Electrocoagulation Technology in Wastewater Treatment: A Review of Methods and Applications

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to review the relevant literature that published from 2010 to 2013 on topics related to electrocoagulation technology within the wastewater. The review describes and discussing issues surrounding electrocoagulation treatment within wastewater, including its concept, the background and various wastewater treatment techniques applications in the industry such as, optimization, modelling, combination composition and ,comparison with other treatment methods.

Keywords: coagulation,electrochemical treatment , electrocoagulation, electrode, wastewater treatment.