Electrochemical oxidation for landfill leachate treatment

Yang Deng, James D. Englehardt

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Abstract

This paper aims at providing an overview of electrochemical oxidation processes used for treatment of landfill leachate. The typical characteristics of landfill leachate are briefly reviewed, and the reactor designs used for electro-oxidation of leachate are summarized. Electrochemical oxidation can significantly reduce concentrations of organic contaminants, ammonia, and color in leachate. Pretreatment methods, anode materials, pH, current density, chloride concentration, and other additional electrolytes can considerably influence performance. Although high energy consumption and potential chlorinated organics formation may limit its application, electrochemical oxidation is a promising and powerful technology for treatment of landfill leachate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)380-388
Number of pages9
JournalWaste Management
Volume27
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007

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