Aerobic granular processes: Current research trends. (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Quanguo; Hu, Jianjun; Lee, Duu-Jong
• Is Part Of: Bioresource technology. Volume 210(2016)
• Page Start: 74
• Page End: 80
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Granulation -- Structural stability -- Reuse -- Prospect; Biomass -- Periodicals; Biomass energy -- Periodicals; Bioremediation -- Periodicals; Agricultural wastes -- Periodicals; Factory and trade waste -- Periodicals; Organic wastes -- Periodicals; Bioénergie -- Périodiques; Déchets agricoles -- Périodiques; Déchets industriels -- Périodiques; Déchets organiques -- Périodiques; Déchets (Combustible) -- Périodiques; 662.88
• DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.01.098
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-8524

Abstract

Highlights: Recent R&D works for aerobic granular process were reviewed. Treatments, granulation mechanisms and stability, and waste reuse were covered. Challenge and prospect for commercialization of aerobic granular process were discussed. 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.