Hybrid membrane distillation: Resource, nutrient and energy recovery

Naidu, G; Tijing, L; Johir, MAH; Shon, H; Vigneswaran, S

Hybrid membrane distillation: Resource, nutrient and energy recovery

Naidu, G Tijing, L

Johir, MAH Shon, H

Vigneswaran, S

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of Membrane Science, 2020, 599
Issue Date:: 2020-04-01

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dc.contributor.author	Naidu, G
dc.contributor.author	Tijing, L https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9398-6355
dc.contributor.author	Johir, MAH
dc.contributor.author	Shon, H https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3777-7169
dc.contributor.author	Vigneswaran, S https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8117-4322
dc.date.accessioned	2021-02-07T19:47:56Z
dc.date.available	2021-02-07T19:47:56Z
dc.date.issued	2020-04-01
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Membrane Science, 2020, 599
dc.identifier.issn	0376-7388
dc.identifier.issn	1873-3123
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/145902
dc.description.abstract	© 2020 Elsevier B.V. Membrane distillation (MD) is a promising alternative thermal-based membrane process that can achieve high-quality freshwater across various impaired water sources. However, the performance of MD as a stand-alone system remains a challenge for attaining commercialization. Hybrid MD - the integration of MD with other processes, offers a practical approach for performance enhancement as well as the possibility to achieve valuable resource recovery. This review details the performance and related challenges of various hybrid MD systems with a focus on resource recovery. On the basis of recovering valuable salt/element from impaired water sources, hybrid MD-crystallizer is limited to the recovery of major salts. Comparatively, MD-adsorbent exhibits potential for selectively recovering valuable elements, which may offset treatment cost. Meanwhile, hybrid MD-bioreactor (MDBR) and MD-forward osmosis (MD-FO) are especially favorable combinations for attaining water reclamation from the wastewater industry and recovering nutrients and biogas that mitigates environmental pollution. Simultaneous recovery of water and energy can be attained with hybrid MD-pressure retarded osmosis (MD-PRO) and MD-reverse electrodialysis (MD-RED). Overall, this review highlights the favorable potential of hybrid MD for recovering resources in niche applications. Future suggestions for improving hybrid MD are discussed, specifically pilot-scale application, module configuration and membrane development.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Membrane Science
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.memsci.2020.117832
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	03 Chemical Sciences, 09 Engineering
dc.subject.classification	Chemical Engineering
dc.title	Hybrid membrane distillation: Resource, nutrient and energy recovery
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	599
utslib.for	03 Chemical Sciences
utslib.for	09 Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
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dc.date.updated	2021-02-07T19:47:33Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	599

Abstract:

© 2020 Elsevier B.V. Membrane distillation (MD) is a promising alternative thermal-based membrane process that can achieve high-quality freshwater across various impaired water sources. However, the performance of MD as a stand-alone system remains a challenge for attaining commercialization. Hybrid MD - the integration of MD with other processes, offers a practical approach for performance enhancement as well as the possibility to achieve valuable resource recovery. This review details the performance and related challenges of various hybrid MD systems with a focus on resource recovery. On the basis of recovering valuable salt/element from impaired water sources, hybrid MD-crystallizer is limited to the recovery of major salts. Comparatively, MD-adsorbent exhibits potential for selectively recovering valuable elements, which may offset treatment cost. Meanwhile, hybrid MD-bioreactor (MDBR) and MD-forward osmosis (MD-FO) are especially favorable combinations for attaining water reclamation from the wastewater industry and recovering nutrients and biogas that mitigates environmental pollution. Simultaneous recovery of water and energy can be attained with hybrid MD-pressure retarded osmosis (MD-PRO) and MD-reverse electrodialysis (MD-RED). Overall, this review highlights the favorable potential of hybrid MD for recovering resources in niche applications. Future suggestions for improving hybrid MD are discussed, specifically pilot-scale application, module configuration and membrane development.

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