Effects of photocatalytic pre-treatment of penicillin G formulation effluent on its toxicity and biotreatability

Arslan-Alaton I., Gurses F.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION, vol.27, pp.38-48, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.38-48
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The effect of Fenton-like and photo-Fenton pre-treatment on the toxicity and biodegradability of Procaine Penicillin G (PPG) antibiotic formulation effluent was investigated. Fifty-six percent and 44% COD removal efficiencies were obtained and the BOD5/COD ratio increased from 0.10 to 0.45 and from 0.10 to 0.24 after application of photo-Fenton and Fenton-like processes, respectively. Overall TOC removal efficiencies were in the range of 42-35%. Based on the acute toxicity test results using Daphnia magna the photo-Fenton-like and Fenton-like processes were suitable methods for complete detoxification of PPG effluent. Pre-treated PPG effluent did not cause any inhibitory effect on the activated sludge process.