The organic loading rate affects organic micropollutants’ cometabolic biotransformation kinetics under heterotrophic conditions in activated sludge
David M. Kennes-Veiga, Lorena González-Gil, Marta Carballa, Juan M. Lema
Topics & Concepts
BiotransformationHeterotrophActivated sludgeCometabolismBiodegradationChemistryHydraulic retention timeEnvironmental chemistryBioreactorSubstrate (aquarium)Activated sludge modelDissolved organic carbonYield (engineering)BioremediationWastewaterEnvironmental engineeringBacteriaOrganic chemistryBiologyEcologyEnvironmental scienceEnzymeGeneticsMetallurgyMaterials sciencePharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsWater Treatment and DisinfectionChemistry and Chemical Engineering