Irradiation of wastewater with electron beam is a key to sustainable smart/green cities: a review

Applied Water Science

Y. Avasn Maruthi¹  K. S. S. Sarma²  Kaizar Hossain²  K. P. Rawat²  N. Lakshmana Das³ 

[1] Department of Environmental Studies, GIS, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM University;PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences;Radiation Technology Development Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC);

关键词: Wastewater;    Electron beam radiation;    Remediation;    Smart cities and sustainable environment;   

DOI  :  10.1007/s13201-018-0645-6

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Remediation of wastewater, sludge and removal of objectionable substances from our environment using radiation technology is neglected. Hardly, a couple of decades ago, application of electron beam (EB) technology has gained attention for waste management. When wastewater is irradiated with electron beam, the beam can alter the physico-chemical properties of irradiated aqueous material and also transform wastewater chemicals due to the excitation or ionization of chemical molecules. Thus, chemical reactions may be capable of producing new compounds. The beam of electrons initiates primary reactions to induce the excitation or ionization of molecules at varied rates. This review paper will help to a budding researcher how to optimize the irradiation process to achieve high efficiency with low electron beam energy which is economically viable/feasible. Application of E-beam radiation for wastewater treatment may ensure future smart cities with sustainable water resources management.

【 授权许可】

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