Nitrification and Denitrification

This volume is dedicated to nitrification and denitrification - essential processes for aquatic ecological system and vital for human health.

While ammonia is applied for disinfection together with chlorine to produce chloramine, excessive ammonia may cause nitrification and bacteria growth in water transmission pipeline. Since excessive discharge may cause eutrophication and deterioration of aquatic system, nitrate is regulated for wastewater discharge in sensitive areas. Further, nitrate needs to be monitored and controlled in drinking water treatment to protect against methemoglobinemia in bottle-fed infants.

Contents
1 Introductory Chapter: Effects of Salinity on Biological Nitrate Removal from Industrial Wastewater
2 Innovative Nitrogen and Carbon Removal
3 Heterotrophic Nitrification and Aerobic Denitrification by Alcaligenes faecalis No. 4
4 Biodegradation of Ammonia in Biofiltration Systems: Changes of Metabolic Products and Microbial Communities
5 Denitrification in the Presence of Chlorophenols: Progress and Prospects
6 Nitrate Removal from Groundwater with Membrane Bioreactor