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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Engineering
    • Water Treatment Technologies
    • Membrane Science

    Background:

    • Membrane processes are critical for modern municipal and industrial water treatment.
    • The Water Environment Federation's annual review highlights key developments in the field.
    • 2016 literature provides insights into the evolving landscape of membrane applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and synthesize literature on membrane processes published in 2016.
    • To cover diverse applications including municipal and industrial water treatment.
    • To consolidate information on membrane bioreactors, nutrient removal, and microconstituent removal.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of scientific publications from 2016.
    • Categorization of findings based on membrane process applications and challenges.
    • Synthesis of information on membrane bioreactor (MBR) configuration, design, and operation.

    Main Results:

    • Detailed review of membrane bioreactor (MBR) configuration, design, nutrient removal, and operation.
    • Exploration of industrial treatment, anaerobic membrane systems, and water reuse applications.
    • Discussion of microconstituent removal, membrane technology advances, fouling, and modeling.

    Conclusions:

    • Membrane processes continue to advance, offering solutions for complex water treatment challenges.
    • The review highlights the importance of MBRs and other membrane technologies for water reclamation and reuse.
    • Ongoing research addresses membrane fouling and modeling for improved performance and efficiency.