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Electrochemically and Bioelectrochemically Induced Ammonium Recovery
Published on: January 22, 2015
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(Bio)electrochemical ammonia recovery: progress and perspectives.
P Kuntke1, T H J A Sleutels1, M Rodríguez Arredondo1,2
1Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology, Oostergoweg 9, 8911 MA, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
|March 10, 2018
Summary
(Bio)electrochemical systems offer energy-efficient recovery of total ammonia nitrogen (TAN) from wastewater. Bioelectrochemical systems can even recover energy alongside TAN, presenting a promising sustainable solution.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Electrochemistry
- Microbiology
Background:
- Wastewater treatment faces challenges with total ammonia nitrogen (TAN) removal.
- (Bio)electrochemical systems (B)ES offer an energy-efficient alternative for TAN recovery.
- TAN recovery is crucial for environmental protection and resource management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the state-of-the-art in (bio)electrochemical TAN recovery.
- To analyze the performance and potential of (B)ES for TAN recovery from various wastewaters.
- To investigate microorganisms and toxicity effects in high-TAN environments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of (bio)electrochemical systems for TAN recovery.
- Analysis of performance metrics, including load ratio and energy efficiency.
- Evaluation of microbial communities and toxicity in BES.
Main Results:
- (B)ES demonstrate efficient TAN removal and concentration from wastewater.
- Bioelectrochemical systems can recover both TAN and electrical energy.
- Understanding microbial toxicity in high-pH, high-TAN, and high-salt conditions is critical.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to understand toxicity effects on electrochemically active bacteria.
- Scaling up (bio)electrochemical TAN recovery technologies is essential for practical application.
- (B)ES show significant potential for sustainable wastewater management and resource recovery.
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