Membrane bioreactor technology for leachate treatment at solid waste landfills

Controlled landfilling remains a commonly applied method for municipal solid waste disposal with leachate generation being an inevitable consequence of the decomposition of the waste and the percolation of water through decomposing waste. The membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology has evolved into an...

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Published in:Reviews in environmental science and biotechnology 2016-09, Vol.15 (3), p.441-463
Main Authors: Hashisho, J., El-Fadel, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activated carbon
Analysis
Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution
Bioreactors
Decomposition
Earth and Environmental Science
Environment
Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology
Landfill
Landfills
Leachates
Liquor
Membrane reactors
Membrane separation
Microbiology
Moisture content
Municipal solid waste
Nitrates
Review Paper
Sludge
Solid waste disposal
Studies
Waste disposal
Waste disposal sites
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Summary:Controlled landfilling remains a commonly applied method for municipal solid waste disposal with leachate generation being an inevitable consequence of the decomposition of the waste and the percolation of water through decomposing waste. The membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology has evolved into an effective process in treating such high strength wastewater streams because of its ability to retain high biomass concentration through membrane separation. This paper presents a critical review of the application of the MBR technology for the treatment of leachate and evaluates its performance in this context while highlighting factors affecting MBR operation. The paper concludes with outlining existing gaps and future research needs to improve the understanding and performance of the MBR technology for leachate treatment.
ISSN:1569-1705
1572-9826
DOI:10.1007/s11157-016-9399-5