biofilter
Organism-based cleaner system
A biofilter is a pollution control system that uses living organisms—typically bacteria, fungi, or plants—to break down or remove contaminants from air, water, or wastewater.
The contaminated material passes through a medium where microorganisms metabolize pollutants into harmless byproducts like carbon dioxide and water.
Biofilters are commonly used in wastewater treatment plants, industrial facilities to control odors, and aquariums to maintain water quality.
The composting facility installed a biofilter to reduce emissions.
Minimally stressful on body
- natural treatmentNon-drug healing approach
- chemical-freeContaining no synthetic substances
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
organic · renewable · cost-effective · low-maintenance · ecological · carbon footprint · circular economy · green technology
Microbial ammonia-to-nitrate conversion
- denitrificationMicrobial nitrate-to-gas conversion
- effluentDischarged liquid waste
- sewageLiquid refuse in drains
- aerationInfusing with oxygen
sedimentation · biofilm · clarifier · recirculation · sludge · percolation
Water-saturated terrain
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
- biodegradationMicrobial breakdown of organics
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
- contaminantSubstance that pollutes
groundwater · heavy metals · petroleum · degradation · decontamination · organic compounds · hydrocarbon · absorption
Managing unwanted smells
- hydrogen sulfideToxic gas, foul-smelling
- exhaustUse up entirely
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- woodchipsShredded timber fragments
peat · bark · humidification · emission control · industrial exhaust · air quality
Biogeochemical element circulation
- beneficial bacteriaHealth-promoting microorganisms
- nitriteNO₂ minus ion
- nitrateNO₃ compound
- aquaticWater-inhabiting
fish tank · colonization · water clarity · substrate · hobbyist · freshwater · marine · activated carbon
low-impact
Minimally stressful on body
- natural treatmentNon-drug healing approach
- chemical-freeContaining no synthetic substances
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
eco-friendly · organic · renewable · cost-effective · low-maintenance · ecological · carbon footprint · circular economy · green technology · environmental
nitrification
Microbial ammonia-to-nitrate conversion
- denitrificationMicrobial nitrate-to-gas conversion
- effluentDischarged liquid waste
- sewageLiquid refuse in drains
aeration · sedimentation · biofilm · clarifier · recirculation · sludge · percolation
wetlands
Water-saturated terrain
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
- biodegradationMicrobial breakdown of organics
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
contaminant · groundwater · heavy metals · petroleum · degradation · decontamination · organic compounds · hydrocarbon · absorption · sequestration
odor control
Managing unwanted smells
- hydrogen sulfideToxic gas, foul-smelling
- exhaustUse up entirely
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
woodchips · peat · bark · humidification · emission control · industrial exhaust · air quality
nitrogen cycle
Biogeochemical element circulation
- beneficial bacteriaHealth-promoting microorganisms
- nitriteNO₂ minus ion
- nitrateNO₃ compound
aquatic · fish tank · colonization · water clarity · substrate · hobbyist · freshwater · marine · activated carbon · water quality
- environmental equipmentscrubber, pH meter, air purifier, water purifier, clarifier
- filtershighpass, mesh screen, tea strainer, sieve, strainer
- garden pondspond liner, pond pump, koi, goldfish, water lilies
- biotreatmentaeration, bioreactor, wastewater treatment, nitrification, denitrification
- fish farmingfish farming, fish farm, fish farms, aquaculture, pisciculture
- Water Treatmentwater plant, chlorination, purification, disinfection, feedwater