Application of central composite face-centered design and response surface methodology for the optimization of electro-Fenton decolorization of Azure B dye

Rosales, E.; Sanromán, M. A.; Pazos, M.

Application of central composite face-centered design and response surface methodology for the optimization of electro-Fenton decolorization of Azure B dye

2012

Rosales, E. | Sanromán, M. A. | Pazos, M.

PURPOSE: The aim of this work was to improve the ability of electro-Fenton technique for the remediation of wastewater contaminated with synthetic dyes using a model azo dye such as Azure B. METHODS: Batch experiments were conducted to study the effects of main parameters, such as dye concentration, electrode surface area, treatment time, and voltage. In this study, central composite face-centered experimental design matrix and response surface methodology were applied to design the experiments and evaluate the interactive effects of the four studied parameters. A total of 30 experimental runs were set, and the kinetic data were analyzed using first- and second-order models. RESULTS: The experimental data fitted to the empirical second-order model of a suitable degree for the maximum decolorization of Azure B by electro-Fenton treatment. ANOVA analysis showed high coefficient of determination value (R 2 = 0.9835) and reasonable second-order regression prediction. Pareto analysis suggests that the variables, time, and voltage produce the largest effect on the decolorization rate. CONCLUSION: Optimum conditions suggested by the second-order polynomial regression model for attaining maximum decolorization were dye concentration 4.83 mg/L, electrode surface area 15 cm2, voltage 14.19 V, and treatment time of 34.58 min.

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