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Recent advances on biosorption by aerobic granular sludge.

Li Wang1, Xiang Liu2, Duu-Jong Lee3

  • 1Center of Analysis and Measurement, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China.

Journal of Hazardous Materials
|June 12, 2018
PubMed
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Aerobic granules show great potential as biosorbents for wastewater treatment, effectively removing heavy metals and other pollutants. Surface modification enhances their versatility for diverse contaminants.

Keywords:
Aerobic granuleBiosorptionMechanismSurface modificationWater treatment

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