Open AccessDesign and testing of a continuous metal biosorption system. Final report, March 10, 1994--June 9, 1995
Author(s) -
B. D. Faison,
Mengxuan Hu,
Mark E. Reeves,
T.F. McGraw,
U. Gupte,
W.G. Haris
Publication year - 1995
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/225014
Subject(s) - bioreactor , sorbent , biosorption , software deployment , biomass (ecology) , process engineering , environmental science , waste management , computer science , engineering , chemistry , biology , software engineering , sorption , adsorption , organic chemistry , agronomy
The research pursued in this project consisted of two portions that were conducted with constant coordination to allow the ultimate merger of research results. ORNL was assigned the task of developing the biomass portion of the bioreactor, while SCSC was responsible for the mechanical portions of the bioreactor. This report describes the technical aspects of a novel biological sorbent, consisting of microbial biomass immobilized within a polyurethane gel matrix, that was developed and characterized (on a bench scale, within batch and flow-through systems) for use in a novel, continuous-flow bioreactor system. The report also addresses an initial effort to develop a delivery technology that takes advantage of the specific characteristics of the biosorbent material to permits its deployment against contamination problems. The report concludes with recommendations for future work that would allow the designated wastes to be treated on a large scale