Removal of complex mixtures of VOC (thinner) from waste air and establishment of the evolution of microbial consortium during biofiltration process

E. Conde, J. Alba, E. López, F. Pérez-Guevara

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Abstract

The evolution of microbial consortium and the removal of complex mixtures of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from waste air during biofiltration process were discussed. Biofiltration is a biotechnological process for the treatment of air polluted with VOC. The compatibility between support material and microbial consortium was evaluated by microcosms experiments. The microbial consortium was established in winter and summer temperature submitted biofilters. It was observed that the degradation activity of the microbial consortium was kept in spite of variations in thinner concentrations, temperature and exogeneous microorganisms.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAir Pollution IX
EditorsJ.W.S. Longhurst, G. Latini, C.A. Brebbia
Pages355-364
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2001
EventNinth International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Air Pollution, Air Pollution IX - Ancona, Italy
Duration: 12 Sep 200114 Sep 2001

Publication series

NameAdvances in Air Pollution
Volume10

Conference

ConferenceNinth International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Air Pollution, Air Pollution IX
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityAncona
Period12/09/0114/09/01

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