Decolorization kinetics of sludge protein solution by ⁶⁰Co γ-ray irradiation/H₂O₂ oxidation

Abstract

In order to carry out decolorization, sludge protein solution, a dark brown close to black solution from activated sludge, was subjected to ⁶⁰Co γ-ray irradiation in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. UV/Vis spectrophotometric method was used to investigate the effect of H₂O₂ on the coloration apparent kinetics and rate constants of sludge protein solution under γ-ray irradiation. In addition, the effects of irradiation dose, initial sludge protein solution concentration, and pH value on the decolorization efficiency of sludge protein solution were studied. Results showed that the decolorization apparent kinetics of sludge protein solution was a first-order reaction. The solution decolorization percentage increased with the increase of irradiation dose or the decrease of initial sludge protein solution concentration. The examination results of pH value showed that the sludge protein solution could be more efficiently decolorized in alkaline media than in acid media. Moreover, sensory evaluation and foamability analysis indicated that irradiated samples under H₂O₂ oxidation showed better sensory score and foamability.

Keywords

sludge protein solution / decolorization kinetics / irradiation / hydrogen peroxide / sensory evaluation / foamability

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