Recovery of phosphorus from wastewater: A review based on current phosphorous removal technologies

Yulin Zheng, Yongshan Wan, Yue Zhang, Jinsheng Huang, Yicheng Yang, Daniel C.W. Tsang, Hailong Wang, Hao Chen, Bin Gao

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Abstract

Phosphorus (P) as an essential nutrient for life sustains the productivity of food systems; yet misdirected P often accumulates in wastewater and triggers water eutrophication if not properly treated. Although technologies have been developed to remove P, little attention has been paid to the recovery of P from wastewater. This work provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art P removal technologies in the science of wastewater treatment. Our analyses focus on the mechanisms, removal efficiencies, and recovery potential of four typical water and wastewater treatment processes including precipitation, biological treatment, membrane separation, and adsorption. The design principles, feasibility, operation parameters, and pros & cons of these technologies are analyzed and compared. Perspectives and future research of P removal and recovery are also proposed in the context of paradigm shift to sustainable water treatment technology.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCritical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology
DOIs
Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2022

Keywords

  • Adsorption
  • Chang-Ping Yu and Lena Q. Ma
  • membrane separation
  • mineral precipitation
  • phosphate removal
  • phosphorous recovery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water Science and Technology
  • Waste Management and Disposal
  • Pollution

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