Elimination of mass transfer and kinetic limited organic pollutants in biofilters: A review
Mass transfer and kinetic limitations are two obstacles to the removal of a pollutant from the
gas phase in a biofilter (BF) or a biotrickling filter (BTF). The issue becomes more …
gas phase in a biofilter (BF) or a biotrickling filter (BTF). The issue becomes more …
Waste gas biofiltration: advances and limitations of current approaches in microbiology
TK Ralebitso-Senior, E Senior… - … science & technology, 2012 - ACS Publications
As confidence in gas biofiltration efficacy grows, ever more complex malodorant and toxic
molecules are ameliorated. In parallel, for many countries, emission control legislation …
molecules are ameliorated. In parallel, for many countries, emission control legislation …
Electrospun polyacrylonitrile/β-cyclodextrin composite membranes for simultaneous air filtration and adsorption of volatile organic compounds
Simultaneous capture of different air pollutants including aerosols and volatile organic
compound (VOC) is demonstrated using composite polyacrylonitrile (PAN)/β-cyclodextrin (β …
compound (VOC) is demonstrated using composite polyacrylonitrile (PAN)/β-cyclodextrin (β …
Effect of rhamnolipids on the fungal elimination of toluene vapor in a biotrickling filter under stressed operational conditions
AA Dewidar, GA Sorial - Environmental Research, 2022 - Elsevier
The application of rhamnolipids in a fungal-cultured biotrickling filter (BTF) has a significant
impact on toluene removal. Two BTFs were used; BTF-A, a control bed, and BTF-B fed with …
impact on toluene removal. Two BTFs were used; BTF-A, a control bed, and BTF-B fed with …
Phytoremediation of benzene vapors from indoor air by Schefflera arboricola and Spathiphyllum wallisii plants
I Parseh, H Teiri, Y Hajizadeh… - Atmospheric Pollution …, 2018 - Elsevier
Benzene is a carcinogenic contaminant. It is therefore important to remove it from the
environment. In this study, phytoremediation of benzene from polluted air by two plant …
environment. In this study, phytoremediation of benzene from polluted air by two plant …
Biofiltration of xylene using wood charcoal as the biofilter media under transient and high loading conditions
The main objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of wood charcoal as
biofilter media under transient and high loading condition. Biofiltration of xylene was …
biofilter media under transient and high loading condition. Biofiltration of xylene was …
Start-up, performance and optimization of a compost biofilter treating gas-phase mixture of benzene and toluene
ER Rene, S Kar, J Krishnan, K Pakshirajan… - Bioresource …, 2015 - Elsevier
The performance of a compost biofilter inoculated with mixed microbial consortium was
optimized for treating a gas-phase mixture of benzene and toluene. The biofilter was …
optimized for treating a gas-phase mixture of benzene and toluene. The biofilter was …
Adsorption of cyanide ion on pressmud surface: A modeling approach
N Gupta, C Balomajumder, VK Agarwal - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2012 - Elsevier
GAC (granulated activated carbon) have been evaluated for removal of cyanide from waste
water. To improve the cost effectiveness of adsorption process many waste materials are …
water. To improve the cost effectiveness of adsorption process many waste materials are …
Removal of toluene vapour from air stream using a biofilter packed with polyurethane foam
Biodegradation of toluene vapour was investigated for 168 days in a polyurethane packed
biofilter inoculated with a mixed microbial population. Biofilter consisted of five square cross …
biofilter inoculated with a mixed microbial population. Biofilter consisted of five square cross …
Enhanced xylene removal by photocatalytic oxidation using fiber-illuminated honeycomb reactor at ppb level
YT Wu, YH Yu, VH Nguyen, KT Lu, JCS Wu… - Journal of hazardous …, 2013 - Elsevier
The removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at ppb level is one of the most critical
challenges in clean rooms for the semiconductor industry. Photocatalytic oxidation is an …
challenges in clean rooms for the semiconductor industry. Photocatalytic oxidation is an …