Adsorption-oxidation process for removal of organic micropollutants Supervisor
Dr. Yamina Doekhi -Bennani
Professor
Prof. Luuk Rietveld
E-mail
[email protected]
Project duration
3-8 month
MSc/BSc student
MSc or BSc
Research field Wastewater treatment Subject title Adox – a next generation adsorption-oxidation process for removal of organic micropollutants from municipal wastewater Introduction There are increasing concerns about volatile organic compounds (VOCs) regarding their health effects and frequent occurrence. Adsorption using granular activated carbon (GAC) is a safe methodology for removing VOCs from water. Although GAC has been widely used to remove VOCs from water, the use of granular zeolites is a promising substitute to the conventional activated carbon because of its regenerative properties. The impacts of operating variables on the adsorption/regeneration performance of the granular zeolites will be assessed.
The study The AdOx research project at the Delft University of Technology focusses on the development of an innovative technology for the removal of OMPs from municipal wastewater. The AdOx process integrates adsorption to zeolites and ozonation, and is expected to be able to remove a wide range of OMPs in a cost-effective and sustainable way. Requirement and offer Are you looking for an exciting hands-on learning opportunity? Would you like to combine your bachelor’s or master’s thesis with a practice? We look for students who would be interested to take part in the project. The project will include laboratory work. If you became interested, I’d be happy elaborate more about the specific hypotheses of the individual ideas – and there is scope to discuss the framing of project. Are you interested or would you like to know more? Feel free to mail Yasmina (
[email protected]).
