AOP: Removing Organic Contaminants

Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) generate hydroxyl radicals -extremely powerful oxidizing agents - that can completely oxidize organic chemicals that are difficult to remove from water through other treatment methods. AOPs typically use a chemical oxidant such as hydrogen peroxide or ozone with ultraviolet light, but the on-site generated aqueous chlorine-based technology under development at MIOX is expected to yield a safer and more cost effective AOP compared to the traditional approach. AOPs are expected to become a more prominent technology for water and wastewater treatment when the removal of toxic organic chemicals such as Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs), Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) is required.