Abstract
In this study, ozone (O3) was applied to oxidize nonylphenol (NP) and nonylphnol ethoxylates (NPEOs). Both oxidation performance and kinetics were evaluated under different operating conditions created by varying O 3 doses,solution pHs or molar ratios of H2O 2/O3.This study demonstrates that at pH 7, more than 90% NP (initial NP concentration: 0.51 mg/L) can be removed by 4 mg/L O3. In all pH range (5-9), NP was also effectively oxidized. However, the amount of NP destructed by O3 in the ID phase (instantaneous O3 demand during 30 sec) was more significant at higher pH. The NP destruction in the ID30sec phase was also significantly increased when H 2O2 was applied along with O3. O3 was also found to be very effective in oxidizing NPEOs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7-12 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Jun 2007 |
Keywords
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Nonylphenol
- Nonylphenol ethoxylates
- Oxidation
- Ozone