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Factorial design analysis for COD removal from landfill leachate by photoassisted Fered-Fenton process

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The Fered-Fenton process has been shown to be an effective method for leachate treatment, but it still faces problems of inadequate regeneration of ferrous ion. However, the use of the photoassisted Fered-Fenton process could overcome this difficulty and improve the efficiency of chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal since photoassisted Fered-Fenton process induces the production of hydroxyl radicals from the regeneration of ferrous ions and the reaction of hydrogen peroxide with UV light. As there are so many operating parameters in photoassisted Fered-Fenton process, it is necessary to develop a mathematical model in order to produce the most economical process. In the present study, a factorial design was carried out to evaluate leachate treatment by photoassisted Fered-Fenton process. The influence of the following variables: H2O2 concentration, Fe2+ concentration, current density, and initial pH in the photoassisted Fered-Fenton process was investigated by measuring COD removal efficiencies after 60-min reaction. The relationship between COD removal and the most significant independent variables was established by means of an experimental design. The H2O2 concentration, Fe2+ concentration, initial pH, and the interaction effect between current density and initial pH were all significant factors. The factorial design models were derived based on the COD removal efficiency results and the models fit the data well.

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This study was supported Human Settlements and Environment Commission of Shenzhen Municipality, Wuhan Science and Technology Bureau through “The Gongguan Project”, China (Grant No.201060723313) and the National High-Tech R&D Program (863 Program) of China (Grant No. 2008AA06Z332). We appreciate the valuable comments and suggestions from the reviewers. The generous help of Professor David H. Bremner in revising this manuscript is also greatly appreciated.

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    Xiaogang Wu, Hui Zhang, Yanli Li, Daobin Zhang & Xianwang Li

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Wu, X., Zhang, H., Li, Y. et al. Factorial design analysis for COD removal from landfill leachate by photoassisted Fered-Fenton process. Environ Sci Pollut Res 21, 8595–8602 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-014-2790-2

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