Aluminum-Electrode-Based Electrocoagulation for Efficient Pb 2+ ions and TOC Removal from Industrial Effluent: Performance to Techno-Economic Analysis

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the efficiency of aluminum-electrode-based electrocoagulation for removing lead ions and total organic carbon from industrial wastewater.
• Conducted electrocoagulation experiments using aluminum electrodes.
• Measured the removal rates of Pb2+ ions and total organic carbon (TOC).
• Performed techno-economic analysis to assess the feasibility of the treatment method.
• Achieved significant removal of Pb2+ ions and TOC from wastewater.
• Demonstrated cost-effectiveness compared to traditional treatment methods.
• Indicated potential for wider application in industrial settings.