) is crucial for sustainable textile manufacturing.
- Effective wastewater treatment is essential to minimize environmental impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and summarize recent (2014) literature on textile wastewater treatment alternatives.
- To identify and discuss promising treatment technologies for textile effluents.
- To provide an overview of physico-chemical, biological, and combined treatment approaches.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of scientific publications from 2014.
- Categorization of treatment technologies into physico-chemical, biological, and combined processes.
- Analysis and synthesis of findings on the efficacy and applicability of various methods.
Main Results:
- Physico-chemical methods (e.g., coagulation, adsorption) show effectiveness in removing specific pollutants.
- Biological treatments offer sustainable options for degrading organic matter.
- Combined processes often provide superior pollutant removal efficiencies compared to single methods.
Conclusions:
- A range of effective treatment alternatives exist for textile wastewater.
- The choice of technology depends on specific effluent characteristics and treatment goals.
- Integration of different treatment methods can enhance overall performance and environmental compliance.
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