This invention relates to the fields of
environmental engineering and
pollution remediation technology, and in particular to a bioelectrochemical
system for the remediation and fixation of heavy
metal pollution in
groundwater and its application. The bioelectrochemical
system employs an integrated columnar
layered structure simulating vertical seepage of
groundwater, comprising, from bottom to top: a
groundwater inlet zone, a first transition support layer, an anodic
reaction zone, an intermediate
isolation layer, and a
cathodic reaction zone. Electroactive microorganisms in the anodic zone oxidize
organic matter, releasing electrons. These electrons are transferred to the
cathode via an
external circuit, driving the reduction of heavy
metal ions (such as Cr(VI)) to a lower valence state, while
pyrite releases Fe. 2+
Biochar promotes
precipitation by enhancing fixation through adsorption and
electron shuttle. This bioelectrochemical
system enables continuous in-situ remediation of groundwater, achieving a Cr(VI) removal rate of up to 92.7%, while simultaneously removing
organic matter and
nitrogen and
phosphorus pollutants. It exhibits stable long-term operation with a low risk of heavy
metal re-release, requires no large amounts of chemical reagents or external power supply, and has low operating costs.