Josep M. Penya‐Roja
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Josep M. Penya‐Roja is a leading researcher in environmental biotechnology, specializing in the biological treatment of industrial air emissions. His work focuses on the development and optimization of biotrickling filters for the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particularly within the coating and plastics sectors. Penya‐Roja’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the real-world viability of biotrickling filtration as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to conventional physicochemical methods. His highly cited 2011 study on a pilot-scale biotrickling filter for the plastic coating sector (35 citations) provided critical proof-of-concept data, showing high removal efficiencies for complex VOC mixtures. He further advanced the field by validating this technology at field scale in two different industrial settings, as detailed in his 2013 work. By bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial application, Penya‐Roja has directly supported the implementation of EU environmental directives, offering industries a practical tool for reducing their VOC emissions. His work remains a key reference for engineers and researchers seeking to deploy biofiltration for cleaner air.
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