Removal of ammonium, iron and manganese from potable water in biofiltration units: a review

Athanasia G. Tekerlekopoulou; Stavros Pavlou; Dimitrios V. Vayenas

doi:10.1002/jctb.4031

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Removal of ammonium, iron and manganese from potable water in biofiltration units: a review

Athanasia G. Tekerlekopoulou Stavros Pavlou Dimitrios V. Vayenas

Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology Vol. 88 No. 5 pp. 751-773 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractAmmonium, and trace metals such as iron and manganese are common inorganic pollutants present in waters. Several surface and groundwaters contain natural or increased concentrations of these pollutants that are observed either isolated or in pairs, or all three together. Although several processes have been established for the biological removal of one of the above‐mentioned pollutants, only recently have important studies been performed on the efficient and cost‐effective simultaneous biological removal of two or more substances. This paper reviews the variety of full‐ and pilot‐scale biological filters that have been used for combined or simultaneous biological removal, as well as factors and conditions that were found to affect the process. The main results regarding research progress on combined or simultaneous biological removal are evaluated. Finally, the kinetic models and simulation approaches used are discussed. © 2013 Society of Chemical Industry

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Published: Mar 08, 2013
Vol/Issue: 88(5)
Pages: 751-773
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Authors

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Athanasia G. Tekerlekopoulou

Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Management University of Western Greece Seferi 2 Agrinio GR‐30100 Greece

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Stavros Pavlou

Department of Chemical Engineering University of Patras GR‐26504 Patras Greece; Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences Stadiou Str., Platani GR‐26504 Patras Greece

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Dimitrios V. Vayenas

Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Management University of Western Greece Seferi 2 Agrinio GR‐30100 Greece; Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences Stadiou Str., Platani GR‐26504 Patras Greece

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Athanasia G. Tekerlekopoulou, Stavros Pavlou, Dimitrios V. Vayenas (2013). Removal of ammonium, iron and manganese from potable water in biofiltration units: a review. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 88(5), 751-773. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.4031

Removal of ammonium, iron and manganese from potable water in biofiltration units: a review

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