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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume 44, 2009 - Issue 5
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Evaluating the photo-catalytic application of Fenton's reagent augmented with TiO2 and ZnO for the mineralization of an oil-water emulsion

Maha A. Tony Centre for Water Resources Research, School of Architecture, Landscape and Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, Newstead, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland; Basic Engineering Science Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minoufiya University, Minoufiya, Egypt
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Y. Q. Zhao Centre for Water Resources Research, School of Architecture, Landscape and Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, Newstead, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland
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P. J. Purcell Centre for Water Resources Research, School of Architecture, Landscape and Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, Newstead, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland
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M. F. El-Sherbiny Basic Engineering Science Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minoufiya University, Minoufiya, Egypt
Pages 488-493 | Received 21 Oct 2008, Published online: 25 Feb 2009
 
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Abstract

In the present study, homogenous (photo-Fenton) and heterogeneous photo-assisted systems (Fenton/TiO2/UV, Fenton/ZnO/UV and Fenton/TiO2/UV/Air) were investigated for the treatment of a diesel-oil wastewater emulsion. The augmentation of the photo-Fenton process by heterogeneous TiO2 increased the reaction rate, in terms of COD reduction efficiency from 61% to 71%. Furthermore, the COD removal efficiency was increased to 84% when air was bubbled through the reactants. However, if the Fenton/TiO2 /UV/Air process is to be utilized as a treatment for this wastewater, the separation of the TiO2 from the treated effluent would need further consideration.

Acknowledgments

Financial support from the Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt, through the channel scheme mission from the mission department is gratefully acknowledged. The authors are also grateful to Mr. P. Kearney for his technical assistance.

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