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Biofiltration using methane-oxidizing bacteria offers a cost-effective solution for reducing diffuse methane (CH4) emissions, outperforming traditional methods. This review examines key factors influencing its efficiency in methane abatement.

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  • Environmental Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology

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  • Global methane (CH4) emissions are increasing due to human activities.
  • Diffuse methane emissions (<3% v/v) are challenging for physical-chemical treatments.
  • Biotechnologies, specifically biofiltration with methanotrophs, present an efficient abatement strategy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review empirical findings on methane biofiltration over recent decades.
  • To identify critical abiotic and biotic factors affecting CH4 biofiltration efficiency.
  • To consolidate knowledge for optimizing methane abatement technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of empirical data from methane biofiltration studies.
  • Analysis of abiotic factors: temperature, pH, water content, packing material, empty-bed residence time, inlet gas flow rate, CH4 concentration.
  • Evaluation of biotic factors: biomass development.

Main Results:

  • Biofiltration with methanotrophs is effective for diffuse methane abatement.
  • Abiotic factors like temperature, pH, and CH4 concentration significantly impact performance.
  • Biotic factors, particularly biomass development, are crucial for sustained efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Methane biofiltration is a viable and sustainable technology for mitigating diffuse CH4 emissions.
  • Optimizing environmental and biological parameters is key to maximizing biofilter performance.
  • Further research can enhance the application of methanotrophic biofiltration in environmental management.