Environmental or economic considerations in photo-fenton processes: What choice has the most notable benefits for large-scale applications?

Abstract

A marginal increase in operational costs led to a 45% reduction in carbon footprint. Life cycle assessment and multivariable analysis allow identifying an economic and environmentally friendly operational condition. Photo-Fenton in raceway reactors increases biodegradability of recalcitrant effluents at a low cost (0.33 US$/m3).