Application of chemical oxidation for the treatment of refractory substances in leachates
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Papadopoulos, A
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Loizidou, M
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Kapetanios, EG
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The application of chemical oxidation for the reduction of refractory organic content of the leachate originating from a stabilised landfill bas been studied. The experimental results indicate that the oxidation process occurs in a reasonable good time and significant amount of the organics present are converted to CO2, about 35%. Ammonia is not easily oxidised, the conversion being less than 20%. Although by chemical oxidation significant quantities of the pollutants are removed, further leachate treatment is required for its safe disposal.
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