| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7077219 | Bioresource Technology | 2014 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Biodegradation of toxic organic micro-pollutants in municipal solid waste (MSW) leachate by membrane bioreactor (MBR) was investigated. The MBR systems were seeded with different sludge sources, one was from a pilot-scale MBR system treating MSW leachate and the other was from an activated sludge sewage treatment plant. The biodegradation of BPA, 2,6-DTBP, BHT, DEP, DBP and DEHP, DCP and BBzP, by sludge from both reactors were found improved with time. However, enhanced biodegradation of micro-pollutants was observed in MBR operated under long sludge age condition. Bacterial population analyses determined by PCR-DGGE revealed the development of phenol and phthalate degrading bacteria consortium in MBR sludge during its operation.
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Authors
Jarungwit Boonnorat, Chart Chiemchaisri, Wilai Chiemchaisri, Kazuo Yamamoto,