A review of chloride ions removal from high chloride industrial wastewater: Sources, hazards, and mechanisms

To reduce metal pipe corrosion, improve product quality, and meet zero liquid discharge (ZLD) criteria, managing chloride ion concentrations in industrial wastewaters from metallurgical and chemical sectors has become increasingly important. This review provides detailed information on the sources, concentration levels, and deleterious effects of chloride ions in representative industrial wastewaters, and also summarizes and discusses various chloride ion removal techniques, including precipitation, ion exchange, physical separation, and advanced oxidation (AOPs). Among these, AOPs are particularly promising due to their ability to couple with other technologies and the diversity of their auxiliary technologies. The development of dechlorination electrode materials by electro-adsorption (CDI) can be inspired by the electrode materials used in chloride ion battery (CIB). This review also provides insights into exploring the effective combination of multiple chloride removal mechanisms, as well as the development of environmentally friendly composite materials. This review provides a theoretical basis and development direction for the effective treatment and secondary utilization of chlorine-containing industrial wastewater in the future. [Display omitted] •Exploration of Chloride Ion Pathways: Potential impacts of chloride discharges on downstream wastewater treatment plants and ecosystems were analyzed.•Cross-disciplinary Insights: The development of electro-adsorption (CDI) anode materials can draw on research in the field of chloride ion battery (CIB).•Innovative Activation Methods: Oxidation can be used in conjunction with ultrasonic enhancement or micro-nano bubble technique.