A review of the current in-situ fouling control strategies in MBR: Biological versus physicochemical
Fouling in membrane bioreactors (MBR) is a bottleneck problem limiting their application. In-
situ fouling control strategies have been continuously developed for decades, and can be …
situ fouling control strategies have been continuously developed for decades, and can be …
Recent advances on bacterial quorum quenching as an effective strategy to control biofouling in membrane bioreactors
Physicochemical technologies to control biofouling in the membrane bioreactors (MBRs)
have shown to be incapable of removing all biofouling layers. Novel biological approaches …
have shown to be incapable of removing all biofouling layers. Novel biological approaches …
Isolation and application of Bacillus thuringiensis LZX01: Efficient membrane biofouling mitigation function and anti-toxicity potential
Z Liu, H Pang, K Yi, X Wang, W Zhang, C Zhang… - Bioresource …, 2024 - Elsevier
Significant progress has been made in mitigating membrane biofouling by microbial quorum
quenching (QQ). More efficient and survivable QQ strains need to be discovered. A new …
quenching (QQ). More efficient and survivable QQ strains need to be discovered. A new …
The impact of sunlight on fouling behaviors and microbial communities in membrane bioreactors
Membrane fouling is a significant obstacle to applying membrane bioreactors (MBRs) for
wastewater treatment. Here we report the impact of sunlight irradiation on membrane …
wastewater treatment. Here we report the impact of sunlight irradiation on membrane …
Membrane reciprocation and quorum quenching: An innovative combination for fouling control and energy saving in membrane bioreactors
Membrane bioreactors (MBRs) play a crucial role in wastewater treatment, but they face
considerable challenges due to fouling. To tackle this issue, innovative strategies are …
considerable challenges due to fouling. To tackle this issue, innovative strategies are …
Does quorum quenching matter to microbial community dynamics in long-term membrane bioreactor operation?
Quorum quenching (QQ) has effectively prevented biofouling in membrane bioreactors
(MBRs) employing isolated QQ bacterial strains. However, the influence of QQ on the …
(MBRs) employing isolated QQ bacterial strains. However, the influence of QQ on the …
Linking dynamics in morphology, components, and microbial communities of biocakes to fouling evolution: a comparative study of anaerobic and aerobic membrane …
Y Yao, R Xu, Z Zhou, F Meng - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
Biocake governs membrane fouling in anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs) and
thorough understandings of its dynamics could aid in better fouling control. However, little is …
thorough understandings of its dynamics could aid in better fouling control. However, little is …
Polyelectrolyte-silica composite quorum quenching biomedia as new antifouling agents for anaerobic membrane bioreactor treatment
Anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs) have received increasing attention because of
their low energy requirements; however, membrane fouling is the major deterrent to their …
their low energy requirements; however, membrane fouling is the major deterrent to their …
Silica reinforced core-shell quorum quenching beads to control biofouling in an MBR
S Li, J Huang, K Yi, H Pang, Z Liu, W Zhang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Quorum quenching (QQ) is a strategy to alleviate membrane biofouling in membrane
bioreactors (MBRs). As a stable inorganic material with a large specific surface area, silica is …
bioreactors (MBRs). As a stable inorganic material with a large specific surface area, silica is …
Quorum quenching, biological characteristics, and microbial community dynamics as key factors for combating fouling of membrane bioreactors
Membrane fouling is a major challenge in membrane bioreactors (MBRs) for wastewater
treatment. This study investigates the effects of disturbance and solid retention time (SRT) on …
treatment. This study investigates the effects of disturbance and solid retention time (SRT) on …