Electrochemical incineration of high concentration azo dye wastewater on the in situ activated platinum electrode with sustained microwave radiation.

Chemosphere · 2009 · Benefit · Insufficient evidence

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PublicationChemosphere · 2009

Study typeengineering

Reported directionBenefit

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

In this study, an in situ microwave activated platinum electrode was developed for the first time to completely incinerate the azo dye simulated wastewater containing methyl orange. The experiments were carried out in a circulating system under atmospheric pressure. Azo bond of methyl orange was partly broken on Pt, certain decoloration was reached, and the total organic carbon was not removed effectively without microwave activation. However, methyl orange was mineralized completely and efficiently on the in situ microwave activated Pt. 2,5-Dinitrophenol, p-nitrophenol, hydroquinone, benzoquinone, maleic and oxalic acids are the main intermediates during degradation of methyl orange. Aromatic products are the main substances leading to the poisoning of Pt and decrease of electrochemical oxidation efficiency, so methyl orange removal can not be carried out thoroughly. However, the intermediates were broke down quickly with in situ microwave activation promoting the mineralization of methyl orange on Pt.

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Study typeengineering

Effect directionbenefit

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

Exposuremicrowave

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Without microwave activation, the azo bond of methyl orange was partly broken on Pt with some decoloration, but TOC was not removed effectively. With in situ microwave activation of the Pt electrode, methyl orange was mineralized completely and efficiently, with intermediates (e.g., 2,5-dinitrophenol, p-nitrophenol, hydroquinone, benzoquinone, maleic and oxalic acids) breaking down quickly, reducing poisoning effects from aromatic products.

Outcomes measured

Decoloration of methyl orange (azo dye)
Total organic carbon (TOC) removal/mineralization
Identification of degradation intermediates
Electrode poisoning/oxidation efficiency

Limitations

No microwave frequency, power, or exposure parameters reported in the abstract
No quantitative results provided in the abstract (e.g., TOC removal %, kinetics)
Study is an engineering/chemical degradation experiment; not a health or biological effects study

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.07.044
PubMed: 19683784

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