Review Article

Removal of Organic Matter from Landfill Leachate by Advanced Oxidation Processes: A Review

Table 5

Influence of operating factors in electro-oxidation of leachate [57].

Operating factorInfluence

Anode materialsAnode materials with high electrocatalytic activity and high anodic oxygen evolution potential cause a high COD and NH3–N removal efficiency; usage of metal anode such as Fe and Al causes simultaneous electro-oxidation and electro-coagulation
pHThe influence of pH is unclear. Reported results are inconsistent
Current densityIncrease in current density causes increase in removal efficiencies of COD and color
Chloride ion concentrationIncrease in Cl- concentration improves removal of pollutants, but increase the hazard of formation of chlorinated organics
Additional electrolytesEects of additional electrolytes depend on their species and properties