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To evaluate the effectiveness of hybrid membrane aerated biofilm reactors in enhancing the removal of organic micropollutants.

March 4, 2026Environmental Science Water Research & Technology1 citationsOpen Access

Full-scale hybrid membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) upgrade enhances the removal of organic micropollutants

NLNarasimman LakshminarasimmanUniversity of Waterloo SJSondus JamalWorld Federation of Science Journalists LBLeslie M. BraggUniversity of Waterloo

Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of hybrid membrane aerated biofilm reactors in enhancing the removal of organic micropollutants.
Utilized full-scale hybrid membrane aerated biofilm reactors
Integrated various redox conditions
Increased biomass residence times in biofilms
Significantly enhanced removal rates of organic micropollutants
Optimized conditions for biofilm growth
Achieved effective treatment in varying redox environments

Abstract

Hybrid membrane aerated biofilm reactors (MABRs) integrate a range of redox conditions with increased biomass residence times in biofilms to create conditions that could enhance the removal of organic micropollutants (OMPs).

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