Research progress in the biological treatment of wastewater based on microbial electrolysis cells

doi:10.11894/1005-829x.2016.36(6).001

Abstract

Abstract:

Based on the detailed explanation of the principle and characteristics of microbial electrolysis cells(MEC),the research progress in the utilization of MEC for treating various pollutants in wastewater,the modification of reactor structures,the development of industrial-scale reactors and new type of treatment processes are introduced. The developing directions of MEC applied to pollutant degradation fields are looked ahead.

Key words: microbial electrolysis cell, wastewater treatment, pollutant degradation, biological treatment technology

摘要：

在阐述微生物电解池(microbial electrolysis cell,MEC)工作原理的基础上,介绍了利用微生物电解池处理废水中各类污染物的研究进展,以及反应器结构改进、工业规模反应器和新型处理工艺的开发等,并展望了微生物电解池在污染物降解领域的发展方向。

关键词: 微生物电解池, 废水处理, 污染物降解, 生物处理技术

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X703

Lu Zhengwei, Wu Yonggang, Yang Zhousheng. Research progress in the biological treatment of wastewater based on microbial electrolysis cells[J]. INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT, 2016, 36(6): 1-6.

鲁正伟, 伍永钢, 杨周生. 基于微生物电解池的废水生物处理技术研究进展[J]. 工业水处理, 2016, 36(6): 1-6.

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