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Ballast waters treatment using UV/Ag-TiO2+O3 advanced oxidation process with Escherichia coli and Vibrio alginolyticus as indicator microorganisms

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Abstract

Ballast water transfers aquatic species among ports and poses biological threat to the world's oceans. This work investigated the use of combined ultraviolet (UV)/Ag-TiO2+ozone (O3) processes for ballast water treatment using Escherichia coli and Vibrio alginolyticus as indicator microorganisms. In all tests, the V. alginolyticus cells are more resistant to UV/O3 inactivation than are the E. coli cells. Bacterial cells under stressing stimulated activities of antioxidants for their protection. The combined UV+O3 and UV/Ag-TiO2+O3 tests yield synergistic removal of both strains compared with individual tests. The combined UV/Ag-TiO2+O3 process is potentially applicable for onboard treatments for ballast waters. © 2011 Elsevier B.V.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)714-718
JournalChemical Engineering Journal
Volume174
Issue number2-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2011
Externally publishedYes

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  2. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water

Research Keywords

  • Ballast water
  • Escherichia coli
  • Inactivation
  • UV/Ag-TiO2+O3 process
  • Vibrio alginolyticus

Policy Impact

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