WASTEWATER AND EMERGING CONTAMINANTS
Municipal, industrial and agricultural wastewater often contains emerging organic contaminants, such as agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and UV filters, which are not fully removed by conventional treatment processes.
WHAT PROAMBIENTE DOES
PROAMBIENTE develops and implements advanced treatment technologies to effectively degrade these substances and reduce the organic carbon load. Our activities focus on the development and application of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for wastewater treatment.
- study and testing of advanced treatment technologies
- development of solutions based on different energy sources
- assessment of pollutant degradation efficiency
- technology transfer towards operational treatment solutions
TECHNOLOGIES EMPLOYED
The AOPs developed by PROAMBIENTE leverage both ionizing and non-ionizing energy sources, including:
- gamma radiation (Gamma Cell)
- UV radiation
- microwave irradiation
- ultrasound
These technologies promote the generation of hydroxyl radicals (•OH), which degrade organic compounds through oxidation and molecular fragmentation, ultimately converting them into CO₂ and reducing the total organic carbon (TOC) content.
Collaboration with CNR-ISOF enables access to advanced instrumentation such as the Gamma Cell, supporting experimental research and process validation.
Research activities have led to the development of operational prototypes, including the IRRAOP system, designed for the degradation of agrochemical residues contained in sprayer tank wash water.
WHAT YOU GAIN
- effective reduction of emerging organic contaminants
- decrease in organic carbon content in wastewater
- scientific support for the development of advanced treatment solutions
- reuse of treated water, minimizing the environmental impact of wastewater discharge
Are you interested in advanced wastewater treatment solutions?
Contact us to assess applications based on Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) and innovative treatment technologies
