Abstract
In this study, we examine the dewaterability of sludge after treatment by KMnO4 at various pH levels, with the goal of understanding the dewaterability of strong oxidizers to waste activated sludge. Good dewatering performance is observed, with capillary suction times (CST) reduced from 263.4 to 30.1s, and specific resistance to filtration (SRF) falling by 19.6%. Proteins and polysaccharides in tightly bound extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) were also significantly reduced. Based on spectroscopic and electrochemical analysis, we propose mechanisms for the improved dewatering in terms of changes to the sludge's physicochemical properties and EPS. Under strong oxidation, the structure surrounding the bound water is oxidized and bound water is released, so the dewaterability of the sludge is improved.Weiliang Pan and Jiaoni Li contributed equally to this work.
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