Enhancing polyhydroxyalkanoate productivity with cell-retention membrane bioreactors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2020.107687
Abstract: Abstract One of the factors limiting the economic viability of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) is the low volumetric productivity obtained with second-generation feedstocks, resulting from their low carbon concentration. In the present study, the use of membrane… read more here.
Keywords: polyhydroxyalkanoate productivity; productivity; enhancing polyhydroxyalkanoate; membrane bioreactors ... See more keywords
Trace metals supplementation in anaerobic membrane bioreactors treating highly saline phenolic wastewater.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.03.032
Abstract: Biomass requires trace metals (TM) for maintaining its growth and activity. This study aimed to determine the effect of TM supplementation and partitioning on the specific methanogenic activity (SMA), with a focus on cobalt and… read more here.
Keywords: supplementation; saline phenolic; anaerobic membrane; phenolic wastewater ... See more keywords
Responses of microbial structures, functions and metabolic pathways for nitrogen removal to different hydraulic retention times in anaerobic side-stream reactor coupled membrane bioreactors.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.124903
Abstract: Synchronous sludge reduction and nitrogen removal have attracted increasing attention, while the underlying mechanisms of diverse nitrogen metabolism within the complicated processes remain unclear. Four anoxic/oxic membrane bioreactors, three of which were upgraded by anaerobic… read more here.
Keywords: hydraulic retention; side stream; nitrogen removal; membrane bioreactors ... See more keywords
Recent advances on bacterial quorum quenching as an effective strategy to control biofouling in membrane bioreactors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100745
Abstract: Abstract Physicochemical technologies to control biofouling in the membrane bioreactors (MBRs) have shown to be incapable of removing all biofouling layers. Novel biological approaches are needed to control biofouling. This paper aims to comprehensively review… read more here.
Keywords: biofouling membrane; strategy; membrane bioreactors; quorum quenching ... See more keywords
Membrane Bioreactors for wastewater reuse: Respirometric assessment of biomass activity during a two year survey
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.08.014
Abstract: Abstract Stricter effluent limits, water shortage conditions, land availability requires today even more the needs of advanced wastewater treatments. Attractive solutions come from membrane bioreactors (MBR), Integrated Fixed Film Activated Sludge (IFAS) or combinations (i.e.,… read more here.
Keywords: mbr; biomass; membrane bioreactors; wastewater ... See more keywords
A sustainability-based evaluation of membrane bioreactors over conventional activated sludge processes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2018.03.050
Abstract: Abstract A decade ago, membrane bioreactors (MBR) were considered as a potential technology for replacing conventional activated sludge (CAS) processes. Indeed, MBR experienced a period of rapid development around 2009, especially in China. In recent… read more here.
Keywords: membrane bioreactors; conventional activated; evaluation; activated sludge ... See more keywords
Unraveling membrane fouling in anoxic/oxic membrane bioreactors treating anaerobically digested piggery wastewater
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2020.104985
Abstract: Abstract Anaerobically digested piggery wastewater (ADPW) draws increasing attention due to the high nitrogen and carbon level. In this study, four parallel lab-scale anoxic-oxic membrane bioreactors were applied to treat ADPW with the hydraulic retention… read more here.
Keywords: piggery wastewater; membrane bioreactors; membrane fouling; anaerobically digested ... See more keywords
Integrated fixed-film activated sludge membrane bioreactors versus membrane bioreactors for nutrient removal: A comprehensive comparison.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.08.006
Abstract: This research elucidates the pollutants (nutrients and carbon) removal performance and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions of two pilot plants. Specifically, a University of Cape Town (UCT) Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) plant and an Integrated Fixed Film… read more here.
Keywords: membrane bioreactors; uct mbr; membrane; integrated fixed ... See more keywords
Evaluating influence of filling fraction of carriers packed in anaerobic side-stream reactors on membrane fouling and microbial community of the coupled membrane bioreactors.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122030
Abstract: An anoxic/oxic membrane bioreactors (AO-MBR) and three identical anaerobic side-stream reactor coupled with anoxic/oxic membrane bioreactors (ASSR-MBR) were constructed and operated in parallel to investigate the appropriate filling fraction of carriers packed in ASSR, influences… read more here.
Keywords: filling fraction; membrane bioreactors; membrane fouling; anaerobic side ... See more keywords
Linking solids retention time to the composition, structure, and hydraulic resistance of biofilms developed on support materials in dynamic membrane bioreactors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.03.033
Abstract: Abstract Biofilms have permeable structures, which can be used as membranes for solids separation, e.g., dynamic membrane bioreactors (DMBRs) that relied on the biofilm developed on the support material with large apertures for filtration. This… read more here.
Keywords: membrane bioreactors; hydraulic resistance; dynamic membrane; support ... See more keywords
A review on the applications of ultrasonic technology in membrane bioreactors.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2019.104633
Abstract: Membrane bioreactors (MBRs) have received increasing attention in the field of wastewater treatment in recent years. However, membrane fouling is the main problem of MBRs, limiting their widespread and large applications. Membrane cleaning methods can… read more here.
Keywords: wastewater; membrane bioreactors; membrane; applications ultrasonic ... See more keywords