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ClearSimultaneous removal of microplastics and benzalkonium chloride using electrocoagulation process: statistical modeling and techno-economic optimization
An electrocoagulation process simultaneously removed microplastics and the disinfectant benzalkonium chloride from water, achieving 82.5% microplastic and 90.35% DDBAC removal under optimized conditions of pH 7.4, 80 minutes, 0.05 M electrolyte, and 12.59 V.
Electrical Innovations in Electrocoagulation: Designing and Testing Prototypes for Sustainable Water Treatment
Researchers designed and tested an innovative electrocoagulation prototype incorporating an optimised electrical generator to improve coagulation efficiency and reduce energy consumption in industrial wastewater treatment. Experimental testing demonstrated reliable performance of the system for treating industrial effluents without chemical additives, with applicability particularly relevant for arid regions.
Tratamiento de aguas residuales mediante electrocoagulación: Análisis bibliométrico de publicaciones científicas y revisión de resultados
This review presents a bibliometric analysis of 3,146 scientific articles on electrocoagulation for wastewater treatment published from 1975 to 2024, identifying eight research clusters encompassing reactor configurations, electrode materials, and contaminant removal efficiency in both domestic and industrial wastewater applications.
Optimizing microplastic treatment in the effluent of biological nutrient removal processes using electrocoagulation: Taguchi experimental design
Researchers optimized an electrocoagulation process using aluminum electrodes to remove microplastics from biological wastewater treatment plant effluent. Using Taguchi experimental design, they identified the most important process variables affecting removal efficiency, including current density and treatment time. The study demonstrates that electrocoagulation can be an effective supplementary treatment step for reducing microplastic discharge from wastewater facilities.
A Taguchi-Based Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Electrocoagulation Use of Aluminum Electrodes for Laundry Wastewater Treatment
Researchers used a Taguchi L9 orthogonal array experimental design to optimise sono-electrocoagulation (SEC) with aluminium electrodes for treating laundry wastewater containing surfactants and microfibers, identifying optimal operating parameters for efficient removal.
Removal of microplastics by electrocoagulation
Researchers investigated electrocoagulation (EC) as a microplastic removal method using a fractional factorial design to evaluate electrode type, contact time, agitation speed, and current density, finding that an aluminum anode at 20 A/m2 and 70 rpm achieved 98.04% microplastic removal within 15 minutes with high model accuracy (R2 = 0.99).
Assessing the efficacy of electrocoagulation process for polypropylene microplastics removal from wastewater: Optimization through TOPSIS approach
Researchers evaluated electrocoagulation as a method for removing polypropylene microplastics from wastewater, testing different electrode materials and operating conditions. They found that using aluminum electrodes achieved up to 95.5% microplastic removal efficiency with relatively low energy consumption. The study suggests that electrocoagulation is a practical and cost-effective treatment option that could complement existing wastewater treatment processes.
Comparative Efficiency of Coagulation-Flocculation and Electrocoagulation for Turbidity Removal in Surface Water Treatment: A Case Study of the Ayédjoko Dam, Benin
Researchers compared conventional coagulation-flocculation using aluminum sulfate with electrocoagulation using aluminum electrodes for treating surface water from the Ayedjoko Dam in Benin, optimizing both processes via response surface methodology. Electrocoagulation achieved superior turbidity removal of 98.23% compared to 92.06% for chemical coagulation, demonstrating clear operational advantages despite higher energy demands.
Removal of microplastics in food packaging industry wastewaters with electrocoagulation process: Optimization by Box-Behnken design
This study tested an electrocoagulation method for removing microplastics from food packaging factory wastewater, achieving 99% removal under optimized conditions. The treatment cost was calculated at just $0.125 per cubic meter of wastewater, making it a cost-effective option. This is significant because most microplastic research focuses on household wastewater, while industrial sources like packaging factories are major but understudied contributors to microplastic pollution.
Electrocoagulation Assessment to Remove Micropolystyrene Particles in Wastewater
Researchers evaluated the use of electrocoagulation for removing micropolystyrene particles from synthetic wastewater, testing variables like electrode material, current density, and particle size. They found that the process was effective at removing microplastics, with aluminum electrodes and higher current densities achieving the best results. The study supports electrocoagulation as a viable treatment technology for reducing microplastic loads in wastewater.
Electrocoagulation/Electroflotation Process for Removal of Organics and Microplastics in Laundry Wastewater
Researchers optimised an electrocoagulation/electroflotation process for treating laundry wastewater using response surface methodology, testing different electrode combinations, pH levels, current strengths, and treatment times. Using Fe-Al electrodes at pH 9 with 2.16 A for 60 minutes, they achieved 91%, 94%, 98%, and 100% removal of COD, surfactant, microplastics, and colour respectively, at an operating cost of $1.32 per cubic metre.
