Electrocoagulation of a Real Malaysian Leachate Sample Using Al Electrodes to Meet Discharge Standards

Abstract:

This work investigates the applicability of electrocoagulation using aluminum (Al) electrodes to treat a typical Malaysian leachate sample. The treated leachate sample well met Malaysian discharge standards in terms of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and color. Color was lowered by 72 %. To the knowledge of the authors, no earlier study on the use of Al electrodes in the treatment of a real leachate sample has been reported elsewhere. This work suggests that Electrocoagulation using Al electrodes could an efficient approach in real leachate treatment processes.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 622-623)
• Pages: 1716-1720
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.622-623.1716
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Masoumeh Moayerikashani, Salman Masoudi Soltani
• Keywords: Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Color, Electrocoagulation, Leachate

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