Review of membrane technology applications in wastewater treatment and biofuels

Bansod, Praful; Bhasarkar, Jaykumar B.; Dharaskar, Swapnil; Kodape, Shyam

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2021.10.219

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“…The energy cost of membrane technology in water treatment varies depending on the type of membrane, the size of the plant, and the specific application [ 34 ]. While membrane technology can be energy-efficient compared to other treatment processes, it involves non-negligible capital and maintenance costs, and it needs intense redesign, that can altogether slow its adoption rate.…”

Section: Membrane Technologiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Forward Osmosis Application for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Municipal Wastewater: A Review

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Forward osmosis (FO) has attracted special attention in water and wastewater treatment due to its role in addressing the challenges of water scarcity and contamination. The presence of emerging contaminants in water sources raises concerns regarding their environmental and public health impacts. Conventional wastewater treatment methods cannot effectively remove these contaminants; thus, innovative approaches are required. FO membranes offer a promising solution for wastewater treatment and removal of the contaminants in wastewater. Several factors influence the performance of FO processes, including concentration polarization, membrane fouling, draw solute selection, and reverse salt flux. Therefore, understanding and optimizing these factors are crucial aspects for improving the efficiency and sustainability of the FO process. This review stresses the need for research to explore the potential and challenges of FO membranes to meet municipal wastewater treatment requirements, to optimize the process, to reduce energy consumption, and to promote scalability for potential industrial applications. In conclusion, FO shows promising performance for wastewater treatment, dealing with emerging pollutants and contributing to sustainable practices. By improving the FO process and addressing its challenges, we could contribute to improve the availability of water resources amid the global water scarcity concerns, as well as contribute to the circular economy.

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Section: Membrane Technologiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Pollution is one of the most important environmental problems that affect our world, and it is the result of the introduction of substances into the environment in such a quantity as to cause adverse effects in humans, animals, plants, or materials exposed to doses that exceed acceptable levels in nature [ 34 ].…”

Section: Wastewater Contaminationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Forward Osmosis Application for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Municipal Wastewater: A Review

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“…Membrane-based technology is a fast-emerging novel concept for wastewater treatment among diverse technologies. Membrane technology has evolved as a cutting-edge scientific solution to address the worldwide water dilemma and the provision of safe drinking water [16]. Membrane technologies have been crucial in the water recovery process because they could potentially produce superior products in water and freshwater by removing microbiological contaminants, dissolved ions, heavy metals, etc.…”

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confidence: 99%