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.

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Biotechnology for Air Pollution Control - an Overview
Environmental Laws and Regulations Related to Odor and Waste Gas Contaminants
Methods of Odor and VOC Control
Selection of Bioreactor Media for Odor Control
Microbiology of Bioreactors for Waste Gas Treatment
Biological Reactor Technologies
Biofilter Technology
Biotrickling Filter Technology
Bioscrubber Technology
Membrane Bioreactor Technology
Modeling of Biofilters and Biotrickling Filters for Odor and VOC Control Applications
Biological Reactors - Applications
Biofilter Design and Operation for Odor Control - The New Zealand Experience
Biological Treatment of Waste Gases Containing Inorganic Compounds
Biological Treatment of Waste Gases Containing Volatile Organic Compounds
Biological Reactors - Case Studies
Odor Removal in Industrial Facilities
Odor Removal in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants - Case Studies
Biotrickling and Bioscrubber Applications to Control Odor and Air Pollutants: Developments, Implementation Issues and Case Studies
Future of Biotechnology
Future Prospects of Biotechnology for Odor Control.