Biofiltration of methanol in an organic biofilter using peanut shells as medium

Biological technologies for the treatment of atmospheric pollutants

“…Industrial solvent used in the production of inks, resins, adhesives and dyes [25] Styrene Hazardous air pollutant emitted predominantly from industries producing polystyrene, styrene copolymers and polyester [26] Isobutanol Organic solved used as plasticiser and building block for plastics, textiles and clothing [27] α-Pinene Volatile compound typically found in waste gases from wood-related industries. Commonly used in the chemical industry and perfumery [28,29] Methane Greenhouse gas with global warming potential 21 times higher than that of CO 2 .…”

Ex-Situ Remediation Technologies for Environmental Pollutants: A Critical Perspective

“…A supreme TCE volumetric elimination of 4.2 × 10 −3 g/m 2 /h was documented and 2-10 times greater than those reported in other gas-phase bioremediation trials. Biofi ltration of methanol in organic biofi lter was conducted by Ramirez-Lopez et al ( 2010 ) using peanut shells as the medium which could remove up to 30 kg/m 3 methanol/day. Thus, more available tools that can make use of natural waste materials for remediation require more in-depth research.…”

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 236

“…Use of a membrane bioreactor was able to remove 99 % toluene from waste air within 12 h under continuous and intermittent feeding conditions (Alvarez-Hornos et al 2012 ). Biofi ltration of methanol in organic biofi lter was conducted by Ramirez-Lopez et al ( 2010 ) using peanut shells as the medium which could remove up to 30 kg/m 3 methanol/day. The primary growth substrate was toluene which was loaded consecutively during 110 days of the system's operation.…”