Investigation into the production, characterization and application of ferrate(VI) in water and wastewater treatment to enable metal removal through oxidation and coagulation processes and recommended in perspective for AMD treatment as a sustainable process.
Revieworganic chemicals, endocrine disrupting chemicals, heavy metals, metal-complexed species, and others in water decontamination processes. Studies also showed that ferrate(VI) salt can be classified as a green chemical which can replace different disinfectants and oxidants producing toxic disinfectant by-products generated by the use of chemicals such as chlorine and chlorine dioxide. Mining industry is another sector, which still has a problem of high energy consumption during acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment. This is due to extensive stirring and aeration which required to facilitate the oxidation of Fe(II) ions. However, the authors recommend the use of ferrate(VI) salt for AMD treatment as it can work as a powerful oxidant converting Fe(II) to Fe(III) and act as a coagulant in a single treating unit, hence, thus reducing energy consumption and environmental pollution problems.