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Recent Advances in Decolorization and Degradation of Dyes in Textile Effluent

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Textile effluent is a major source of water pollution due to the presence of dyes. Dyes are complex organic compounds that are resistant to degradation and impart color to wastewater. The discharge of textile effluent into water bodies can have a negative impact on aquatic life and can also pose a threat to human health. In recent years, there has been growing interest in developing effective methods for the decolorization and degradation of dyes in textile effluent.

A variety of methods have been developed for the decolorization and degradation of dyes in textile effluent. These methods can be classified into two main categories:

Physico-chemical methods involve the use of physical or chemical processes to remove dyes from wastewater. These methods include adsorption, coagulation, flocculation, and filtration.
Biological methods involve the use of microorganisms to degrade dyes in wastewater. These methods include aerobic and anaerobic biodegradation.

In recent years, there has been growing interest in developing more effective and sustainable methods for the decolorization and degradation of dyes in textile effluent. Some of the most promising recent advances in this field include:

Recent Advances in Decolorization and Degradation of Dyes in Textile Effluent by Biological Approaches (CRC Focus)

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Electrochemical methods use electrical current to generate reactive species that can degrade dyes. These methods are effective for decolorizing a wide range of dyes, including azo dyes, anthraquinone dyes, and phthalocyanine dyes.
Ultrasound is a high-frequency sound wave that can be used to degrade dyes in wastewater. Ultrasound can generate cavitation bubbles, which can collapse and produce reactive species that can degrade dyes.
Photocatalysis is a process that uses light to activate a catalyst, which can then degrade dyes in wastewater. Photocatalysis is effective for decolorizing a wide range of dyes, including azo dyes, anthraquinone dyes, and phthalocyanine dyes.
Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are a group of processes that use strong oxidants to generate reactive species that can degrade dyes in wastewater. AOPs are effective for decolorizing a wide range of dyes, including azo dyes, anthraquinone dyes, and phthalocyanine dyes.
Membrane filtration is a process that uses a membrane to separate dyes from wastewater. Membrane filtration is effective for removing dyes from wastewater, but it can be expensive and can generate a large volume of sludge.

The decolorization and degradation of dyes in textile effluent is a challenging problem, but there has been significant progress in this field in recent years. The development of new and more effective methods for decolorizing and degrading dyes is essential for protecting water quality and human health.

Recent Advances in Decolorization and Degradation of Dyes in Textile Effluent by Biological Approaches (CRC Focus)

by Isabel Thomas

4.8 out of 5