Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 30, 2023
Abstract
The
septic
tank
is
the
most
commonly
used
decentralized
wastewater
treatment
systems
(DEWATS)
for
household
in
on-site
applications.
However,
removal
rate
of
various
pollutans
lower.
integration
a
microbial
electrolysis
cells
(MEC)
into
biofilm-based
system
can
be
green
and
sustainable
DEWATS
technology
enhanced
treatment.
In
this
study,
50-L
was
converted
coupled
with
MEC
hydrogen
production.
maximum
pollutant
achieved
an
HRT
1.5
d
applied
voltage
1.0
V.
Global
COD
ranged
from
79
to
84%,
TN,
rates
45
71%.
Concentrations
COD,
BOD,
NH
4
+
,
TP,
TSS
final
effluent
were
all
below
66,
30,
3,
19,
8.5,
72
mg/L,
respectively.
current
density
generated
(0.21–0.41
A/m
2
)
contributed
production
pollutan
removals.
volumetric
0.007
L/L.d.
generate
anodic
cathodic
reactions,
allowing
different
bioelectrochemical
nitrogen
phosphorus
transformations
within
system,
generating
simultaneous
denitrification-nitrification
process
removal,
increase
pollutans.
novel
filter
module
biocarriers
developed
work
successful
permitting
high
reactors
performance
during
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 25, 2024
Preventing
environmental
pollution
by
adequately
treating
the
ever-increasing
volume
of
wastewater
generated
over
8.1
billion
(UN
2024
projection)
people
in
world,
meeting
governments’
often
updated
effluent
quality
standards
as
a
result
emerging
contaminants
domestic
and
industrial
wastewater,
operating
treatment
process
to
generate
energy
through
methane
production
capture
save
costs,
deploying
compact
system
fit
reducing
installation
space
are
some
daring
challenges
facing
sustainable
technologies
today.
Hence,
there
is
need
for
continued
innovation
development
processes.
The
current
chapter
discussed
advancements
biological
years
with
focus
on
reasons
improvements
technologies.
Some
highlighted
capital
operational
plant
volumetric
capacity,
quality,
efficient
nutrient
removal,
biofouling
membrane
clogging,
size,
etc.
also
biochemical
oxygen
demand
measure
water
systems,
role
genetically
engineered
microorganisms
treatment,
bioremediation
process,
pilot-scale,
upgrade
full-scale.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 688 - 688
Published: July 24, 2024
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
is
an
opportunistic
pathogen
causing
acute
and
chronic
infections,
especially
in
immunocompromised
patients.
Its
remarkable
adaptability
resistance
to
various
antimicrobial
treatments
make
it
difficult
eradicate.
persistence
enabled
by
its
ability
form
a
biofilm.
Biofilm
community
of
sessile
micro-organisms
self-produced
extracellular
matrix,
which
forms
scaffold
facilitating
cohesion,
cell
attachment,
micro-
macro-colony
formation.
This
lifestyle
provides
protection
against
environmental
stresses,
the
immune
system,
treatments,
confers
capacity
for
colonization
long-term
persistence,
often
characterizing
infections.
In
this
review,
we
retrace
events
life
cycle
P.
biofilm,
from
surface
perception/contact
spreading.
We
focus
on
importance
appendages,
mechanical
constraints,
kinetics
matrix
component
production
each
step
biofilm
cycle.
Eng—Advances in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. 2633 - 2661
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Wastewater
Treatment
Plants
(WWTPs)
encompass
a
range
of
processes
from
preliminary
to
advanced
stages.
Conventional
treatments
are
increasingly
inadequate
for
handling
emergent
pollutants,
particularly
organic
compounds
with
carcinogenic
potential
that
pose
risks
aquifers.
Recent
advancements
prioritize
integrating
Advanced
Oxidation
Processes
(AOPs)
and
adsorbents
conventional
methods
effectively
retain
pollutants
enhance
mineralization.
There
is
growing
preference
non-chemical
or
minimally
chemical
approaches.
Innovations
such
as
combining
ozone
other
biological
photo-sono-assisted
methods,
alongside
AOPs
adsorbents,
promising.
These
approaches
leverage
catalyst-assisted
reactions
optimize
oxidation
efficiency.
This
review
aims
provide
holistic
perspective
on
WWTP
processes,
spanning
wastewater
intake
the
production
potable
water,
highlighting
key
technologies,
operational
challenges,
future
trends.
The
focus
advancing
sustainable
practices
enhancing
treatment
efficacy
safeguard
water
quality
address
evolving
environmental
concerns
effectively.
Advances in environmental engineering and green technologies book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 81 - 108
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Numerous
bacterial
species
convert
hazardous
substances
into
smaller,
environmentally
benign
compounds.
This
process
is
known
as
biological
wastewater
treatment.
The
ability
of
the
microorganisms
to
remove
waste
on
their
own
&
collaborate
with
one
another
what
determines
how
effectively
biotreatment
approach
performs.
chapter
explores
eliminate
organic
pollutants
from
through
biotechnological
methods
like
composting,
bioremediation,
and
biodegradation.
It
highlights
effectiveness
these
friendly
techniques
crucial
role
biotechnology
plays
in
reviews
various
approaches,
emphasizing
that
bioengineering
are
more
beneficial
for
human
health
water
quality
compared
chemical
methods.
While
promising,
further
development
needed
fully
capitalize
benefits.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
search
for
life
elsewhere
in
the
universe
has
remained
one
of
main
goals
astrobiological
exploration.
In
this
quest,
extreme
environments
on
Earth
have
served
as
analogs
to
study
potential
habitability
Mars
and
icy
moons,
which
include
but
are
not
limited
hydrothermal
vent
systems,
acid
lakes,
deserts,
polar
ice,
among
others.
Within
various
forms
that
manifests,
biofilms
constitute
most
widespread
phenotypes
ubiquitous
environments.
Biofilms
structured
communities
microorganisms
enclosed
a
matrix
extracellular
polymeric
substances
(EPS)
protect
against
unfavorable
dynamic
conditions.
These
concentrated
structures
their
associated
chemistry
may
serve
unique
persistent
signatures
processes
aid
detection.
Here
we
propose
model
system
understand
extraterrestrial
systems
sources
recognizable
biosignatures
By
testing
these
ideas
analog
Earth,
approach
could
be
used
guide
focus
future
exploration
samples
encompassing
geologic
record
early
well
other
planets
moons
our
solar
system.
Environmental Science Water Research & Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Membrane
biofilm
reactors
are
coupled
with
catalysts,
electrochemistry,
and
anammox
technology;
their
principles,
applications,
carbon
reduction
efficiency
analyzed.
Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
69, P. 523 - 531
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
The
objective
of
this
study
is
to
explore
in
depth
the
biological
treatment
technologies
for
industrial
wastewater
and
analyze
their
application
development
with
aim
improving
efficiency
treatment,
reducing
costs,
minimizing
adverse
effects
on
environment.
Specifically,
it
includes:
systematically
summarizing
comparing
current
common
wastewater,
analyzing
advantages
disadvantages,
scope
application,
effectiveness,
order
improve
understanding
control
process.
Biofilm
include
fluidized
bed
biofilm
reactor
(FBBR),
membrane
(MBfR),
moving
(MBBR),
rotating
contactor
(RBC).
Further
research
innovation
are
needed
efficiency,
reduce
energy
consumption
anaerobic
pollution
degrade
difficult-to-biodegrade
substances.