Impact of batch seeding on the development of biological activated carbon filter for the simultaneous removal of organics, nitrogen, and emerging contaminants from secondary effluents
Abstract
Batch seeding on GAC accelerated biofilm formation by beneficial microbes and significantly reduced the initial startup time. The BAC filter showed enhanced removal of organics, nitrogen and contaminants including recalcitrant antibiotics and hormones.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Water Treatment and Disinfection
Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal
Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Environmental Science Water Research & Technology
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 742–758
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN