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  • Water Treatment Engineering
  • Biotechnology

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  • Nitrogen pollution causes eutrophication and degrades water bodies, threatening ecosystems and human health.
  • Effective wastewater nitrogen control is vital for aquatic ecosystem preservation.
  • Membrane bioreactors (MBRs) combine biological and membrane processes, showing potential for wastewater nitrogen removal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate nitrogen removal mechanisms and characteristics in MBR systems.
  • To analyze environmental factors influencing MBR nitrogen removal efficiency.
  • To summarize enhanced MBR processes and address membrane fouling.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent research advancements in MBR technology for nitrogen removal.
  • Analysis of key environmental parameters affecting nitrogen removal performance.
  • Synthesis of strategies for mitigating membrane fouling in MBR systems.

Main Results:

  • MBRs demonstrate significant potential for efficient nitrogen removal from wastewater.
  • Environmental factors critically impact nitrogen removal efficiency in MBRs.
  • Enhanced MBR processes and fouling mitigation strategies are detailed.

Conclusions:

  • MBR technology is a key solution for addressing wastewater nitrogen pollution.
  • Optimizing environmental conditions and managing membrane fouling are essential for MBR performance.
  • Future research should focus on further MBR enhancements and sustainable operation.