This study optimizes two factors, pH and initial [H2O2], in the ultraviolet (UV)/H2O2/microwave (MW) process through experimental design and assesses the effect of MWs on the colour removal of an azo-dye (tartrazine) solution that was favoured by an acidic pH. The estimated optimal conditions were: initial [H2O2] = 2.0 mmol L(-1) and pH = 2.6, at 30 +/- 2 degrees C. We obtained colour removals of approximately 92% in 24 min of irradiation (EDL, 244.2 W), following zero order kinetics: k = (3.9 +/- 0.52) x 10(-2) a.u. min(-1) and R2 = 0.989. Chemical and biological oxygen demand were significantly removed. On the other hand, the carbon content, biodegradability and ecotoxicity (Lactuca sativa) remained approximately the same. The UV/H2O2/MW process was shown to be eight times faster than other tested processes (MW, H2O2, H2O2/MW, and UV/MW).
Ao meu orientador, Professor Doutor Eduardo Bessa Azevedo, que superou todas as dificuldades e se manteve presente e disposto auxiliando na elaboração dessa dissertação.Aos meus amigos e companheiros de laboratório Rodrigo, Sérgio, Ana e Alcir pela ajuda e descontração nas horas de trabalho. Em especial ao Ulisses, que foi quem me guiou e me socorreu quando tudo parecia estar dando errado.Aos amigos, que em algum momento me acompanharam nesse período, Carol, Samira, Luana, Maraíssa, Lorena, Paula e Natália pelo apoio, carinho, compreensão e amizade.Ao meu namorado Felipe, por ter aparecido na hora certa, me apoiando e incentivando a sempre seguir em frente.Aos meus pais e minha irmã, que são os responsáveis por eu chegar até aqui, que me ouviram e deram forças sempre que precisei.Ao CNPq pelo apoio financeiro.
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