Demonstrating Advanced Oxidation with Biodegradation for Removal of Carbamazepine

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This study evaluated the combination of ultraviolet plus hydrogen peroxide (UV-H2O2)-based advanced oxidation and biodegradation to enable carbamazepine removal; specifically, to determine whether the products of the advanced oxidation of carbamazepine can be further biodegraded by activated sludge microbial communities. The research indicates that AOP treatment followed by a biological degradation process at wastewater treatment plants (either via engineered processes such as biofiltration or through constructed wetlands downstream of the effluent) may be able to achieve a significant level of CBZ mineralization. Published by WERF. 38 pages. Online PDF. (2012)

Originally funded as WERF project INFR6SG09.

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Demonstrating Advanced Oxidation with Biodegradation for Removal of Carbamazepine

Abstract

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Demonstrating Advanced Oxidation with Biodegradation for Removal of Carbamazepine

Evaluating Fate Mechanisms for Contaminants of Concern in BNR Treatment Systems

Assessing the Impacts of Backwash Practice on Biofiltration Operation and Performance

Guidance Manual for Monitoring Biological Filtration of Drinking Water

Cost-Effective Approaches for Control of Multiple Constituents of Emerging Concern (CECs)

Understanding the Value Proposition for Thermal Processes to Mitigate PFAS in Biosolids

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Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important