Electrochemical degradation of organic pollutants using three-dimensional electrode of RVC/PbO2

• Grant number: 12/04168-0
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: August 01, 2013
• End date: July 31, 2015
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Chemical Process Industries
• Principal Investigator: Luis Augusto Martins Ruotolo
• Grantee: Luis Augusto Martins Ruotolo
• Host Institution: Centro de Ciências Exatas e de Tecnologia (CCET). Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR). São Carlos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The problems caused by the growing of the environmental contamination by pesticides have been calling the attention of researches, authorities, and population in general since their effects have been more present in our lives. Environmental contamination can be avoided by using, in most cases, biological treatments. However, some classes of compounds, among them many pesticides, are refractory to this kind of treatment and require different technologies in order to oxidize the organic compound. In this context, the electrochemical technology emerged as an alternative which is environmentally compatible. Other advantages are elimination of transport and storage of hazardous chemicals, reduction of the workmanship, and ease to automatization. Despite these advantages, for the effective use of the electrochemical technology for effluent treatment some drawbacks must be overcome, being the principal the mass transfer restriction resulting from the low concentration of these compounds in industrial effluents, which affects the current efficiency (CE) and the energy consumption (EC). In order to overcome this difficult and minimize EC, it is proposed in this project the electrochemical oxidation using three-dimensional electrodes of reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC) covered by PbO2 as electroactive material. In the first part of this project it will be developed the process for PbO2 electrodeposition on RVC using a flow reactor. Variables such as current density, temperature, and flow rate will be studied in these experiments. The second part, the pesticide degradation in a flow reactor will be studied as a function of operational variables such as current density, flow rate, pH, temperature, and chloride concentration. These variables were chosen because they have influence on the charge and mass transfer aspects concerning to electrochemical oxidation. The data obtained will the systematically analyzed using a Box-Behnken factorial design in order to optimize CE and EC. The intermediate compounds formed during the electroxidation will be identified and quantified using HPLC-MS. (AU)

Scientific publications

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(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

FARINOS, ROSIMEIRE M.; RUOTOLO, LUIS A. M.. Three-dimensional anodes prepared by electrodeposition of -PbO2 onto reticulated vitreous carbon with different porosities. Journal of Materials Research, v. 31, n. 20, p. 3168-3178, OCT 2016. (12/04168-0)

OLIVEIRA, KAIQUE S. G. C.; FARINOS, ROSIMEIRE M.; VEROLI, ALYNE B.; RUOTOLO, LUIS A. M.. Electrochemical incineration of glyphosate wastewater using three-dimensional electrode. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, v. 42, n. 2, p. 170-181, JAN 15 2021. (12/04168-0)

BRITTO-COSTA, PEDRO H.; RUOTOLO, LUIS A. M.. Optimization of copper electrowinning from synthetic copper sulfate solution using a pulsed bed electrode. HYDROMETALLURGY, v. 150, p. 52-60, DEC 2014. (12/04168-0)

FARINOS, ROSIMEIRE M.; RUOTOLO, LUIS A. M.. Comparison of the electrooxidation performance of three-dimensional RVC/PbO2 and boron-doped diamond electrodes. Electrochimica Acta, v. 224, p. 32-39, JAN 10 2017. (12/04168-0)

OLIVEIRA, K. S. G. C.; VEROLI, A. B.; RUOTOLO, L. A. M.. Using modulated current for energy minimization in the electrochemical treatment of effluents containing organic pollutants. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, v. 399, NOV 15 2020. (12/04168-0)