articleSustainabilityApr 12, 2025GOLD OA

Advanced Oxidation Process in the Sustainable Treatment of Refractory Wastewater: A Systematic Literature Review

JAJorge Alejandro Silva Rodrí­guez de San Miguel

Instituto Politécnico Nacional

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Abstract

More than 4 billion people yearly suffer from global water scarcity amid climate change, rapid population growth, and growing industrial activity. Due to the high concentrations of recalcitrant organic compounds, refractory wastewater is highly resistant to conventional biological treatment and represents a critical obstacle for water reuse and sustainable water management. A systematic literature review of 35 peer-reviewed articles published from 2010 to 2025 is provided to evaluate the utilization and sustainability potential of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for treating recalcitrant wastewater. Using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) framework, the review…

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  • Refractory (planetary science)
  • Systematic review
  • Process (computing)
  • Sewage treatment
  • Wastewater
  • Environmental science
  • Waste management
  • Engineering
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