title: Bioreactors for treatment of VOCs and odours - a review.
abstract: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and odorous compounds discharged into the environment create ecological and health hazards. In the recent past, biological waste air treatment processes using bioreactors have gained popularity in control of VOCs and odour, since they offer a cost effective and environment friendly alternative to conventional air pollution control technologies. This review provides an overview of the various bioreactors that are used in VOC and odour abatement, along with details on their configuration and design, mechanism of operation, insights into the microbial biodegradation process and future R&D needs in this area.
authors.affiliation: Environmental Biotechnology Division, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur 440 020, India. sn_mudliar@neeri.res.in
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mudliar
authors.forename: Balendu
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Giri
authors.forename: Kiran
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Padoley
authors.forename: Dewanand
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Satpute
authors.forename: Rashmi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dixit
authors.forename: Praveena
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bhatt
authors.forename: Ram
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pandey
authors.forename: Asha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Juwarkar
authors.forename: Atul
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vaidya
mesh_terms: D000393:Air Pollutants; D000397:Air Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D019149:Bioreactors / Q000382:microbiology*; D005374:Filtration / Q000379:methods; D009812:Odorants; D012037:Refuse Disposal / Q000379:methods*; D055549:Volatile Organic Compounds
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; D055549:Volatile Organic Compounds