Filters and media used in aquaponic system filtration: A systematic review
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https://doi.org/10.20950/1678-2305/bip.2024.51.e959Keywords:
Aquaponics, Filtration, Sustainability, Nutrient recycling, Filtration mediaAbstract
of different types of filters, including mechanical, biological, and bacteriological, as well as the application of various filtration media, such as bio-balls, sand, and natural materials (e.g., açaí seeds and biochar). The results indicated an increasing trend in publications on this topic, with the United States of America and Malaysia leading the research in this field. While American studies focus on parameters such as hydraulic loading rate, research in Malaysia emphasizes the use of sand as a filtering medium for solid and nutrient removal. The analyzed media range from simple substrates, such as gravel and expanded clay, to more advanced technologies, including hollow fiber membranes and biochar, demonstrating the diversity of approaches in optimizing filtration in aquaponics. This review highlights that the appropriate selection of filters and media plays a key role in the sustainability and efficiency of aquaponic systems, directly influencing water quality, waste removal, and environmental stability in production settings.
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