A critical review on application of photocatalysis for toxicity reduction of real wastewaters
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology · Aalto University · +1 more institution
Abstract
Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) such as photocatalysis are widely studied for degradation of organic pollutants of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). However, degradation of organic pollutants leads to formation of by-products, which may be more toxic than parental contaminants. The toxicity of wastewater treated by photocatalysis is topical issue. In this review paper recent studies concerned with photocatalytic detoxification of real industrial and municipal wastewater were assembled and critically discussed. Such issues as challenges for application of photocatalytic wastewater detoxification, feasibility of various toxicity tests, reuse of photocatalysts, cost estimation, etc. were considered.…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 25.51
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 129
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4Topics & keywords
- Photocatalysis
- Pollutant
- Wastewater
- Detoxification (alternative medicine)
- Sewage treatment
- Environmental science
- Contamination
- Waste management
- Clean water and sanitation