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Biotrickling filters (BTFs) for hydrophobic chlorobenzene (CB) purification are limited by mass transfer and biodegradation.The CB mass transfer rate could be improved by 150 mg/L rhamnolipids.This study evaluated the combined use ofFe3+ and Zn2+ to enhance biodegradation in a BTF over 35 day.The effects of these trace elements were analysed under different inlet concentrations (250,600,900,and 1200 mg/L) and empty bed residence times (EBRTs;60,45,and 32 sec).Batch experiments showed that the promoting effects of Fe3+/Zn2+ on microbial growth and metabolism were highest for 3 mg/L Fe3+ and 2 mg/L Zn2+,followed by 2 mg/L Zn2+,and lowest at 3 mg/L Fe3+.Compared to BTF in the absence of Fe3+ and Zn2+,the average CB elimination capacity and removal efficiency in the presence of Fe3+ and Zn2+ increased from 61.54 to 65.79 g/(m3.hr) and from 80.93% to 89.37%,respectively,at an EBRT of 60 sec.The average removal efficiency at EBRTs of 60,45,and 32 sec increased by 2.89%,5.63%,and 11.61%,respectively.The chemical composition (proteins (PN),polysaccharides (PS)) and functional groups of the biofilm were analysed at 60,81,and 95 day.Fe3+ and Zn2+ significantly enhanced PN and PS secretion,which may have promoted CB adsorption and biodegradation.High-throughput sequencing revealed the promoting effect of Fe3+ and Zn2+ on bacterial populations.The combination of Fe3+ and Zn2+ with rhamnolipids was an efficient method for improving CB biodegradation in BTFs.