Electrocoagulation Column for the Removal of Chromium from Tannery Wastewater: Adsorption Kinetics and Sludge Recovery.

ABSTRACT: Electrocoagulation is an efficient electrochemical technology used for the treatment of contaminants in wastewater with reportedly high efficiency in treating chromium-rich wastewater. In this study, the removal of chromium (III) ions from tannery wastewater by electrocoagulation is investigated at different pH, current density, and chromium concentrations. The complete removal of chromium ions is achieved at a pH of 6.5, current density of 10.0 mA cm^-2, and chromium concentration of 500 mg L^-1 in batch experiments within an hour. The results showed that the formation of coagulant species during the first 30 min facilitated the chromium removal efficiency through both electrocoagulation and adsorption at low pH of 4. When taking into account varying adsorbent mass, th

SUBMITTER: Genawi NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12368881 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature