Evaluation of Color and COD Removal by Fenton and Photo-Fenton Processes from Industrial Paper Wastewater

Abstract

Advanced oxidation processes which produce hydroxyl radicals with high oxidation potential have come forward among the methods used in the treatment of industrial wastewaters containing organic pollutants that are difficult to biodegrade. The application of UV rays with the fentanyl reactivity showed that the organic material is more fragmented and the degradation rate is higher. In this study, Fenton process and photo-Fenton process were applied to industrial wastewater of paper. In experimental studies, optimum experimental parameters such as iron ion and hydrogen peroxide concentrations, pH, temperature, reaction time, mixing speed and light intensity were determined and processes were compared. 70% color and 51% chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal in the Fenton process; 96% color and 90% COD removal in the photo-Fenton process were obtained. The addition of UV radiation to the oxidation process resulted in better degradation of organic contaminants and enhanced color and COD removal efficiency. Although the optimum reaction time of the Fenton process was 120 minutes, the optimum reaction time of the photo-Fenton process was 60 minutes.