How Does Catalysis Aid in Water and Wastewater Treatment?
Water pollution is another critical area where catalysis is applied:
Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs): These involve the generation of hydroxyl radicals through catalytic reactions, which can effectively degrade organic pollutants in water. Catalytic Wet Air Oxidation (CWAO): This process uses catalysts to oxidize organic pollutants in wastewater at elevated temperatures and pressures, converting them into carbon dioxide and water. Electrocatalysis: Catalysts are used to drive electrochemical reactions for the removal of contaminants from water, such as the reduction of nitrates or the decomposition of organic molecules.
