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Project cooperationUpdated on 28 March 2025

Integration of Membrane Bioreactor and Membrane Capacitive Deionization for Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Reuse

Vu Luong

Doctoral Student at LUT University

Lappeenranta, Finland

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Technology Overview:

  • Membrane Bioreactor (MBR): Highly effective in removing organic contaminants, currently at TRL 9.

  • Membrane Capacitive Deionization (MCDI): Offers higher water recovery and better energy efficiency compared to Reverse Osmosis (RO), with more flexibility in tuning water quality. Currently at TRL 7-8.

Current Status: The combined MBR-MCDI process is at TRL 7, indicating it is not yet fully commercialized but holds significant market potential.

Advantages:

  • MBR: Effective in organic contaminant removal.

  • MCDI: Higher water recovery, better energy efficiency, and lower operational costs compared to RO.

Challenges:

  • MBR: Performance and membrane fouling need further study in industrial applications.

  • MCDI: Needs further development to reach full commercialization.

This project aims to harness the strengths of both technologies to create a cost-effective and efficient solution for wastewater reuse, addressing both environmental and economic challenges.

Topic

  • Environment / Cleantech