Oily Wastewater Treatment: Methods, Challenges, and Trends

• Published in: Processes Vol. 10; no. 4; p. 743
• Main Authors: Medeiros, Alexandre D’Lamare Maia de, Silva Junior, Cláudio José Galdino da, Amorim, Julia Didier Pedrosa de, Durval, Italo José Batista, Costa, Andréa Fernanda de Santana, Sarubbo, Leonie Asfora
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.04.2022
• Subjects: Aquatic ecosystems; Biological activity; Biopolymers; Drinking water; Effluents; Emulsions; Flocculation; Flotation; Gravity separation; Hydrocarbons; Membrane separation; Oil and gas industry; Oils & fats; Oxidation; Pollutants; Surfactants; Sustainability; Trends; Wastewater treatment

The growing interest in innovations regarding the treatment of oily wastewater stems from the fact that the oil industry is the largest polluter of the environment. The harm caused by this industry is seen in all countries. Companies that produce such wastewater are responsible for its treatment pri...