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Experimental assessment and artificial neural network modeling of dynamic and steady-state methane biofiltration in the presence of volatile organic compounds
This study examined the artificial neural network (ANN) modeling of simultaneous biofiltration of methane (CH 4 ) with two volatile organic compounds...
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Transformation from biofiltration unit to hybrid constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell: Improvement of wastewater treatment performance and energy recovery
This study aimed to compare the performance of biofiltration, constructed wetland, and constructed wetland microbial fuel cell (CW-MFC). The...
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Deodorizing bacterial consortium: community analysis of biofilms and leachate water collected from an air biofiltration system in a piggery
Intensive livestock production is a source of water, soil, and air contamination. The first aspect that negatively affects the quality of life of...
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Current Status and Future Research Trends of Biofiltration in Wastewater Treatment: a Bibliometric Review
Purpose of ReviewThe development of various type of wastewater treatment technologies provides significant supports for environmental protection....
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Simultaneous biofiltration of H2S, NH3, and toluene using compost made of chicken manure and sugarcane bagasse as packing material
Offensive odors from wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) are caused by volatile inorganic compounds such as hydrogen sulfide and ammonia and volatile...
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A state of the art review on the use of fungi in biofiltration to remove volatile hydrophobic pollutants
The physical/chemical abatement of gas pollutants creates many technical problems, is costly and entails significant environmental impacts....
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Simultaneous biofiltration of H2S and NH3 using compost mixtures from lignocellulosic waste and chicken manure as packing material
Biofiltration offers an efficient and economical alternative for the elimination of offensive odors caused by hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and volatile...
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Biofiltration and disinfection codetermine the bacterial antibiotic resistome in drinking water: A review and meta-analysis
The bacterial antibiotic resistome (BAR) is one of the most serious contemporary medical challenges. The BAR problem in drinking water is receiving...
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Application of a novel two-stage biofiltration system for simulated brackish aquaculture wastewater treatment
Biofiltration is one kind of common technology used for treating micro-polluted brackish aquaculture wastewater. Based on the characteristics of...
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Species-specific influence of powdery mildew mycelium on the efficiency of PM accumulation by urban greenery
Particulate matter (PM) is one of the most important air pollutants, especially in urban areas. The efficiency of PM biofiltration by plants depends...
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The control of waterborne pathogenic bacteria in fresh water using a biologically active filter
The aim of this study was to investigate the control of three species of bacteria commonly associated with biologically contaminated water, using...
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Biological elimination of a high concentration of hydrogen sulfide from landfill biogas
Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) is one of the main contaminants found in biogas, which is one of the end products of the anaerobic biodegradation of proteins...
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Active botanical biofiltration of air pollutants using Australian native plants
Air pollutants are of public concern due to their adverse health effects. Biological air filters have shown great promise for the bioremediation of...
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Greenhouse Gases Emissions Assessments and Mitigation Opportunities from Animal Manure Processing
Our atmosphere is continuously depleting due to immense emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). This chapter will assess the emissions of GHGs and...
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Biological-based methods for the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals
The current scenario of increased population and industrial advancement leads to the spoliation of freshwater and tapper of the quality of water....
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Assessment of Casuarina glauca as biofiltration model of secondary treated urban wastewater: effect on growth performances and heavy metals tolerance
The use of fast-growing tree species, such as Casuarina glauca for wastewater treatment could improve the quality of wastewater and offer an...
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Biofiltration performance and kinetic study of hydrogen sulfide removal from a real source
PurposeBiofiltration is one of the most accepted technologies in odor control in wastewater facilities. A biofilter system consists of a bed of...
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Operational parameters in H2S biofiltration under extreme acid conditions: performance, biomass control, and CO2 consumption
This paper reports the treatment of gaseous hydrogen sulfide, H 2 S, in a biotrickling filter (BTF) under extreme acidic pH conditions (≈ 1.2). The...
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Technologies for Removal of Hazardous Volatile Organic Compounds from Industrial Effluents and/or Potable Water Sources
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are one of the most significant gaseous air pollutants due to their evident characteristics, which include high...
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Evaluation of the suitability of reusing treated greywater for hydroponic lettuce cultivation: chemical health risk analysis
Modern hydroponic agriculture involves growing plants in nutrient-rich water. Urban greywater generation is ubiquitous and difficult to manage. This...
