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Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers
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A Polymeric Membrane Reactor for Biodegradation of Phenol in Wastewater

Fayaz Lakhwala

New Jersey Institute of Technology Biotechnology Laboratory University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102

Vivek Sinkar

New Jersey Institute of Technology Biotechnology Laboratory University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102

Sam Sofer

New Jersey Institute of Technology Biotechnology Laboratory University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102

Bruce Goldberg

FMC Corporation Biosupport Group Pine Brook, NJ

Microorganisms from activated sludge were immobilized by at tachment to microporous plastic sheets [MPSTM]. Biodegradation of phenol was accomplished by pumping a phenol solution through a reactor containing microorganisms attached to the MPSTM sheet. Biodegradation was the pri mary removal mechanism, with only 5% removal by abiotic means. Experi ments were conducted in batch recirculation flow and continuous flow con figurations. In batch mode biodegradation rates showed a strong dependency on recirculation flow rates. In continuous mode, a residence time of 1.4 hours was needed for 50% conversion at steady state. Consumption of phenol and dis solved oxygen showed parallel trends throughout the experiments.

Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers, Vol. 5, No. 4, 439-452 (1990)
DOI: 10.1177/088391159000500406
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