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Application of a solid polymer electrolyte reactor to remove nitrate ions from wastewater

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The application of a zero gap solid polymer electrolyte (ZGSPE) reactor to deminealise nitrate ions in aqueous wastewater is described. The following performance data for the reduction of a simulated alkaline solution with 16.1 mM nitrate ions under galvanostatic operation were achieved: percentage of nitrate removal up to 100%, rates of nitrate removal up to 0.057 mol cm−2 h−1, space–time yields up to 5.4 kg m−3 h−1, current efficiencies up to 24.5% and energy consumption between 40.1 and 63.3 kW h kg−1. The beneficial effects of higher temperatures and nitrate ion concentrations and using a suitable electrolyte flow rate on the activity, selectivity and efficiency is reported. PdRh1.5/Ti mini-mesh electrode used in the study was stable after a cumulative use of 1000 h.

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The authors thank the United Kingdom Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for funding. The work was performed in research facilities provided through an EPSRC/HEFCE Joint Infrastructure Fund award (No. JIF4NESCEQ).

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    H. Cheng, K. Scott & P.A. Christensen

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Cheng, H., Scott, K. & Christensen, P. Application of a solid polymer electrolyte reactor to remove nitrate ions from wastewater. J Appl Electrochem 35, 551–560 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-005-1519-9

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