An overview of deploying different treatment processes with membrane bioreactor for enhanced treatment of wastewaters: synergistic performances and reduced fouling of membrane
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An overview of deploying different treatment processes with membrane bioreactor for enhanced treatment of wastewaters: synergistic performances and reduced fouling of membrane
Abstract
The membrane bioreactor (MBR) process synergistically combines biological treatment with membrane filtration, offering a compact design and enhanced operational flexibility. However, membrane fouling remains a critical bottleneck, limiting its widespread application, particularly in treating high-strength wastewater. Recent advances have demonstrated that integrating MBR systems with auxiliary processes such as adsorption, electrochemical treatments, algal-assisted systems, and others can significantly mitigate fouling and enhance treatment efficacy. This paper critically reviews various MBR hybrid configurations, examining their mechanisms, advantages, and limitations in terms of treatment performance and fouling control, while highlighting their potential to extend conventional MBR's applicability to challenging wastewaters and addressing operational challenges like economic viability and sustainability. Elaborated tables incorporating a wide variety of research studies within the realm of synchronization have been meticulously compiled to generate a comprehensive literature review.
Keywords: Fouling mitigation; Hybrid system; Membrane bioreactor; Membrane filtration; Wastewater treatment.
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Conflict of interest statement
Declarations. Ethical approval: As this review article synthesizes previously published research, all included research was presumed to have obtained appropriate ethical approval from their respective institutions or ethics committees However, the inclusion of studies follows established ethical guidelines. Consent to participate: In compliance with ethical standards, this review article did not involve the direct participation of human subjects. Consent to publication: Consent to publish was obtained from the authors for this review article, all included studies are assumed to have obtained appropriate consent for publication. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
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