Loofah Sponges as Bio-Carriers in a Pilot-Scale Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge System for Municipal Wastewater Treatment

Fixed-film biofilm reactors are considered one of the most effective wastewater treatment processes, however, the cost of their plastic bio-carriers makes them less attractive for application in developing countries. This study evaluated loofah sponges, an eco-friendly renewable agricultural product...

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Main Authors: Huyen T.T. Dang, Cuong V. Dinh, Khai M. Nguyen, Nga T.H. Tran, Thuy T. Pham, Roberto M. Narbaitz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/11/4758