Alternative electron acceptors in microbial coal-conversion wastewater treatment

Eismann, F; Becker, F; Kuschk, P; Stottmeister, U

HERO ID

665362

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1996

Language

English

HERO ID 665362
In Press No
Year 1996
Title Alternative electron acceptors in microbial coal-conversion wastewater treatment
Authors Eismann, F; Becker, F; Kuschk, P; Stottmeister, U
Journal Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Volume 46
Issue 5-6
Page Numbers 604-609
Abstract Biotreatment experiments with solutions of autoxidized phenolic compounds as well as coal-conversion wastewater stored for 30 years and rich in humic matter were performed under nitrate-reducing, sulphate-reducing and methanogenic conditions. The removal of total organic carbon in fractions of different molecular mass and of monomeric phenolic compounds in the wastewater was determined. A comparison of biotransformation potentials and rates indicated a relationship between these aspects and the availability of electron acceptors in the system. The capacities of the microbial consortia increased significantly with the energy microorganisms could gain from their respective respiration process and can be expressed by the order: aerobic process - nitrate reduction - sulphate reduction - methanogenesis.
Doi 10.1007/s002530050868
Wosid WOS:A1996WH39900025
Url http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s002530050868
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Language Text English
Keyword Metabolism; Microbiology; Sanitation; Sewage; Biodegradation; Industrial microbiology
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