Coconut mesocarp-based biofilter material and its use in a...

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2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Upton, Christopher (Department: 1724)

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Treatment by living organism

C210S150000, C210S505000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07097768

ABSTRACT:
A biofilter material for biofiltering a fluid is disclosed. This biofilter material comprises fragments of coconut mesocarp. A wastewater treatment system is also disclosed and comprises a filter bed and a water distribution system. The filter bed comprises fragments of coconut mesocarp as a biofilter material.

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