Catalytic Ozonation of Pharmaceuticals Using CeO[sub.2]-CeTiO[sub.x]-Doped Crossflow Ultrafiltration Ceramic Membranes

The removal of persistent organic micropollutants (OMPs) from secondary effluent in wastewater treatment plants is critical for meeting water reuse standards. Traditional treatment methods often fail to adequately degrade these contaminants. This study explored the efficacy of a hybrid ozonation mem...

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Published in:Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2024-07, Vol.14 (13)
Main Authors: Tsiarta, Nikoletta, Morović, Silvia, Mandić, Vilko, Panžić, Ivana, Blažic, Roko, Ćurković, Lidija, Gernjak, Wolfgang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adsorption
Climatic changes
Ozonization
Purification
Sewage
Toiletries
Wastewater
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Summary:The removal of persistent organic micropollutants (OMPs) from secondary effluent in wastewater treatment plants is critical for meeting water reuse standards. Traditional treatment methods often fail to adequately degrade these contaminants. This study explored the efficacy of a hybrid ozonation membrane filtration (HOMF) process using CeO[sub.2] and CeTiO[sub.x]-doped ceramic crossflow ultrafiltration ceramic membranes for the degradation of OMPs. Hollow ceramic membranes (CM) with a 300 kDa molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) were modified to serve as substrates for catalytic nanosized metal oxides in a crossflow and inside-out operational configuration. Three types of depositions were tested: a single layer of CeO[sub.2], a single layer of CeTiO[sub.x], and a combined layer of CeO[sub.2] + CeTiO[sub.x]. These catalytic nanoparticles were distributed uniformly using a solution-based method supported by vacuum infiltration to ensure high-throughput deposition. The results demonstrated successful infiltration of the metal oxides, although the yield permeability and transmembrane flow varied, following this order: pristine > CeTiO[sub.x] > CeO[sub.2] > CeO[sub.2] + CeTiO[sub.x]. Four OMPs were examined: two easily degraded by ozone (carbamazepine and diclofenac) and two recalcitrant (ibuprofen and pCBA). The highest OMP degradation was observed in demineralized water, particularly with the CeO[sub.2] + CeTiO[sub.x] modification, suggesting O[sub.3] decomposition to hydroxyl radicals. The increased resistance in the modified membranes contributed to the adsorption phenomena. The degradation efficiency decreased in secondary effluent due to competition with the organic and inorganic load, highlighting the challenges in complex water matrices.
ISSN:2079-4991
2079-4991
DOI:10.3390/nano14131163