Anhui Agricultural Science Bulletin, Volume. 31, Issue 15, 114(2025)

Research progress on process operation and application of moving bed biofilm reactor system at low temperature

WU Tianqi1,2,3, KONG Yu1, LING Hong1, CHANG Wenjie1, ZHU Xiaoxiao1, and NIE Huijun1
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  • 1Jiangsu Environmental Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210019, China
  • 2Jiangsu Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210036, China
  • 3Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Synergistic Control of Pollution and Carbon Emissions in Key Industries, Nanjing 210019, China
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    The research on the operation and application of the moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) process system under low temperature conditions was systematically elaborated from the aspects of microbial community, carrier enhancement technology, and process combination and regulation. Low temperature was found to inhibit the activity of nitrifying bacteria, affecting the nitrogen removal efficiency of wastewater treatment. The MBBR system was demonstrated to enrich nitrifying bacteria through biofilm formation. Cold-adapted microbial acclimation technology was shown to enhance microbial activity under low temperature conditions, effectively improving the operational efficiency and stability of this system. The selection of carriers was proven to influence process performance. Magnetic carriers, hydrophilic modifications, and porous structures (e.g., PVA gel) were found to enhance biofilm formation, increase the enrichment of nitrifying bacteria, and improve the treatment efficiency of low temperature wastewater. Optimization of the MBBR process required regulation of aeration, carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (C/N), and hydraulic retention time (HRT). Under low temperatures, intermittent aeration, low C/N, and extended HRT were shown to enhance nitrification efficiency. Process combinations such as A/O-MBBR were demonstrated to strengthen the system’s resistance to shock loads. This study provides a reference for further research and application of the MBBR process.

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    WU Tianqi, KONG Yu, LING Hong, CHANG Wenjie, ZHU Xiaoxiao, NIE Huijun. Research progress on process operation and application of moving bed biofilm reactor system at low temperature[J]. Anhui Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2025, 31(15): 114

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    Received: Aug. 23, 2024

    Accepted: Aug. 21, 2025

    Published Online: Aug. 21, 2025

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    DOI:10.16377/j.cnki.issn1007-7731.2025.15.027

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