PRJNA558736
biofilter metagenome Raw sequence reads
The biodegradation of organic matter mainly depends on the microbial biomass, microbial growth rate, and the microbial community structure. Some studies have suggested that BAC performance is not necessarily correlated to biomass concentration . Thus, optimizing the microbial community structure in the BAC filter and increasing the microbial metabolic pathway may be one of the most effective ways to improve the ability of BAC or O3-BAC treatment to degrade organic matter . Knowledge of the microbial communities in BAC filters could improve our understanding of the related biological processes. Although AC is an ideal candidate as a carrier for a biofilter, little is known about the effect of the pore structure of AC on the microbial community distribution. Understanding this effect can enable us to identify which AC is more suitable for BAC or O3-BAC treatment.