Aerobic granular sludge (AGS) is a novel microbial community which allows simultaneous
removal of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and other pollutants in a single sludge system …

Aerobic granular sludge (AGS) has been the focus of many investigations, and the main
parameters responsible for AGS formation are hydrodynamic shear force, short periods and …

Recent years have witnessed the rapid development of polluting industries as well as
enormous production of recalcitrant wastewater containing toxic and refractory compounds …

This review identifies the knowledge gaps in aerobic granulation technology and defines
some problems for future studies. In particular, extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) …

A granular sludge sequencing batch reactor (SBR) was operated for 340 days for treating a
synthetic wastewater containing fluoroquinolones (FQs), namely ofloxacin, norfloxacin and …

Fluoroquinolone (FQ) antibiotics are extensively used both in human and veterinary
medicine, and their accumulation in the environment is causing an increasing concern. In …

The evolution of emerging contaminants (ECs) has caused greater requirements and
challenges to the current biological wastewater treatment technology. As one of the most …

Aquaculture is a crucial industry in the agri-food sector, but it is linked to serious
environmental problems. There is a need for efficient treatment systems that allow water …

Aerobic granular sludge involves microbial community, which allows simultaneous removal
of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants in a single reactor. The feasibility of …

Diclofenac (DCF) is a widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical which is
detected in the environment at concentrations which can pose a threat to living organisms. In …