RESEARCH STATUS AND PROSPECT ON AUTOTROPHIC DENITRIFICATION TECHNOLOGY UTILIZING PYRITE AS THE ELECTRON DONOR

DING Pei; REN Zhiqi; MA Jiaying; CHU Huaqiang; ZHOU Xuefei; ZHANG Yalei

doi:10.13205/j.hjgc.202412013

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DING Pei, REN Zhiqi, MA Jiaying, CHU Huaqiang, ZHOU Xuefei, ZHANG Yalei. RESEARCH STATUS AND PROSPECT ON AUTOTROPHIC DENITRIFICATION TECHNOLOGY UTILIZING PYRITE AS THE ELECTRON DONOR[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2024, 42(12): 97-107. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202412013

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DING Pei, REN Zhiqi, MA Jiaying, CHU Huaqiang, ZHOU Xuefei, ZHANG Yalei. RESEARCH STATUS AND PROSPECT ON AUTOTROPHIC DENITRIFICATION TECHNOLOGY UTILIZING PYRITE AS THE ELECTRON DONOR[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2024, 42(12): 97-107. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202412013

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DING Pei, REN Zhiqi, MA Jiaying, CHU Huaqiang, ZHOU Xuefei, ZHANG Yalei. RESEARCH STATUS AND PROSPECT ON AUTOTROPHIC DENITRIFICATION TECHNOLOGY UTILIZING PYRITE AS THE ELECTRON DONOR[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2024, 42(12): 97-107. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202412013

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RESEARCH STATUS AND PROSPECT ON AUTOTROPHIC DENITRIFICATION TECHNOLOGY UTILIZING PYRITE AS THE ELECTRON DONOR

doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202412013

College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China

Received Date: 2024-07-15
Available Online: 2025-01-18

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Abstract

Pyrite (FeS₂) is one of the predominant minerals found on the Earth’s surface, commonly used as the fundamental mineral source for sulfur extraction and sulfuric acid production. Additionally, it serves as a natural material for wastewater treatment. Autotrophic denitrification, where pyrite acts as an electron donor, presents a bio-based treatment technology with significant potential for addressing low C/N water conditions. This approach offers advantages such as cost-effectiveness, independence from external carbon sources, reduced sludge generation, and minimal by-product formation. Furthermore, it can be synergistically integrated with various denitrification technologies. This paper provides a comprehensive examination of the principles underlying autotrophic denitrification utilizing pyrite as an electron donor, elucidating the effects of specific surface area, pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen concentration, hydraulic retention time, and the influence of toxic substances on the efficiency of pyrite-based autotrophic denitrification. Moreover, it offers a crucial overview of treatment processes and the current application landscape focused on pyrite-driven autotrophic denitrification. This includes detailed discussions on treatment methodologies such as filled bed, fluidized bed, constructed wetland, and biological filter systems that leverage pyrite autotrophic denitrification. The paper also explores the integration of pyrite autotrophic denitrification with anaerobic ammonia oxidation and heterotrophic denitrification, showcasing its efficacy in groundwater remediation and advanced sewage treatment scenarios. Lastly, the paper outlines prospective directions for advancing this technology, while critically evaluating the limitations of current application and recommending key research priorities from diverse perspectives.
- pyrite,
- autotrophic denitrification,
- biological nitrogen removal,
- wastewater treatment,
- groundwater remediation

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