Influence of Water Content, Concentration, and Nutrient Addition on the Biofiltration of Toluene for Air Pollution Mitigation Using Soil Biofilters with Water Content Control

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1
  • Introduction
  • Background
    • Air Pollution and Volatile Organic Compounds
    • Biofiltration as an Air Pollution Control Technology

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation investigates the influence of various factors on the biofiltration of toluene, a volatile organic compound (VOC) commonly found in air pollution. The research focuses on optimizing the biofiltration process using soil biofilters with water content control.

• Impact of water content on toluene biofiltration efficiency
• Influence of toluene concentration on biofilter performance
• Effects of nutrient addition on microbial activity and biodegradation rates
• Development and application of a biofiltration system with controlled water content
• Evaluation of the long-term stability and effectiveness of the biofiltration system

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the problem of air pollution, highlighting the significance of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as a major contributor. It explores the advantages of biofiltration as an air pollution control technology, outlining the process and mechanism of biodegradation within biofilters.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The research focuses on air pollution mitigation, toluene biofiltration, soil biofilters, water content control, nutrient addition, microbial activity, VOC degradation, and sustainable environmental technologies. These keywords represent the core concepts and research areas explored within the dissertation.