{"id":1517,"date":"2026-10-05T06:07:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T06:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phybiomed-prima.eu\/?p=1517"},"modified":"2026-10-05T06:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T06:13:53","slug":"high-performance-electrocoagulation-for-the-treatment-of-cutting-oil-wastewater-presented-at-ewprs2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phybiomed-prima.eu\/?p=1517","title":{"rendered":"PHYBIOMED Researchers from Constantine 3 University Present Electrocoagulation Research at EWPRS\u20192026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Two researchers from Salah Boubnider University Constantine 3 (UC3), Algeria<\/strong>, a partner institution of the PHYBIOMED project<\/strong>, participated in the 1st International Conference on Efficient Water Purification and Reuse Strategies \u2013 EWPRS\u20192026<\/strong>, held at USTHB, Algiers, Algeria, on 29\u201330 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n


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Dr Meriem BOUTERAA<\/strong> and Dr Rania Zamouche<\/strong>, from the Laboratory of Process Engineering for the Environment (LIPE), Faculty of Process Engineering, Salah Boubnider University Constantine 3<\/strong>, presented research addressing the treatment of highly polluted industrial wastewater by electrocoagulation.<\/p>\n

\u201cHigh-Performance Electrocoagulation Process for Organic Load Removal from Cutting Oil Effluents\u201d<\/h3>\n


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The presented work investigates the treatment of cutting-oil effluents<\/strong>, a particularly challenging industrial wastewater stream due to its high organic load, stable oil-water emulsions and complex pollutant composition.<\/p>\n

The study focused on the application of an electrocoagulation process using aluminium electrodes<\/strong> to remove organic matter, evaluated through Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).<\/p>\n


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A Response Surface Methodology (RSM)<\/strong> approach based on a Box\u2013Behnken experimental design<\/strong> was used to investigate and optimize three key operating parameters: initial pH, current density and treatment time.<\/p>\n

The optimization demonstrated the high performance of the proposed process, with COD removal exceeding 99% under optimized operating conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

These results highlight the potential of electrocoagulation as an efficient pretreatment and treatment technology for industrial effluents characterized by high organic loads.<\/p>


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Connection with PHYBIOMED<\/h3>\n

This research is closely connected to the scientific objectives of the PHYBIOMED project<\/strong>, particularly its activities dedicated to wastewater pretreatment, pollutant removal and the development of integrated treatment strategies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Industrial effluents such as cutting-oil wastewater can contain high concentrations of organic compounds, emulsified oils and other contaminants that may significantly limit the efficiency of subsequent biological treatment processes.<\/p>\n

Electrocoagulation therefore represents a promising pretreatment step<\/strong>, capable of substantially reducing the initial pollutant load and improving wastewater characteristics before subsequent biological, physicochemical or advanced treatment stages.<\/p>\n

The work presented by Dr Meriem BOUTERAA and Dr Rania Zamouche<\/strong> contributes to the broader PHYBIOMED approach of combining complementary treatment technologies to support:<\/p>\n

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  • efficient wastewater treatment and pretreatment;<\/li>\n
  • reduction of persistent and complex pollutants;<\/li>\n
  • improved performance of downstream biological processes;<\/li>\n
  • water reuse and circular water management;<\/li>\n
  • sustainable management of water resources in Mediterranean regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Their participation in EWPRS\u20192026 also contributed to the dissemination of PHYBIOMED-related research and to scientific exchanges on emerging technologies for water purification and reuse.<\/p>\n

    Conference:<\/strong> 1st International Conference on Efficient Water Purification and Reuse Strategies \u2013 EWPRS\u20192026
    Date:<\/strong> 29\u201330 September 2026
    Location:<\/strong> USTHB, Algiers, Algeria
    PHYBIOMED partner:<\/strong> Salah Boubnider University Constantine 3, Algeria
    Participants:<\/strong> Dr Meriem BOUTERAA and Dr Rania Zamouche
    Presentation:<\/strong> High-Performance Electrocoagulation Process for Organic Load Removal from Cutting Oil Effluents<\/em><\/p>\n

    Keywords:<\/strong> Electrocoagulation, industrial wastewater, cutting oil, COD removal, wastewater pretreatment, water reuse, PHYBIOMED, UC3<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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