Research progress on the application of Feammox for nitrogen removal from wastewaters
YANG Li-li1, LI Wen-xuan2, PENG Yu-zhuo1, HU Kai-yao1, MU Hao1, DONG San-qiang1
1. School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China; 2. State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Ecological Effect and Risk Assessment of Chemicals, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
Abstract：Iron ammonia oxidation, also known as Fe(III) reduction coupling with anaerobic ammonia oxidation technology has the advantages of low sludge yield, no need for organic carbon, and tolerance to heavy metals. In this review, the potential mechanisms of Feammox, iron reduction pathways and functional microorganisms are described. And key influencing factors including pH, temperature, source of Fe(Ⅲ), organic matter as well as nitrates and nitrites are discussed. From the perspective of coupling Feammox technology with other nitrogen removal processes, the latest development trend of Feammox technology in wastewater treatment applications is reviewed, and the future development is prospected. An overview of the latest developments in the Feammox process provides valuable information for further process optimization and contributes to better nitrogen removal performance in future practical applications.
杨莉莉, 李文譞, 彭钰卓, 胡凯耀, 慕浩, 董三强. 铁氨氧化技术在废水脱氮中的应用研究进展[J]. 中国环境科学, 2023, 43(6): 2948-2959.
YANG Li-li, LI Wen-xuan, PENG Yu-zhuo, HU Kai-yao, MU Hao, DONG San-qiang. Research progress on the application of Feammox for nitrogen removal from wastewaters. CHINA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCECE, 2023, 43(6): 2948-2959.
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