In
2005, the Florida Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste
Management issued a
research grant to FAU Lab-EES to investigate treatment options for long-term
management of landfill leachate in Florida.
This research
will address a major technological need for sustainable, economical
options for routine leachate treatment and safe discharge to the
environment by investigating energized processes, such as
photochemical oxidation, which includes the futuristic photochemical
iron-mediated aeration (PIMA) and TiO2-magnetite
photocatalysis.
The objectives
of the research are to:
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To examine the
literature on energized alternatives for management of leachate;
collect leachate quality data; identify issues/trends associated
with long-term leachate management; and prepare a list of energized
alternatives ranked according to environmental sustainability,
efficiency, risk, and economic factors.
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To design and
test laboratory reactors for leachate treatment using energized
options such as the photochemical iron-mediated aeration technology
(PIMA) and TiO2-magnetite photocatalytic processes.
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To prepare
preliminary cost analyses and risk assessments on selected
technologies to provide a Florida-specific matrix of engineering
alternatives that are innovative, economical, and environmentally
sound to aid solid waste management personnel in decision-making.
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