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Hybrid constructed wetlands integrated with microbial fuel cells and reactive bed filter for wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation
The present study aimed to develop a pilot-scale integrated system composed of anaerobic biofilter (AF), a floating treatment wetland (FTW) unit, and a vertical flow constructed wetland coupled with a microbia...
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Field Study VI: The Effect of Loading Strategies on Removal Efficiencies of a Hybrid Constructed Wetland Treating Mixed Domestic and Agro-Industrial Wastewaters
The treatment of domestic wastewater using constructed wetlands (CWs) is common in the Czech Republic; however, the treatment of agro-industrial wastewater is still at the beginning of its application. A hybri...
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Effect of earthworms and plants on the efficiency of vertical flow systems treating university wastewater
One of the possible ways to improve the operation efficiency of constructed wetlands and to prevent their clogging is the application of earthworms. They have already been successfully applied for vermicompost...
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Effects of tidal operation on pilot-scale horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland treating sulfate rich wastewater contaminated by chlorinated hydrocarbons
Three different flow regimes were carried out in a pilot-scale horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland-treating sulfate rich wastewater contaminated with monochlorobenzene (MCB) and perchloroethene (PCE...
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Hydroponic root mats for wastewater treatment—a review
Hydroponic root mats (HRMs) are ecotechnological wastewater treatment systems where aquatic vegetation forms buoyant filters by their dense interwoven roots and rhizomes, sometimes supported by rafts or other ...
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Preliminary investigation on the effect of earthworm and vegetation for sludge treatment in sludge treatment reed beds system
Sewage sludge treatment is becoming one of the most significant challenges for domestic wastewater management. Optimization of sludge management for reducing sludge handling cost in wastewater treatment plant ...
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Does the Presence of Weedy Species Affect the Treatment Efficiency in Constructed Wetlands with Horizontal Subsurface Flow?
In the Czech Republic, Phalaris arundinacea and Phragmites australis are two most frequent plants used in constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment. While Phragmites is quite resistant to the invasion of othe...
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Constructed Wetlands in the Czech Republic: 20 Years of Experience
Constructed wetlands (CWs) have been used in the Czech Republic since 1989. At present, about 250 systems are in operation. All systems have been designed with horizontal subsurface flow and most CWs have been...
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Nutrient Accumulation by Phragmites australis and Phalaris arundinacea Growing in Two Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
Phragmites australis and Phalaris arundinacea are two most commonly used plants in constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment in the Czech Republic. This chapter deals with development of biomass,...
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Removal of Phosphorus in Constructed Wetlands with Horizontal Sub-Surface Flow in the Czech Republic
The major processes responsible for phosphorus (P) removal in constructed wetlands with horizontal sub-surface flow (HSF CWs) are adsorption, precipitation and plant uptake if the biomass is harvested. The fil...
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Uptake of lead, chromium, cadmium and cobalt byCladophora glomerata