Membrane Bioreactors and Wastewater Treatment Technology
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Membrane Applications for Water Treatment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Membrane bioreactors (MBRs) offer robust wastewater treatment options by providing a stable environment for microorganisms and using membrane filtration for effective solid–liquid separation. MBRs are increasingly being adopted in full-scale systems due to their reliability, consistent performance, and compact footprint compared to conventional technologies such as clarifiers. Beyond traditional treatment goals, MBRs are also enabling resource recovery by producing high-quality effluent suitable for water reuse and facilitating the recovery of valuable resources.
This Special Issue aims to explore the current status of and emerging advancements in MBR technology for wastewater treatment and resource recovery. We welcome contributions that highlight novel strategies to enhance MBR performance, ranging from computational tools such as data-driven membrane fouling prediction and control to physicochemical and biological optimization methods including scouring and chemical cleaning. In addition, this Special Issue will include studies addressing energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and techno-economic assessments. By combining technical innovation with practical insights, we hope to deliver valuable knowledge to both researchers and practitioners and contribute to the continued advancement of MBR applications.
Dr. Chungheon Shin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- membrane bioreactors
- wastewater treatment
- resource recovery
- membrane fouling
- energy
- carbon footprint
- technoeconomic assessment
- optimization
- modeling
- machine learning
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