Table 2 Biodegradability index for photo oxidation Processes.

From: Comparative experimental evaluation and empirical modeling of advanced oxidation processes for organic compounds removal from cosmetic wastewater with statistical assessment

Process

Final COD (mg/L)

Final BOD5 (mg/L)

Biodegradability (BOD5/COD)

Initial (Unreacted)

7000

1960

0.28

UV

4928

1969

0.40

UV/H2O2

2037

1346

0.66

Photo-Fenton

315

254

0.80

Photo Fenton Like

601

439

0.73