Mini critical review: Membrane fouling control in membrane bioreactors by microalgae.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Elsevier Applied Science Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 9889523 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1873-2976 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 09608524 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Bioresour Technol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Barking, Essex, England : New York, N.Y. : Elsevier Applied Science ; Elsevier Science Pub. Co., 1991-
    • Subject Terms:
      Microalgae* ; Bioreactors* ; Membranes, Artificial* ; Biofouling*/prevention & control; Water Purification/methods ; Wastewater
    • Abstract:
      Membrane bioreactors (MBRs) hold significant promise for wastewater treatment, yet the persistent challenge of membrane fouling impedes their practical application. One promising solution lies in the synergy between microalgae and bacteria, offering efficient nutrient removal, reduced energy consumption, and potential mitigation of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) concentrations. Inoculating microalgae presents a promising avenue to address membrane fouling in MBRs. This review marks the first exploration of utilizing microalgae for membrane fouling control in MBR systems. The review begins with a comprehensive overview of the evolution and distinctive traits of microalgae-MBRs. It goes further insight into the performance and underlying mechanisms facilitating the reduction of membrane fouling through microalgae intervention. Moreover, the review not only identifies the challenges inherent in employing microalgae for membrane fouling control in MBRs but also illuminates prospective pathways for future advancement in this burgeoning field.
      Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
      (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Algae membrane photobioreactor; Algae-bacterial consortium; Antifouling; Membrane technology
    • Accession Number:
      0 (Membranes, Artificial)
      0 (Wastewater)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240624 Date Completed: 20240723 Latest Revision: 20240723
    • Publication Date:
      20240723
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131022
    • Accession Number:
      38914234