| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 679016 | Bioresource Technology | 2016 | 7 Pages |
•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.
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.
