Effect of critical operational parameters of a biofilm-based bio-filter reactor in enhancing the surface elimination capacity of toluene

The study of biodegradation of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in a biofilm bio-filter reactor is poorly understood. Toluene is considered as a model pollutant in the current study as it is one of the well-studied VOCs in traditional bio-filters. The extent of toluene in the pollutants is quantified to understand the operation, modeling, and performance of a biofilm bio-filter reactor. Although bio-filtration is simple process, process optimization is most critical in the operation of bio-filters. Henceforth, this study investigates the bio-degradation rate of toluene influenced by critical operational parameters like inlet concentration, pollutant flow rate, precise control of temperature, matric potential, and nutrients in the biofilm bio-filter reactor.