Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor: A Correlation between Biofilm Thickness and Removal of Pharmaceuticals and Endocrinal Disruptor Compounds

Paper ID:

cest2021_00683

Topic:

Wastewater treatment

File:

cest2021_00683_oral.pdf

Published under CEST2021

Proceedings ISBN: 978-618-86292-1-9

Proceedings ISSN: 2944-9820

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00683

Authors:

(Corresponding) Sanchez-Huerta C., Fortunato L., Leiknes T., Hong P.

Abstract:

Removal of thirteen pharmaceuticals and endocrinal disruptor compounds via membrane aerated biofilm reactor was tested. MABR system demonstrated good management of nitrogenous nutrients. An increase in biofilm thickness enhanced the removal of analgesics, hormones, and disinfectants.

Keywords:

biodegradation, organic micropollutants, biofilm, nitrification