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ReviewApplied biochemistry and biotechnology2026

Investigating the Causes, Control Strategies, Challenges, and Future Perspectives of Membrane Biofouling in Quorum-sensing Membrane Bioreactors.

Shuli Liu, Wenxiao Wang, Yuhong Zhang, Yatong Gao, Xiaohong Han, Zhihui Kong, Haoyi Guo, Qi Li, Ning Guo, Jia Kang and 3 more

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Review in Applied biochemistry and biotechnology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Shuli LiuSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China. liushuli@ncwu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0410-7126
Wenxiao WangSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Yuhong ZhangSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Yatong GaoSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Xiaohong HanSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Zhihui KongSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Haoyi GuoSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Qi LiSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Ning GuoSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Jia KangSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Zhixin SongSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Zhaoyong YeSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Gangfu SongSchool of Ecology and Environment, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In recent years, bacterial quorum quenching (QQ) has emerged as an effective strategy for reducing biofouling in membrane bioreactors (MBRs). Understanding microbial community dynamics is crucial for developing effective QQ strategies, as changes in these communities can significantly influence the risk of biofouling in the sludge. This study systematically investigates the formation, mechanisms, and regulatory strategies related to biofouling in MBRs. It offers a comprehensive analysis of quorum sensing (QS) mechanisms within microbial communities and their biofouling tendencies. Moreover, the interactions between quorum sensing, extracellular polymerization, and membrane biofouling are discussed. Additionally, the short-term addition of exogenous QQ was found to temporarily cause a reduction in the sludge's QQ capabilities, thereby increasing its susceptibility to membrane biofouling. The study concludes with future perspectives on managing biofouling in membrane bioreactors and provides recommendations for further research on leveraging QS-MBR systems to mitigate membrane biofouling.

Indexed as

BiofoulingBioreactorsMembranes, ArtificialQuorum SensingBacteriaMembranes, ArtificialBiofoulingMBRsMicrobial community dynamicsQQQS

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PMID41563566

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