Assessing the Removal Efficiency of Microplastics from Water Using Electrocoagulation
Researchers in Pakistan tested electrocoagulation as an affordable method for removing microplastics from water, measuring removal efficiency across different electrode materials and operating conditions. The technique achieved high removal rates while meeting sustainable development goals around clean water access, with iron electrodes outperforming aluminum.
Analysis of The Effect of Aluminum Electrode Geometry on The Removal of Polyethylene Microbeads Using The Electrocoagulation Method in Greywater
Researchers developed and tested a cylindrical electrode geometry design for electrocoagulation to remove polyethylene microbeads from greywater, examining how aluminum electrode geometry affects removal efficiency of the small, low-density microbeads that pass through conventional wastewater treatment.
Removal of Microbeads from Wastewater Using Electrocoagulation
Researchers tested electrocoagulation as a method for removing microbeads from wastewater, finding it effectively reduced microbead concentrations and offering it as a promising complement to conventional wastewater treatment technologies.
Removal of Microfiber from Laundry Wastewater Using the Electrocoagulation Method
Researchers investigated microfiber release from laundry wastewater and found a reference load of 2.5 L of synthetic textiles released approximately 92,700-114,300 synthetic microfibers. Electrocoagulation treatment at neutral pH, 25-minute operating time, and 300 A/m² current density achieved 97.9% microfiber removal efficiency at a treatment cost of US$0.53/m³.
Electrocoagulation for Remediation of Microplastics
This chapter provides a technical analysis of electrocoagulation (EC) as a method for microplastic remediation, covering the underlying mechanisms, electrochemical reactions, and key operational parameters such as current density, pH, and electrolyte concentration. The authors review both the environmental benefits and practical trade-offs of EC relative to other removal technologies.
The Electrocoagulation Method for Removing Zinc and Chromium from Electroplating Industry Wastewater
Researchers used the electrocoagulation method with iron electrodes to simultaneously remove chromium and zinc from electroplating wastewater, finding that optimal removal (99% Cr, 79% Zn) occurred at pH 9 after 30 minutes. The process followed pseudo-first-order kinetics and consumed only 25 kWh/m3, demonstrating economic viability.
Identification, removal of microplastics and surfactants from laundry wastewater using electrocoagulation method
Laundry wastewater from a 2 kg synthetic fabric load released up to 114,300 microfibers per wash, and an electrocoagulation treatment removed roughly 98% of those fibers along with surfactants and organic load in about 25 minutes at a cost of US$0.53 per cubic meter. The results highlight both how significant laundry is as a microplastic source and that electrocoagulation is a cost-effective option for treating it before wastewater reaches natural waterways.
Electrocoagulation in Wastewater Treatment: A Comprehensive Review of Heavy Metal and Pollutant Removal
This comprehensive review evaluates electrocoagulation as a wastewater treatment method for removing heavy metals and other pollutants, including microplastics. Researchers found that electrocoagulation is a versatile and effective technique compared to conventional methods like membrane filtration or chemical coagulation. The study highlights its advantages in terms of environmental compatibility and cost-effectiveness, while noting that optimization of operating parameters is still needed for different wastewater types.
The effect of voltage on polypropylene microplastics removal by electrocoagulation process using Fe electrode
This study tested electrocoagulation — running an electrical current through wastewater using iron electrodes — as a method to remove polypropylene microplastics, finding that 20 volts provided the best balance of removal efficiency and cost. The results add to growing evidence that electrocoagulation is a viable treatment option for filtering microplastics out of wastewater before it is discharged into rivers and oceans.
Optimization of oil industry wastewater treatment system and proposing empirical correlations for chemical oxygen demand removal using electrocoagulation and predicting the system’s performance by artificial neural network
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it focuses on optimizing electrocoagulation treatment of oil industry wastewater and developing empirical formulas for chemical oxygen demand removal.
Assessment of Electrocoagulation Process Efficiency in the Removal of PVC Microplastics from Synthetic Seawater
Researchers investigated and optimized electrocoagulation as a method for removing PVC microplastics from marine environments, evaluating its efficiency compared to other treatment approaches and identifying suitable operating parameters.
Analysis of the Efficiency of the Electrocoagulation Process in the Removal of Microplastics
Researchers demonstrated that electrocoagulation using aluminum electrodes can remove up to 90% of microplastic glitter particles from water, with efficiency increasing as electrical conductivity and current intensity rise. This low-cost, chemical-free approach shows strong potential as a practical treatment step for removing microplastics from water without adding secondary contaminants.
Electrocoagulation with aluminum electrodes for sago industry wastewater: Process optimization and performance evaluation through response surface methodology
This paper is not primarily about microplastics — it evaluates electrocoagulation as a wastewater treatment method for sago (tapioca starch) industry effluent, optimizing conditions to achieve strong removal of organic load, suspended solids, and nutrients.