Kinetic modeling of bioregeneration of chlorophenol-loaded granular activated carbon in simultaneous adsorption and biodegradation processes

► Kinetic model developed for bioregeneration of chlorophenol-loaded GAC. ► Inhibitory effects of 4-CP and 2,4-DCP described by the kinetic model. ► Bioregeneration rate characterized by the desorption rate constant. ► Favorable experimental conditions obtained for faster bioregeneration rate.