Effect of pH and Gas-phase Ozone Concentration on the Decolorization Efficiency of Common Textile Dyes
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
J. Environmental Engineering
Volume
123
Publication Date
2002
First Page
293
Last Page
298
Abstract
This paper presents the results of a laboratory study on the effect of pH (2, 5, and 9) and gas-phase ozone concentration (1, 7, and 11 wt %) on the decolorization efficiency via ozonation for seven common textile dyes. Higher gas-phase ozone concentrations resulted in higher decolorization rates due to more rapid ozone transfer. Higher gas-phase ozone concentration, however, was also observed to have a positive, neutral, or negative effect on ozone dose requirements for different dyes. In general, greater ozone utilization efficiency was achieved at lower pH levels where direct ozone reactions predominate. It was observed that because ozonation can cause significant resolubilization of precipitated dyes, complete removal of dye precipitate should be accomplished prior to polishing via ozonation. The results point to the need for laboratory and/or pilot testing for dye-laden wastestreams to allow process optimization.
Recommended Citation
Gorg, S., Adams, C. (2002) “Effect of pH and Gas-phase Ozone Concentration on the Decolorization Efficiency of Common Textile Dyes,” J. Environmental Engineering, 123:3, 293-298.
