Textiles wastewater treatment technology: A review

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Water Treatment Technology

Background:

• Textile wastewater discharge is a major environmental and public health concern.
• Effluents contain high concentrations of recalcitrant chemicals resistant to biodegradation.
• Existing treatment technologies require effective and sustainable solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review published literature on textile wastewater treatment in 2019.
• To organize and present current textile treatment technologies.
• To discuss future research directions in textile wastewater management.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of textile wastewater treatment studies from 2019.
• Categorization of treatment technologies into physicochemical, biological, and combined processes.
• Analysis of the characteristics and challenges of textile dye wastewater.

Main Results:

• Physicochemical methods offer effective removal of recalcitrant compounds.
• Biological processes show potential but face limitations with certain pollutants.
• Combined processes demonstrate superior performance for complex textile effluents.
• The review identifies key advancements and persistent challenges in the field.

Conclusions:

• There is a critical need for integrated, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective treatment strategies for textile wastewater.
• Future research should focus on optimizing combined treatment processes and developing novel sustainable technologies.
• Addressing the recalcitrant nature of textile pollutants is paramount for environmental protection.