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¹College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China.

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This review covers 2014 research on thermal effects in water pollution control, including wastewater treatment, nutrient removal, and resource recovery methods. It examines various techniques like anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, and oxidation for effective environmental management.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Water Treatment Technologies

Background:

Thermal effects significantly influence water pollution control processes.
Understanding these effects is crucial for optimizing treatment efficiency and environmental impact.
Research in 2014 highlighted advancements in managing thermal aspects of water treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and synthesize research published in 2014 concerning thermal effects in water pollution control.
To provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and identify research trends.
To cover diverse treatment methodologies impacted by thermal factors.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of scientific literature published in 2014.
Categorization of research based on treatment processes and thermal influences.
Analysis of findings related to anaerobic wastewater and sludge treatment, biological nutrient removal, membrane biological treatment, sewage sludge pyrolysis, natural treatment, resource recovery, electrolysis, oxidation, and adsorption.

Main Results:

Significant research activity in 2014 focused on thermal effects across various water pollution control domains.
Key areas included anaerobic digestion, nutrient removal, and sludge management, with thermal parameters being critical.
Advancements were noted in resource recovery and advanced oxidation/adsorption techniques influenced by temperature.

Conclusions:

Thermal effects are a critical, cross-cutting theme in modern water pollution control research.
Continued investigation into thermal influences is essential for developing sustainable and efficient water treatment solutions.
The 2014 literature demonstrates a growing understanding and application of thermal process control.