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T1 Forward osmosis application for the removal of emerging contaminants from municipal wastewater: A review
A1 Salamanca Verdugo, Mónica
A1 Peña Miranda, María del Mar Agripina
A1 Hernández Giménez, Antonio
A1 Prádanos del Pico, Pedro Lourdes
A1 Palacio Martínez, Laura
K1 Wastewater
K1 Aguas residuales
K1 Pollutants
K1 Contaminantes
K1 Chemical engineering
K1 Membranes (Technology)
K1 Membrane separation
K1 Filters and filtration
K1 Separation (Technology)
K1 Osmosis
K1 Water - Pollution
K1 Agua - Contaminación
K1 3303 Ingeniería y Tecnología Químicas
K1 2210.19 Fenómenos de Membrana
K1 3328.10 Filtración
K1 3303.04 Separación Química
AB Forward osmosis (FO) has attracted special attention in water and wastewater treatment due to its role in addressing the challenges of water scarcity and contamination. The presence of emerging contaminants in water sources raises concerns regarding their environmental and public health impacts. Conventional wastewater treatment methods cannot effectively remove these contaminants; thus, innovative approaches are required. FO membranes offer a promising solution for wastewater treatment and removal of the contaminants in wastewater. Several factors influence the performance of FO processes, including concentration polarization, membrane fouling, draw solute selection, and reverse salt flux. Therefore, understanding and optimizing these factors are crucial aspects for improving the efficiency and sustainability of the FO process. This review stresses the need for research to explore the potential and challenges of FO membranes to meet municipal wastewater treatment requirements, to optimize the process, to reduce energy consumption, and to promote scalability for potential industrial applications. In conclusion, FO shows promising performance for wastewater treatment, dealing with emerging pollutants and contributing to sustainable practices. By improving the FO process and addressing its challenges, we could contribute to improve the availability of water resources amid the global water scarcity concerns, as well as contribute to the circular economy.
PB MDPI
SN 2077-0375
YR 2023
FD 2023
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/66530
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/66530
LA eng
NO Membranes, 2023, Vol. 13, Nº. 7, 655
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 22-dic-2024