When passing nanobubbles through a suspension, nanoparticles of contaminants adhere to the surface of the bubbles and are carried to the surface. The surface is painted in the color of the pollutant particles.
Observing a black color on the surface of an aeration tank when using a nano bubbler is likely due to the interaction of microbial activities, chemical reactions, and the presence of certain metals. The nano-sized bubbles increase oxygenation, which can alter the tank's environment, leading to the oxidation of iron and manganese, resulting in the formation of black iron and manganese oxides.
The second reason might be that enhanced oxygen levels can affect microbial dynamics, potentially promoting the growth of bacteria that produce black substances, such as iron sulfide, as a byproduct of their metabolic processes. This phenomenon indicates complex biochemical and chemical interactions within the tank, influenced by the increased oxygenation from the nano ubbler.