Evaluation methods of inhibition to microorganisms in biotreatment processes: A review
Zhuowei Zhang,
Yang Yang,
Hongbo Xi,
Yin Yu,
Yudong Song,
Changyong Wu,
Yuexi Zhou
Affiliations
Zhuowei Zhang
Research Center of Environmental Pollution Control Technology, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China; School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
Yang Yang
Research Center of Environmental Pollution Control Technology, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China; College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology, Beijing, 100083, China
Hongbo Xi
Research Center of Environmental Pollution Control Technology, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China; Corresponding author.
Yin Yu
Research Center of Environmental Pollution Control Technology, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China; Corresponding author.
Yudong Song
Research Center of Environmental Pollution Control Technology, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
Changyong Wu
Research Center of Environmental Pollution Control Technology, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
Yuexi Zhou
Research Center of Environmental Pollution Control Technology, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
Inhibition to microorganisms in biotreatment processes (IMB) refers to the extent to which the toxic contaminants in wastewater harm the microorganisms in biotreatment, which has been widely concerned in recent years. The main classifications, analytical procedures, characteristics and current applications of evaluation methods of IMB were critically summarized. Then the challenges and prospects of measurement approaches to IMB were highlighted. It is expected to contribute to a more accurate assessment of the inhibition effect, and help recommend IMB as an indicator for future indirect emission standards.
