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Open Access | Published on April 24, 2021

Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor: A Correlation between Biofilm Thickness and Removal of Pharmaceuticals and Endocrinal Disruptor Compounds

Claudia Lorena Sanchez-Huerta
Luca Fortunato
Torove Leiknes
Peiying Hong
Abstract

Removal of thirteen pharmaceuticals and endocrinal disruptor compounds via membrane aerated biofilm reactor was tested. MABR system demonstrated good management of nitrogenous nutrients. An increase in biofilm thickness enhanced the removal of analgesics, hormones, and disinfectants.

Keywords
biodegradation, organic micropollutants, biofilm, nitrification