title: Evaluating the photo-catalytic application of Fenton's reagent augmented with TiO(2) and ZnO for the mineralization of an oil-water emulsion.
abstract: In the present study, homogenous (photo-Fenton) and heterogeneous photo-assisted systems (Fenton/TiO(2)/UV, Fenton/ZnO/UV and Fenton/TiO(2)/UV/Air) were investigated for the treatment of a diesel-oil wastewater emulsion. The augmentation of the photo-Fenton process by heterogeneous TiO(2) 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/TiO(2) /UV/Air process is to be utilized as a treatment for this wastewater, the separation of the TiO(2) from the treated effluent would need further consideration.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Water Resources Research, School of Architecture, Landscape and Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Maha A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Tony
authors.forename: Y Q
authors.initials: YQ
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Purcell
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: El-Sherbiny
mesh_terms: D002384:Catalysis; D004655:Emulsions; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007501:Iron / Q000737:chemistry*; D010777:Photochemistry; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry*; D015034:Zinc Oxide / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D004655:Emulsions; C045076:Fenton's reagent; C009495:titanium dioxide; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D014025:Titanium; D007501:Iron; D015034:Zinc Oxide