Purpose: The aim of this paper was to present some research data from real industrial tests of halloysite-based sorbents in simultaneous removal of various groups of gaseous hazardous substances produced in selected industrial-scale biotechnological processes. Special attention was paid on effectiveness of original, newly developed micro- and nanostructural, universal “Dunino” halloysite-based sorbents in simultaneous removal of odors, ammonia, hydrogen sulphide, silanes, siloxanes and VOCs. Design/methodology/approach: Numerous studies including SEM, analytical method of continuous flame-ion detection (FID), identification of outlet gas stream composition with spectrophotometric methods, olfactometry tests and practical verification in real industrial-scale biotechnological processes were made to examine sorption properties of the halloysite-based filters. Findings: Newly invented nanostructural multifunctional halloysite-based sorbents show high capabilities in respect to simultaneous removal of unwanted substances from biotechnological processes penetrating into natural environment, e.g. odors, ammonia, hydrogen sulphide, silanes, siloxanes, VOCs. Research limitations/implications: Experimental studies described in this work should contribute to improvement of halloysite-based sorbents composition and optimal selection of their work parameters. Practical implications: Enhanced research results in the discussed problem area will make appropriate, rational composition of filtration bed possible – sorbent mixture (halloysite with other sorbents admixtures, natural or synthetic), disintegration degree (granulated form, powder, dust), activation method (physical, chemical) and optimal conditions for interphase contact between sorbent of a given size distribution and purified gas stream to reach the possibly maximal efficiency in unwanted components removal. Originality/value: Newly invented nanostructural halloysite-based sorbents demonstrate higher sorption capabilities in relation to known conventional solutions, moreover simultaneous sorption of many hazardous species is possible.
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