Degradation of phenol and Cr(VI) liquid waste with plasma electrolysis method and methanol additive

Marsya Farah Fauzia, Nelson Saksono

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Abstract

Phenol and Cr(VI) are two dangerous organic and heavy metal compounds that are widely contained in the wastewater produced by industries, such as paint and textile industries. Conventional technology is still ineffective in treating the two types of waste, so it requires an appropriate waste degradation method. This study used plasma electrolysis technology with a methanol addition to decompose phenol and Cr(VI) wastewater concurrently, resulting in reactive species •OH and H•. Both reactive species are able to degrade organic and inorganic waste simultaneously. The research was conducted at voltage conditions of 650 V at the anode and 400 V at the cathode through the results of current and voltage characterization. After conducting the degradation test with variations of the plasma formation position, the concentration of methanol additives and the rate of air injection, the optimum conditions are anodic plasma, 0.1%v methanol concentration, and an air injection rate of 0.2 L/min. From these optimum conditions, the maximum percentage of phenol degradation was 96.36% and Cr(VI) 78% after 90 minutes of plasma electrolysis process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings
EditorsAndyka Kusuma, Jaka Fajar Fatriansyah, Radon Dhelika, Mochamad Adhiraga Pratama, Ridho Irwansyah, Imam Jauhari Maknun, Wahyuaji Narottama Putra, Romadhani Ardi, Ruki Harwahyu, Yulia Nurliani Harahap, Kenny Lischer
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9780735446410
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Feb 2024
Event17th International Conference on Quality in Research, QiR 2021 in conjunction with the International Tropical Renewable Energy Conference 2021, I-Trec 2021 and the 2nd AUN-SCUD International Conference, CAIC-SIUD - Virtual, Online, India
Duration: 13 Oct 202115 Oct 2021

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Number1
Volume2710
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Quality in Research, QiR 2021 in conjunction with the International Tropical Renewable Energy Conference 2021, I-Trec 2021 and the 2nd AUN-SCUD International Conference, CAIC-SIUD
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityVirtual, Online
Period13/10/2115/10/21

Keywords

  • Air Injection Rate
  • Methanol
  • Phenol and Cr(VI) Waste
  • Plasma Electrolysis

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