Nutrients removal and recovery in bioelectrochemical systems: A review

Kelly, PT; He, Z

HERO ID

2289709

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2014

PMID

24388692

HERO ID 2289709
In Press No
Year 2014
Title Nutrients removal and recovery in bioelectrochemical systems: A review
Authors Kelly, PT; He, Z
Journal Bioresource Technology
Volume 153
Page Numbers 351-360
Abstract Nutrient removal and recovery has received less attention during the development of bioelectrochemical systems (BES) for energy efficient wastewater treatment, but it is a critical issue for sustainable wastewater treatment. Both nitrogen and phosphorus can be removed and/or recovered in a BES through involving biological processes such as nitrification and bioelectrochemical denitrification, the NH4+/NH3 couple affected by the electrolyte pH, or precipitating phosphorus compounds in the high-pH zone adjacent a cathode electrode. This paper has reviewed the nutrients removal and recovery in various BES including microbial fuel cells and microbial electrolysis cells, discussed the influence factors and potential problems, and identified the key challenges for nitrogen and phosphorus removal/recovery in a BES. It expects to give an informative overview of the current development, and to encourage more thinking and investigation towards further development of efficient processes for nutrient removal and recovery in a BES. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Doi 10.1016/j.biortech.2013.12.046
Pmid 24388692
Wosid WOS:000331461000047
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Dupe Override No
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Keyword Bioelectrochemical system; Microbial fuel cell; Nutrient removal and recovery; Nitrogen and phosphorus; Wastewater treatment