The use of various species of fungi in biofiltration of air contaminated with odorous volatile organic compounds

Air pollution with odorous compounds is a significant social and environmental problem. This paper presents biological deodorization methods. The attention is focused on the application of biotrickling filters for air deodorization. Principles of their operation are discussed, indicating the key rol...

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Published inE3S Web of Conferences Vol. 100; p. 21
Main Authors Gospodarek, Milena, Rybarczyk, Piotr, Brillowska-Dąbrowska, Anna, Gębicki, Jacek
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Les Ulis EDP Sciences 01.01.2019
Subjects
Air pollution
Biodegradation
Biofiltration
Butanol
Deodorization
Fungi
Microorganisms
Organic compounds
Trickling filters
VOCs
Volatile organic compounds
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Summary:Air pollution with odorous compounds is a significant social and environmental problem. This paper presents biological deodorization methods. The attention is focused on the application of biotrickling filters for air deodorization. Principles of their operation are discussed, indicating the key role of the selection of microorganisms responsible for the degradation of odorous compounds. A literature overview of the used fungal species is presented and the advantages of using fungi in comparison with bacteria are indicated. The results of experimental studies on the n-butanol removal in biotrickling filter are presented.
ISSN:2267-1242
2555-0403
2267-1242
DOI:10.1051/e3sconf/201910000021