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Electrochemical technique for paper mill effluent degradation using concentric aluminum tube electrodes (CATE)

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In this study, Taguchi experimental design was used to the optimize operating parameters for the degradation of paper mill effluent using electrochemical (EC) process with two-dimensional concentric aluminum tube electrodes (CATE). For this purpose, four significant experimental factors were used in four levels pH (6–9), electrolysis time (10–40 min), voltage (6–12 V) and surface area (357–624 cm2). The process parameters were optimized, through performing L16 orthogonal array of Taguchi technique, for the removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and turbidity. The percent COD and turbidity reductions were transferred into an accurate S/N ratio for a larger value is the better (LBT) response. The study presents a unique method of finding optimum combination of process parameters to illustrate their effect on the turbidity and COD reduction. The treatment conditions for the maximum elimination of the pollutants were second level of pH (7), third level of ET (30 min), fourth level of voltage (12 V) and second level of surface area (446 cm2). The confirmation experiment results were within the confidence intervals (CI) indicating an acceptable agreement between predicted and observed values. Based on the p-values, the electrolysis time and voltages were found to be the most significant factors for both COD and turbidity reduction. The findings of research indicated, that the Taguchi method can be used successfully for the treatment of paper industry effluent by electrochemical technique.

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We gratefully thank Visvesvaraya Technology University, Jnana Sangama, Belagavi for support extended to this research work. The authors would also like to thank Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot, Karnataka for providing research facilities and encouragement.

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Bhagawati, P.B., Shivayogimath, C.B. Electrochemical technique for paper mill effluent degradation using concentric aluminum tube electrodes (CATE). J Environ Health Sci Engineer 19, 553–564 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40201-021-00627-8

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