Triggers for microbial aggregation in activated sludge?

被引:125
作者
Bossier, P [1 ]
Verstraete, W [1 ]
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[1] FAC AGR & APPL BIOL SCI,MICROBIAL ECOL LAB,B-9000 GHENT,BELGIUM
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10.1007/s002530050640
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Q81 [生物工程学(生物技术)]; Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;
摘要
Microbial aggregation into good settling sludge is essential for the well-functioning of activated sludge systems treating waste water. Complete aggregation of all the microbial biomass formed has been proven to be difficult to maintain continuously, resulting in wash-out of suspended solids. This review investigates the possibility that environmental signals could constitute triggers for the induction or stimulation of aggregative physiology.
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