Biological Degradation of Musty Odor Compounds, 2-Methylisoborneol and Geosmin, in a Bio-Activated Carbon Filter
Masakazu Yagi, Susumu Nakashima, S. Muramoto
Abstract
Masakazu Yagi, Susumu Nakashima, S. Muramoto
Abstract
The musty odor compounds, 2-methylisoborneol(MIB) and geosmin, were degraded during filtration within a bio-activated carbon filter seeded with Bacillussubtilis. More than 50% of both compounds adsorbed on the carbon were degraded.
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The musty odor compounds, 2-methylisoborneol(MIB) and geosmin, were degraded during filtration within a bio-activated carbon filter seeded with Bacillussubtilis. More than 50% of both compounds adsorbed on the carbon were degraded.
Key concepts: Geosmin, Odor, Activated carbon, Filtration (mathematics), Chemistry, Environmental chemistry, Degradation (telecommunications), Adsorption