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Kinetic modelling of the electrochemical mineralization of organic pollutants for wastewater treatment

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The electrochemical mineralization of organic pollutants is a new technology for treatment of dilute wastewater (COD < 5 g L−1). In this method, use of the electrical energy can produce complete oxidation of pollutants on high oxidation power anodes. An ideal anode for this type of treatment is a boron-doped diamond electrode (BDD) characterized by a high reactivity towards oxidation of organics. In the present work kinetic aspects of organic mineralization is discussed. The proposed theoretical kinetic model on boron-doped diamond anodes is in excellent agreement with experimental results. In addition economic aspects of electrochemical organic mineralization are reported.

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    Agnieszka Kapałka, György Fóti & Christos Comninellis

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Kapałka, A., Fóti, G. & Comninellis, C. Kinetic modelling of the electrochemical mineralization of organic pollutants for wastewater treatment. J Appl Electrochem 38, 7–16 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-007-9365-6

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