Water scarcity has escalated from a regional concern to a critical global challenge, forcing the water sector to pivot from conventional treatment to holistic resource recovery. While membrane technologies—specifically Membrane Bioreactors (MBR)—have established themselves internationally as the benchmark for high-quality effluent production, their deployment in arid, high-temperature environments like Saudi Arabia faces distinct operational hurdles.
This Special Issue investigates the convergence of biological processes and advanced filtration technologies. We are particularly interested in research that bridges the gap between global technological innovations and the practical realities of operating in harsh climatic conditions. We invite contributions that offer theoretical insights or practical solutions for bridging this divide, moving beyond standard treatment protocols toward sustainable reclamation.
We welcome original research and review papers covering, but not limited to, the following themes:
Anaerobic Treatment in Arid
- Climates: Performance evaluation of Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors (AnMBR) for wastewater reuse, focusing on energy neutrality and pathogen elimination efficiency.
- Sustainable Bioprocesses: Global advancements in green bioprocesses within membrane technologies, specifically for the removal of emerging contaminants.
- Fouling Management: Novel, low-energy strategies for mitigating biofouling in membrane-based reclamation systems.
- High-Salinity Solutions: Development and optimization of hybrid Membrane Distillation-Bioreactors (MDBR) for treating saline wastewater streams.
- Resource Recovery: Technoeconomic analysis of resource recovery from wastewater in water-stressed regions.