SAC-Fe developed from sewage/iron sludge served as CPEs and catalyst in 3D EF.
3D EF exhibited excellent capacity in abating COLOR and toxicity and improving biodegradability.
The enhancement of pollutants removal in 3D EF attributed to generating more H2O2 and OH.
The total operating cost of the integrated process was 1.1 CNY/t.
The integration of 3D EF and BAC was more efficient at shorter retention time.