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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, Sultanate of Oman.
Summary
This review summarizes 2015 literature on textile wastewater treatment alternatives. It covers Best Available Techniques and promising physico-chemical, biological, and combined treatment processes for industrial wastewater management.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Biotechnology
Background:
- Textile industry wastewater poses significant environmental challenges due to complex pollutant mixtures.
- The implementation of Best Available Techniques (BAT) is crucial for sustainable textile manufacturing.
- Effective wastewater treatment is essential to minimize the ecological impact of textile operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize the scientific literature from 2015 concerning advanced wastewater treatment alternatives for the textile industry.
- To provide an overview of current and emerging technologies for treating textile industrial effluents.
- To categorize and evaluate promising treatment methods based on their efficacy and applicability.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of scientific publications from 2015.
- Categorization of treatment technologies into physico-chemical, biological, and combined processes.
- Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of various treatment alternatives.
Main Results:
- Physico-chemical methods, such as coagulation, flocculation, and adsorption, show potential for removing specific pollutants.
- Biological treatment processes, including activated sludge and anaerobic digestion, are effective for degrading organic matter.
- Combined processes often offer synergistic effects, leading to higher overall treatment efficiency and broader pollutant removal.
Conclusions:
- A range of effective wastewater treatment technologies are available for the textile industry.
- The selection of the optimal treatment strategy depends on the specific wastewater characteristics and regulatory requirements.
- Continued research and implementation of Best Available Techniques are vital for addressing textile wastewater pollution.
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