Aerobic granular processes: Current research trends

Quanguo Zhang; Jianjun Hu; Duu-Jong Lee

doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.01.098

Aerobic granular processes: Current research trends

Bioresour Technol. 2016 Jun:210:74-80. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.01.098. Epub 2016 Feb 1.

Authors

Quanguo Zhang¹, Jianjun Hu¹, Duu-Jong Lee²

Affiliations

¹ Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomass Energy, Henan Agricultural University, Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China.
² Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomass Energy, Henan Agricultural University, Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan. Electronic address: djlee@ntu.edu.tw.

PMID: 26873285
DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.01.098

Abstract

Aerobic granules are large biological aggregates with compact interiors that can be used in efficient wastewater treatment. This mini-review presents new researches on the development of aerobic granular processes, extended treatments for complicated pollutants, granulation mechanisms and enhancements of granule stability in long-term operation or storage, and the reuse of waste biomass as renewable resources. A discussion on the challenges of, and prospects for, the commercialization of aerobic granular process is provided.

Keywords: Granulation; Prospect; Reuse; Structural stability.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Aerobiosis
Bioreactors
Research / trends*
Sewage / chemistry*
Wastewater / chemistry
Water Purification

Substances

Sewage
Waste Water