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Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP)

Treat difficult contaminants in municipal and industrial water streams with powerful oxidation technology.

GENERATION OF HYDROXYL RADICALS
MUNICIPAL & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
DOZENS OF INSTALLATIONS GLOBALLY

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Technology at a glance.

De Nora Advanced Oxidation Processes combine Capital Controls® ozone or SENTINEL® and Rayox® UV systems with hydrogen peroxide to generate hydroxyl radicals, one of the strongest oxidants available for water treatment.

These radicals react rapidly with organic contaminants, breaking them down into simpler, less harmful compounds that can be removed through downstream treatment.

This approach is ideal for contaminants that conventional oxidation technologies struggle to treat.
Systems supplied by De Nora are engineered for reliability, safety and performance across municipal and industrial applications, including potable water, reuse, groundwater remediation and industrial wastewater.

AOP treatments can be delivered through two primary pathways:

Ozone-based AOP

Ozone is combined with hydrogen peroxide to generate hydroxyl radicals. Capital Controls® ozone systems use reliable gas feed, generation and contacting equipment to support high mass-transfer efficiency, strong oxidation rates and safe operation.

UV-based AOP
Medium-pressure SENTINEL® or Rayox® UV systems, activate hydrogen peroxide to form hydroxyl radicals and also provide direct photolysis for contaminants that absorb UV light. Automated controls, quartz-sleeve lamp housings and patented cleaning mechanisms support consistent UV delivery.

Both pathways are supported by De Nora’s pilot systems, monitoring technologies and application expertise, ensuring the correct AOP strategy for each water treatment challenge.



Technical highlights

  • Hydroxyl radical generation using ozone or UV with hydrogen peroxide

  • Treats contaminants that are difficult for conventional oxidation

  • Suitable for municipal drinking water, reuse and industrial wastewater

  • Pilot systems available for on-site validation

  • Compatible with Capital Controls® ozone systems, Rayox® UV AOP and SENTINEL® UV systems

  • Supported by global service and lifecycle expertise

GENERATION OF HYDROXYL RADICALS

Combining Capital Controls® ozone, Sentinel® UV or Rayox® UV systems with hydrogen peroxide produces hydroxyl radicals that rapidly break down recalcitrant contaminants.

MUNICIPAL & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Ideal for treating 1,4-dioxane, VOCs, solvents, taste and odor compounds, and other difficult contaminants across potable water, indirect and direct reuse, groundwater remediation and industrial wastewater.

DOZENS OF INSTALLATIONS GLOBALLY

AOP systems supplied by De Nora are installed worldwide in municipal and industrial facilities, demonstrating proven performance in full-scale operations.

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