Hydrogen Peroxide Quenching with Mineral Catalysts after Advanced Oxidation
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 148, Issue 3
Abstract
This study explored mineral catalysts for quenching after advanced oxidation as an alternative to granular activated carbon or chlorine (two of the most common methods). The following mineral catalysts were evaluated in batch reactors: activated alumina, aluminum oxide, iron (III) oxide, titanium dioxide, titanium, silver, zinc, and magnesium oxide. Of these, aluminum oxide and iron (III) oxide were the most promising catalysts and were further tested in column studies and compared with granular activated carbon (GAC). Aluminum oxide performance in column studies was inferior to the results obtained from GAC and iron (III) oxide, possibly due to the hygroscopic nature of the material. Additional rapid small-scale column tests (RSSCTs) were conducted with iron (III) oxide to mimic a three-year full-scale column operation and achieved 90%–99% removal of . The decomposition of on the catalytic surface appears to generate hydroxyl radicals, although not at a sufficient level to provide considerable additional contaminant destruction after advanced oxidation. The process did not elevate iron concentration in the treated water to a level above the secondary USEPA standard of ( maximum, average). Longer-term pilot-scale study is necessary to determine operational requirements, such as backwashing, and to determine whether the observed loss of activity over time can be regenerated. Overall, the process appears to be a viable option for quenching, making application of advanced oxidation more practical for drinking water treatment where residual can interfere with chlorination.
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Data Availability Statement
All of the data, models, or code generated or used during the study are available from the corresponding author by request.
Acknowledgments
The authors gratefully acknowledge free samples of Bayoxide E 33 HC granular iron oxide provided by Jeffrey Immel of LanXess/Sybron Chemicals Inc. This project was partially funded by a University of North Carolina at Charlotte Faculty research grant and an Office of Technology Transfer seed grant.
Disclaimer
This technology is included in pending Patent Publication Nos. WO 2017/100335 A1 and US 2018/0354832 A1 filed by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is available for licensing via the university’s Charlotte Office of Research Commercialization and Development.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 148 • Issue 3 • March 2022
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Received: Aug 31, 2021
Accepted: Oct 27, 2021
Published online: Dec 31, 2021
Published in print: Mar 1, 2022
Discussion open until: May 31, 2022
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