DOI: 10.18503/1995-2732-2025-23-4-40-47
Abstract
This article presents an analysis of electrode materials used in electrolysers in the context of quality management for water treatment processes. Three primary materials such as titanium, steel, and aluminum commonly utilized for electrode manufacturing are evaluated. The study includes a comparative assessment of their corrosion resistance, operational stability during electrolysis, and long-term performance under continuous electric current exposure. The focus is placed on examining how these factors influence equipment reliability and water purification quality. The analysis revealed that aluminum provides the best operational stability and the lowest standard deviation, making it the most suitable material for electrolyser electrodes. At the same time, titanium may be effective under specific conditions that require high corrosion resistance, while steel can be used in mildly aggressive environments and offers favorable economic characteristics. The findings suggest that selecting the appropriate electrode material significantly enhances the quality of water treatment processes and the reliability of treatment plants. The results presented in this study will be valuable for further advancement of technologies and the development of more efficient water purification solutions.
Keywords
quality management, water treatment plant, electrolyser, electrode materials, titanium, steel, aluminum, corrosion resistance, electrolysis, experimental research, mathematical modeling, process stability, material selection, water purification nanotechnology, statistical analysis, standard deviation
For citation
Kopyova M.A., Ostapenko M.S., Tveryakov A.M. Influence of electrode materials on the quality of the water treatment process. Vestnik Magnitogorskogo Gosudarstvennogo Tekhnicheskogo Universiteta im. G.I. Nosova [Vestnik of Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University]. 2025, vol. 23, no. 4, pp. 40-47. https://doi.org/10.18503/1995-2732-2025-23-4-40-47
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