High dosage of SO42− (>10 meq/L) stabilized ZnO NPs by inverting surface potential.
The electrolyte-driven aggregation of ZnO NPs was inhibited by 10 mg/L SRHA.
ZnO NPs kept stable in a wastewater with high TOC and even high ionic strength.
High TOC and low pH compromised high ionic strength on the dissolution of ZnO NPs.