Styrene vapor biodegradation in single- and two-liquid phase biotrickling filters using Ralstonia eutropha
Styrene vapor biodegradation in single- and two-liquid phase biotrickling filters using Ralstonia eutropha
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DOI:
10.1016/j.cej.2015.01.040
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发表时间:
2015-05
影响因子:
15.1
通讯作者:
Seyed Morteza Zamir;Saeme Babatabar;S. Shojaosadati
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作者:
Seyed Morteza Zamir;Saeme Babatabar;S. Shojaosadati
This study examined the use of a bacterial culture ofRalstonia eutrophain biotrickling filters (BTFs) for styrene vapor removal in the absence and presence of silicone oil (5% v/v). Removal was carried out at 40 °C using styrene inlet concentrations of 0.8–3.3 g m−3and empty bed residence times (EBRTs) of 1 and 2 min. For single-phase BTF, a removal efficiency (RE) of 95% was achieved at inlet concentrations of <2.5 g m−3and at an EBRT of 1 min. The addition of oil to the recirculating solution enhanced styrene elimination under all operating conditions and increased maximum elimination capacity (ECmax) from 70 to 110 g m−3h−1. Results of elemental analysis of microorganisms isolated from the bed of the BTFs and biodegradation equations showed that the ratios of CO2generation to styrene consumption were 2.60 for single-phase and 4.85 for two-phase BTFs. A comparison of results at 35 °C and 40 °C showed that the presence of oil decreased the effect of operating temperature on RE.