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Membrane fouling and micro-pollutant removal of membrane bioreactor treating landfill leachate

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The characteristics of landfill leachate from solid waste disposal vary, depending on waste composition, waste age, and landfilling technique. Landfill leachate also contains a wide range of pollutants of varying concentrations, from high for organic matters, nutrients, and inorganics to low for toxic micro-pollutants. Membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology has been increasingly adopted to treating landfill leachate. However, membrane fouling and micro-pollutant removal mechanisms of MBR and their relationship are little publicized. This paper thus aims to review publications related to these topics in the previous 5 years. Future development in MBR technology for improved landfill leachate treatment is also elaborated.

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Sanguanpak, S., Chiemchaisri, W. & Chiemchaisri, C. Membrane fouling and micro-pollutant removal of membrane bioreactor treating landfill leachate. Rev Environ Sci Biotechnol 18, 715–740 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11157-019-09514-z

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