ReviewMembranes2016
Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Technology for Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation: Membrane Fouling.
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- Chemical-Saving Potential for Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Processes Based on Long-Term Pilot Trials.Membranes · 2024Article
- Treatment of electroplating wastewater using electrocoagulation and integrated membrane.Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research · 2024Article
- A comparative study on performance of the conventional and fixed-bed membrane bioreactors for treatment of Naproxen from pharmaceutical wastewater.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Recent advances in eco-friendly technology for decontamination of pulp and paper mill industrial effluent: a review.Environmental monitoring and assessment · 2024Review
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- Blocking bacterial appendage attachment to wastewater treatment membranes using anti-adhesins.Chemosphere · 2023Article
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- Prolonging the Life Span of Membrane in Submerged MBR by the Application of Different Anti-Biofouling Techniques.Membranes · 2023Review
- The Advancement in Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Technology toward Sustainable Industrial Wastewater Management.Membranes · 2023Review
- Micropollutant Removal Efficiency of Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plants: A Systematic Review.Environmental health insights · 2023Review
- Volatile Fatty Acids (VFA) Production and Recovery from Chicken Manure Using a High-Solid Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR).Membranes · 2022Article
- Upcycling Glass Waste into Porous Microspheres for Wastewater Treatment Applications: Efficacy of Dye Removal.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Treatment of Membrane Cleaning Wastewater from Thermal Power Plant Using Membrane Bioreactor.Membranes · 2022Article
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Abstract
The membrane bioreactor (MBR) has emerged as an efficient compact technology for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. The major drawback impeding wider application of MBRs is membrane fouling, which significantly reduces membrane performance and lifespan, resulting in a significant increase in maintenance and operating costs. Finding sustainable membrane fouling mitigation strategies in MBRs has been one of the main concerns over the last two decades. This paper provides an overview of membrane fouling and studies conducted to identify mitigating strategies for fouling in MBRs. Classes of foulants, including biofoulants, organic foulants and inorganic foulants, as well as factors influencing membrane fouling are outlined. Recent research attempts on fouling control, including addition of coagulants and adsorbents, combination of aerobic granulation with MBRs, introduction of granular materials with air scouring in the MBR tank, and quorum quenching are presented. The addition of coagulants and adsorbents shows a significant membrane fouling reduction, but further research is needed to establish optimum dosages of the various coagulants/adsorbents. Similarly, the integration of aerobic granulation with MBRs, which targets biofoulants and organic foulants, shows outstanding filtration performance and a significant reduction in fouling rate, as well as excellent nutrients removal. However, further research is needed on the enhancement of long-term granule integrity. Quorum quenching also offers a strong potential for fouling control, but pilot-scale testing is required to explore the feasibility of full-scale application.
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