Feasibility and application of membrane aerated biofilm reactors for industrial wastewater treatment
<p>Membrane aerated biofilm reactors (MABRs) have emerged as a promising technology for wastewater treatment, offering significant advantages over conventional activated sludge (CAS) systems. Over the past decades, membrane processes have revolutionized municipal water treatment with membrane...
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| author | Gennaro Dicataldo (19757019) |
| author2 | Peter Desmond (6599288) Mashael Al-Maas (14152386) Samer Adham (9182153) |
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| author_facet | Gennaro Dicataldo (19757019) Peter Desmond (6599288) Mashael Al-Maas (14152386) Samer Adham (9182153) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Gennaro Dicataldo (19757019) Peter Desmond (6599288) Mashael Al-Maas (14152386) Samer Adham (9182153) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2025-03-26T12:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1016/j.watres.2025.123523 |
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| dc.rights.none.fl_str_mv | CC BY 4.0 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Engineering Chemical engineering Environmental engineering Membrane aerated biofilm reactor Counter-diffusion Industrial wastewater Oxygen transfer efficiency Biofilm thickness Microbial diversity |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Feasibility and application of membrane aerated biofilm reactors for industrial wastewater treatment |
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| description | <p>Membrane aerated biofilm reactors (MABRs) have emerged as a promising technology for wastewater treatment, offering significant advantages over conventional activated sludge (CAS) systems. Over the past decades, membrane processes have revolutionized municipal water treatment with membrane bioreactors (MBRs) becoming a widely accepted process for municipal and then industrial wastewater (IW) treatment. By the same token, MABR technologies were initially applied to municipal wastewater; however, their application in industrial settings is still emerging. Despite the promise of MABRs due to the biofilm's tolerance to IW toxins, there is a lack of information on their industrial applications. Therefore, this paper critically reviews the feasibility and application of MABRs for IW treatment, including pharmaceutical, chemical, refinery, petrochemical, oilfield, landfill leachate and other complex industrial waters. Three existing technology vendors with full-scale experience were compared; however, additional providers with innovative designs may provide step-changes in performance. Key outcomes highlight the effectiveness of MABRs in reducing carbon, nitrogen, and xenobiotics from high-strength IWs at bench and pilot scales. Critical factors influencing MABR performance, such as biofilm thickness (BT) were correlated to organics and nitrogen removal efficiency in industrial applications. Review of advances in MABR modeling techniques showed that current models lack the needed resolution for large and dynamic industrial systems. Additionally, the review compares municipal and industrial applications of MABRs, emphasizing the unique challenges and innovations required for their adoption in IW treatment. Overall, the MABR process was found to be feasible for industrial applications with pilot and/or demonstration-scale testing being necessary to further optimize process performance.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Water Research<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2025.123523" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2025.123523</a></p> |
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| spelling | Feasibility and application of membrane aerated biofilm reactors for industrial wastewater treatmentGennaro Dicataldo (19757019)Peter Desmond (6599288)Mashael Al-Maas (14152386)Samer Adham (9182153)EngineeringChemical engineeringEnvironmental engineeringMembrane aerated biofilm reactorCounter-diffusionIndustrial wastewaterOxygen transfer efficiencyBiofilm thicknessMicrobial diversity<p>Membrane aerated biofilm reactors (MABRs) have emerged as a promising technology for wastewater treatment, offering significant advantages over conventional activated sludge (CAS) systems. Over the past decades, membrane processes have revolutionized municipal water treatment with membrane bioreactors (MBRs) becoming a widely accepted process for municipal and then industrial wastewater (IW) treatment. By the same token, MABR technologies were initially applied to municipal wastewater; however, their application in industrial settings is still emerging. Despite the promise of MABRs due to the biofilm's tolerance to IW toxins, there is a lack of information on their industrial applications. Therefore, this paper critically reviews the feasibility and application of MABRs for IW treatment, including pharmaceutical, chemical, refinery, petrochemical, oilfield, landfill leachate and other complex industrial waters. Three existing technology vendors with full-scale experience were compared; however, additional providers with innovative designs may provide step-changes in performance. Key outcomes highlight the effectiveness of MABRs in reducing carbon, nitrogen, and xenobiotics from high-strength IWs at bench and pilot scales. Critical factors influencing MABR performance, such as biofilm thickness (BT) were correlated to organics and nitrogen removal efficiency in industrial applications. Review of advances in MABR modeling techniques showed that current models lack the needed resolution for large and dynamic industrial systems. Additionally, the review compares municipal and industrial applications of MABRs, emphasizing the unique challenges and innovations required for their adoption in IW treatment. Overall, the MABR process was found to be feasible for industrial applications with pilot and/or demonstration-scale testing being necessary to further optimize process performance.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Water Research<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2025.123523" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2025.123523</a></p>2025-03-26T12:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.watres.2025.123523https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Feasibility_and_application_of_membrane_aerated_biofilm_reactors_for_industrial_wastewater_treatment/28748351CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/287483512025-03-26T12:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | Feasibility and application of membrane aerated biofilm reactors for industrial wastewater treatment Gennaro Dicataldo (19757019) Engineering Chemical engineering Environmental engineering Membrane aerated biofilm reactor Counter-diffusion Industrial wastewater Oxygen transfer efficiency Biofilm thickness Microbial diversity |
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| title | Feasibility and application of membrane aerated biofilm reactors for industrial wastewater treatment |
| title_full | Feasibility and application of membrane aerated biofilm reactors for industrial wastewater treatment |
| title_fullStr | Feasibility and application of membrane aerated biofilm reactors for industrial wastewater treatment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Feasibility and application of membrane aerated biofilm reactors for industrial wastewater treatment |
| title_short | Feasibility and application of membrane aerated biofilm reactors for industrial wastewater treatment |
| title_sort | Feasibility and application of membrane aerated biofilm reactors for industrial wastewater treatment |
| topic | Engineering Chemical engineering Environmental engineering Membrane aerated biofilm reactor Counter-diffusion Industrial wastewater Oxygen transfer efficiency Biofilm thickness Microbial diversity |