Electrochemical oxidation was combined with ultrasonication for treatment of MWE contaminated by IBU.
IBU (C0 = 10 mg L−1) could be optimally oxidized up to 87.5%.
Current intensity and time were the main parameters influencing IBU oxidation
Current intensity and time contributions on IBU removal are 51.5% and 44.7%.
84 percent of TOC was removed. IBU was mainly transformed into H2O and CO2.