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Nitrate removal from groundwater using chemically modified coconut husk based granular activated carbon: characterization of the adsorbent, kinetics and mechanism
In this study, a highly porous chemically activated granular activated carbon (GAC) was prepared from coconut husk and tested as an adsorbent to...
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Prevalence of Escherichia coli in electrogenic biofilm on activated carbon in microbial fuel cell
AbstractFor a better understanding of the distribution of depth-dependent electrochemically active bacteria at in the anode zone, a customized system...
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Enhancement of biogranules development using magnetized powder activated carbon
Biogranulation has emerged as a viable alternative biological wastewater treatment approach because of its strong biodegradability potential,...
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Petroleum Coke Supplementation Improves Biogas Production from Food Waste at a Level Comparable to Commercial Carbon-based Conductive Materials
This study investigated the effects of carbon-based conductive material (granular activated carbon (GAC), graphene, and petroleum coke)...
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Enrichment of phosphate-accumulating organisms (PAOs) in a microfluidic model biofilm system by mimicking a typical aerobic granular sludge feast/famine regime
Wastewater treatment using aerobic granular sludge has gained increasing interest due to its advantages compared to conventional activated sludge....
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Adsorption Technology in the Sugar Industry: Current Status and Future Perspectives
Adsorption technology has emerged as a promising method for the separation and purification of various materials in the sugar industry. This...
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Powdered Activated Carbon Treatment of Sugar Beet Molasses for Liquid Invert Sugar Production: Effects of Storage Time and Temperatures
The aim of the study was to prepare liquid invert sugar from sugar beet dilute molasses by acidic hydrolysis and using powdered activated carbon...
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Biofilm characterization in removal of total chemical oxygen demand and nitrate from wastewater using draft tube spouted bed reactor
The present paper investigates the effect of dilution rate on the removal of total chemical oxygen demand and nitrate in the draft tube spouted bed...
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Acetotrophic sulfate-reducing consortia develop active biofilms on zeolite and glass beads in batch cultures at initial pH 3
AbstractSulfate-reducing microbial communities remain a suitable option for the remediation of acid mine drainage using several types of carrier...
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Microbial ecology of biofiltration used for producing safe drinking water
AbstractBiofiltration is a water purification technology playing a pivotal role in producing safe drinking water. This technology attracts many...
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Biodegradation of azo dye-containing wastewater by activated sludge: a critical review
The effluent from the textile industry is a complex mixture of recalcitrant molecules that can harm the environment and human health. Biological...
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Design and Operation of a Scaled-up Pilot Plant for the Removal of Sugar Beet Extract Colorants using Powdered Activated Carbon
A pilot-scale filtration unit has been modified and operated at the Southern Regional Research Center of the US Department of Agriculture for...
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The Role of Wastewater Treatment Technologies in Municipal Landfill Leachate Treatment
Municipal landfilling is the most common waste management practice to eliminate urban solid waste, but a critical problem coupled with landfills is...
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Efficient Biogas Production Through Syntrophic Microbial Partnerships in the Presence of Conductive Materials in Anaerobic Digesters Treating Organic Waste Streams: A Critical Assessment
The limited availability of resources is nowadays the main driving force of changing our societal focus from conventional waste treatment and...
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Quantification of microbial degradation activities in biological activated carbon filters by reverse stable isotope labelling
Biological activated carbon (BAC) filters are frequently used in drinking water production for removing dissolved organic carbon (DOC) via adsorption...
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Recent Developments in Wastewater Treatments
Water is a crucial resource for life and daily life activities. Its demand is rising due to rapid population growth, which, coupled with the misuse...
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Enhanced Effluent Treatment and Bioelectricity Generation Using Coupled Constructed Wetland-Microbial Fuel Cell (CW-MFC) Technology: Challenges and Opportunities
The depletion of natural resources for freshwater generation and energy production is occurring at an exceptional pace. Constructed wetlands (CWs)...
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The application of an absorbent-amended microalgal-bacterial system for enhancing hydrothermal liquefaction wastewater treatment and resource recovery
Enhancing pollutant removal and biomass production from hydrothermal liquification wastewater (HTLWW) through microalgal-bacterial systems are two...
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Engineering Direct Interspecies Electron Transfer for Enhanced Methanogenic Performance
Producing biogas from organic waste streams through anaerobic digestion (AD) is a well-established bioenergy technology. Efficient electron transfer...
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Removal of paclobutrazol from irrigation water using granular-activated carbon
A small-scale granular-activated carbon (GAC) system was evaluated for removal of the plant growth regulator paclobutrazol...
