Effluents reuse in the food industry: from the development of methodologies and tools to the multiobjective optimization of the reverse osmosis process

Key Points

• Optimizing reverse osmosis can improve the efficiency of effluent reuse in food production processes.
• Key evidence indicates a reduction in water consumption and improved sustainability through better methodologies.
• Analysis of methodologies developed for reverse osmosis shows various techniques applicable to effluents management in industry.
• Potential benefits of optimized effluent reuse systems may enhance sustainability, but practical applications need further research.