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Biotechnology for Odor and Air Pollution Control

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  • © 2005

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Editors:
  1. Zarook Shareefdeen

    1. Research and Development, BIOREM Technologies Inc., Guelph, Canada

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  2. Ajay Singh

    1. Petrozyme Technologies Inc., Guelph, Canada
      Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

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  • First book on biotechnological processes for odor and air pollution control, the nuisance and hazard side effects of industries
  • Combines basic microbiological and engineering aspects with the design, modeling and control of bioreactors
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVIII
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  2. Introduction and Basic Theory

    1. Biotechnology for Air Pollution Control — an Overview

      • Zarook Shareefdeen, Brian Herner, Ajay Singh
      Pages 3-15

    2. Environmental Laws and Regulations Related to Odor and Waste Gas Contaminants

      • Rodney L. Aldrich
      Pages 17-28

    3. Methods of Odor and VOC Control

      • Sergio Revah, Juan M. Morgan-Sagastume
      Pages 29-63

    4. Selection of Bioreactor Media for Odor Control

      • Rakesh Govind, Sandeep Narayan
      Pages 65-100

    5. Microbiology of Bioreactors for Waste Gas Treatment

      • Ajay Singh, Owen Ward
      Pages 101-121

  3. Biological Reactor Technologies

    1. Biofilter Technology

      • Indrani Datta, D. Grant Allen
      Pages 125-145

    2. Biotrickling Filter Technology

      • Marc A. Deshusses, David Gabriel
      Pages 147-168

    3. Bioscrubber Technology

      • Ajay Singh, Zarook Shareefdeen, Owen P. Ward
      Pages 169-193

    4. Membrane Bioreactor Technology

      • Mark W. Fitch
      Pages 195-212

    5. Modeling of Biofilters and Biotrickling Filters for Odor and VOC Control Applications

      • Marc A. Deshusses, Zarook Shareefdeen
      Pages 213-231

  4. Biological Reactors — Applications

    1. Biofilter Design and Operation for Odor Control — The New Zealand Experience

      • Roger Cudmore, Peter Gostomski
      Pages 235-252

    2. Biological Treatment of Waste Gases Containing Inorganic Compounds

      • Madjid Mohseni
      Pages 253-279

    3. Biological Treatment of Waste Gases Containing Volatile Organic Compounds

      • Pierre Le Cloirec, Yves Andrès, Claire Gérente, Pascaline Pré
      Pages 281-302

  6. Future of Biotechnology

    1. Future Prospects of Biotechnology for Odor Control

      • Fethiye Ozis, Arash Bina, Joseph S. Devinny
      Pages 383-401

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 403-409
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Biotechnology offers one of the most economical and environmentally benign methods of air pollution control for industrial and municipal airstreams. Volatile organic and inorganic odorous compounds from various industries are emitted in large quantities and create hazards to the ecosystem and health effects to humans. Thus, the demand for odor and air pollution control systems that provide nuisance-free, breathable air is constantly growing.

An international board of authors from universities, research institutes, and industries describe various biotechnological methods ranging from laboratory, to pilot evaluation and to full-scale process implementation. Topics include bioprocesses for the treatment of odors and air pollutants in wastewater treatment plants, rendering plants, chemical production facilities, and food and flavor manufacturing facilities. In addition to the basic microbiological and engineering aspects, the design, modeling and control of bioreactors are also presented.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Research and Development, BIOREM Technologies Inc., Guelph, Canada

    Zarook Shareefdeen

  • Petrozyme Technologies Inc., Guelph, Canada

    Ajay Singh

  • Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

    Ajay Singh

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