Anaerobic membrane bioreactor as the core technology for future decentralized wastewater treatment plants
Shuo Zhang, Mohamed Rachid Tchalala, Hong Cheng, Julie Sanchez Medina, Yanghui Xiong, Pei‐Ying Hong
Abstract
This study proposes the utilization of anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs) as a core treatment technology for future pilot-/full-scale decentralized wastewater treatment plants (DWTPs). The treatment efficiencies, technoeconomic costs, and global warming potential of AnMBRs are comparable to those of other biological technologies. To facilitate such a paradigm, we discuss the challenges associated with AnMBR application in DWTPs that need further alleviation.
Topics & Concepts
Sewage treatmentBioreactorWastewaterAnaerobic exerciseBiochemical engineeringWaste managementWater treatmentEngineeringEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental engineeringChemistryBiologyOrganic chemistryPhysiologyMembrane Separation TechnologiesWastewater Treatment and ReuseWater-Energy-Food Nexus Studies