Research advances in anammox granular sludge: A review. Issue 5 (4th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Adams, Mabruk; Xie, Junxiang; Kabore, Arthur wendinso Judicael; Chang, Yaofeng; Xie, Jiawei; Guo, Menglei; Chen, Chongjun
• Is Part Of: Critical reviews in environmental science and technology. Volume 52:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 631
• Page End: 674
• Publication Date: 2022-03-04
• Subjects: Anammox granular sludge -- granulation -- biological nitrogen removal; Pollution -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Environmental protection -- Periodicals; Environmental engineering -- Periodicals; Environmental health -- Periodicals; Nature -- Effect of human beings on -- Periodicals; 363.73
• DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2020.1831358
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-3389

Abstract

Abstract: The slow growth rate of the anammox bacteria (AnAOB) resulting in a long startup period of the anammox process has resulted in scientists trying to find a long-lasting solution. Anammox granular sludge (AnGS) application is one such solution being proffered by researchers in order to ensure the feasibility of industrial-scale anammox application. Granulation of anammox sludge, compared to other enrichment strategies used by scientists to help shorten the startup of the anammox process, appears to be the most feasible option for the realization of large-scale anammox application, since it is stated to be effective in the retention of biomass and, unlike the addition of carriers, further ensures an even better mixing of biomass. In this review, the properties, influencing factors, limitations, cultivation, and the detailed research progress of the application of anammox granules are discussed. It is hoped that this review could serve as an invaluable guide in future research and engineering applications of anammox granular sludge (AnGS). Graphical abstract: