Effect of Activated Carbon in Pulsed Discharge Reactor for Degrading Methyl Orange

The degradation efficiency of organic contaminants and the catalysis of granule activated carbon (GAC) were investigated in a combined treatment of pulsed streamer discharge. The experimental result shows that the degradation rate could be observably increased and enhanced 22% in the combined treatment. This case indicates that synergetic effect can be formed in the combined treatment. The degradation rate could be enhanced 12.3% with saturated GAC in pulsed discharge. The data analysis indicates that regeneration of GAC can be achieved in this process. With the addition of H2O2, a synergistic effect was improved. Furthermore, it is also helpful to the regeneration of GAC.