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Imaging Cell Membrane Injury and Subcellular Processes Involved in Repair

Imaging Cell Membrane Injury and Subcellular Processes Involved in Repair

Published on: March 24, 2014

Membrane Processes.

Marie-Laure Pellegrin¹, Jorge Aguinaldo, Sara Arabi

¹HDR, 5426 Bay Center Drive, Suite 400, Tampa, FL 33609, USA.

Water Environment Research : a Research Publication of the Water Environment Federation

|August 22, 2018

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This review covers 2017 literature on membrane processes for municipal and industrial water treatment. It details membrane bioreactor (MBR) applications, advances, fouling, and modeling for effective water reuse and pollutant removal.

Area of Science:

Environmental Engineering
Water Treatment Technologies
Membrane Science

Background:

Membrane processes are critical for modern municipal and industrial water treatment.
The annual Water Environment Federation literature review synthesizes advancements in the field.
Understanding membrane process performance is key to sustainable water management.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and summarize literature published in 2017 concerning membrane processes.
To cover key aspects of membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology, including configuration, design, and operation.
To highlight advancements in membrane technology, nutrient removal, microconstituent removal, and industrial applications.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific publications from 2017.

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Categorization of findings within the Treatment Systems section of the Water Environment Federation review.

Analysis of topics including MBRs, anaerobic membrane systems, fouling, and modeling.

Main Results:

Comprehensive overview of membrane bioreactor (MBR) configuration, design, nutrient removal, and operation.
Discussion of industrial treatment applications, anaerobic membrane systems, and water reuse.
Identification of advancements in membrane technology, microconstituent removal, fouling, and modeling.

Conclusions:

Membrane processes, particularly MBRs, showed significant development in 2017 for diverse water treatment needs.
Continued research in membrane fouling and modeling is essential for optimizing performance and longevity.
The reviewed literature underscores the expanding role of membrane technology in water reclamation and reuse.