Degradation of cyanotoxins (microcystin) in drinking water using photoelectrooxidation

Brazilian Journal of Biology

Aca Garcia¹  Mas Rodrigues¹  Jln Xavier¹  V Gazulla¹  A Meneguzzi¹  Am Bernardes¹ 

关键词: microcystin;    cyanotoxin;    advanced oxidation process;    photoelectrooxidation;    microcistina;    cianotoxinas;    processo de oxidação avançada;    fotoeletrooxidação;   

DOI  :  10.1590/1519-6984.1413

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The discharge of sewage and industrial effluents containing high concentrations of pollutants in water bodies increases eutrophication. Cyanobacteria, some of the organisms whose growth is promoted by high nutrient concentrations, are resistant and produce several types of toxins, known as cyanotoxins, highly harmful to human beings. Current water treatment systems for the public water supply are not efficient in degradation of toxins. Advanced oxidation processes (AOP) have been tested for the removal of cyanotoxins, and the results have been positive. This study examines the application of photoelectrooxidation in the degradation of cyanotoxins (microcystins). The performance of the oxidative processes involved was evaluated separately: Photocatalysis, Electrolysis and Photoelectrooxidation. Results showed that the electrical current and UV radiation were directly associated with toxin degradation. The PEO system is efficient in removing cyanotoxins, and the reduction rate reached 99%. The final concentration of toxin was less than 1 µg/L of microcystin in the treated solution.

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