Separated adsorption and bacterial degradation of microcystins in GAC filtration

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dc.contributor.authorWang, H.
dc.contributor.authorLewis, D.
dc.contributor.authorNewcombe, G.
dc.contributor.authorBrookes, J.
dc.contributor.authorHo, L.
dc.date.issued2009
dc.descriptionCopyright © 2009 Inderscience Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved.
dc.description.abstractFor removal of microcystins from drinking water, Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration has shown to be promising as it is not only an efficient adsorbent, but also can support biodegradation of microcystins, extending the lifetime of this application. In this study, a sterile and non-sterile GAC column, in addition to a sand column, was studied to distinguish the adsorption and biodegradation removal mechanisms. Effective microcystin adsorption was considerably short in a virgin GAC bed, ∼10-15 days. Biodegradation was shown to be the primary removal mechanism after its commencement (∼1 month), with complete reduction until the study's completion (∼11 months).
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityHaixiang Wang, David Lewis, Gayle Newcombe, Justin Brookes and Lionel Ho
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2009; 3(1-4):236-243
dc.identifier.doi10.1504/IJEWM.2009.026340
dc.identifier.issn1478-9876
dc.identifier.issn1478-9868
dc.identifier.orcidLewis, D. [0000-0002-5322-1873]
dc.identifier.orcidBrookes, J. [0000-0001-8408-9142]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/51351
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInderscience Publishers
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1504/ijewm.2009.026340
dc.titleSeparated adsorption and bacterial degradation of microcystins in GAC filtration
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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