Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes: Ceramic Membrane Bioreactors

Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes: Ceramic Membrane Bioreactors presents the latest information on the application of ceramic MBR technology, including its maximum robustness and reliability when compared with other membrane-based systems. The book includes a comprehensive analysis of scenarios that are ideal for the potential use of ceramic MBRs. Sections cover applications, advantages/disadvantages, the modeling of ceramic membrane bioreactors, a comparison with other membrane systems, and a section on fouling mechanisms.

Presents comprehensive coverage of ceramic membranes and ceramic membranes-based bioreactorsDescribes the various types of ceramic membranes, i.e., silica, titanium, and more Explains the mechanisms of action and the reasons behind the superiority of these membranes over other typesLists various applications of ceramic membrane bioreactors

1. Advances in MBR technology
2. Silica MBR; design, configuration and performance
3. Titania MBR; design, configuration and performance
4. Alumina MBR; design, configuration and performance
5. Applications of ceramic MBR in water treatment
6. Applications of ceramic MBR in wastewater treatment
7. Separation theory and modeling of ceramic MBR
8. Fouling challenges in ceramic MBR
9. Cost assessment of ceramic MBR