This paper presents self-forming dynamic membrane (SFDM) process as a promising alternative to membrane technology. A stable dynamic membrane (DM) is mainly composed of gel layer and cake layer which are responsible for filtration and biodegradation. An understanding of the formation mechanism and impact of operating conditions, support mesh, sludge properties and configuration on the… Continue reading Self-forming dynamic membrane: A review
Recently, microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have been integrated with membrane bioreactors (MBRs), either in an internal or an external configuration, for wastewater treatment and energy recovery. In an external configuration, MFCs could be applied for an efficient sludge reduction since they can simultaneously address energy issue and environmental concerns associated with sludge treatment. In the… Continue reading Microbial fuel cell technology as a downstream process of a membrane bioreactor for sludge reduction
This paper provides a critical review about the integration of electrochemical processes into membrane bioreactors (MBR) in order to understand the influence of these processes on wastewater treatment performance and membrane fouling control. The integration can be realized either in an internal or an external configuration. Electrically enhanced membrane bioreactors or electro membrane bioreactors (eMBRs)… Continue reading Combination of electrochemical processes with membrane bioreactors for wastewater treatment and fouling Control: A review
Abstract: In the last decade, the membrane bioreactor (MBR) industry expanded and nowadays this technology is diffused worldwide for wastewater treatment. Nevertheless, membrane fouling is still a critical issue and most research is focused on this aspect in order to control the fouling phenomenon, such as the definition of foulant agents, which are mainly extracellular… Continue reading Control of fouling in MBRs through nanospheres addition
