Biofilter - A malodor control technology for livestock industry

Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering

Volumn 31, Issue 9, 1996, Pages 2275-2285

  Li, X W ^a   Hoff, S J ^a   Bundy, D S ^a   Harmon, J ^a   Xin, H ^a   Zhu, Jun ^a  

^a Iowa State University of Science and Technology   (United States)

Author keywords

Bacteria; Biodegradation; Biofilter; Deodorization; Livestock; Malodor; Pollution

Indexed keywords

AIR POLLUTION; ARTICLE; BIOFILTER; BIOFILTRATION; CATTLE; ODOR; POLLUTION CONTROL; POULTRY;

BOS TAURUS;

EID: 0029913499     PISSN: 10934529     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10934529609376490     Document Type: Article

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