Prospects of modeling and simulations in membrane-electrodes coupled with electrochemical advanced oxidation processes for organic wastewater treatment

Membrane technology coupled with electrocatalytic oxidation processes also known as membrane-EAOPs became a trendy alternative employed in the treatment of organic contaminants in aqueous liquids. In juxta-position, modeling and simulations have been widely used for system improvements and design of electro-chemical systems such as batteries and capacitors, proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC), etc. Howbeit, the utilization of modeling and simulations in EAOPs is still very minor when knowing the extent of their po-tential. In this review, the role of modeling and simulations in the design of membrane-electrodes combined with electrocatalytic oxidation processes for the treatment of organic polluted water is outlined. Modeling and simulation techniques for membrane-EAOPs parameters such as the electrode materials, the geometrical con-struction of the porous layer, the electrode-electrolyte interactions, the voltammogram, the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, the catalysts coating, and the electrocatalytic degradation of pollutants are briefly discussed. Study cases of some implementations of modeling and simulation in real EAOP applications are also discussed.