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Wastewater from various industries such as pulp and paper, agriculture, food and beverage (F&B), personal care, healthcare, metal and mining, manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, and other industrial segments are categorized as industrial wastewater. Effluents from these industries vary based on physical, chemical, and biological character...

Water demand grows annually due to urbanization, industrial growth, and agricultural needs. Several factors, such as droughts, lack of adequate rainfall, and pollution, create water stress and significant challenges, driving water end users to explore sustainable water management solutions. Membrane treatment systems address different water-stress-...

Europe has been faced with unprecedented heatwaves and droughts triggered by climate change. This has affected surface and groundwater availability across regions, leading to water use restrictions and investment in water reuse infrastructure.Southern European countries such as Spain, Cyprus, Malta, and Greece have invested in desalination as an al...

Globally, the increase in population and industrial activity results in a growing volume of water consumption and wastewater generation. UNICEF (the United Nations Children's Fund) estimates that about half of the global population will face water scarcity by 2025, and by 2030, about 700 million people will be displaced by intense water scarcity. A...

Most parts of Europe face recurring droughts as below-average rainfall combined with heatwaves exacerbate water stress. The latest revision of European Union wastewater directives has driven nations to invest in tertiary treatment of wastewater and proactively encouraged water reuse to meet agricultural and industrial water demand. This includes me...

Water and wastewater treatment membranes broadly are of two types: polymeric and ceramic. A polymeric membrane, also known as an organic membrane, is primarily made of any one of these materials: polysulfone, polyethersulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride, polycarbonate, polyamide, polyethylene, or cellulose acetate. The membrane is semi-permeable a...

Climate change and the rapid pace of urbanization and industrialization have significantly increased water stress and affected the equitable availability of fresh water. This has led to the implementation of policies that favor water conservation and the embrace of solutions that enable the circular economy of water. Another aspect is the diversifi...

The Indian water and wastewater treatment market is growing and gaining widespread attention. The World Bank commented that India could comfortably achieve 7.5% gross domestic product (GDP) growth every year, but not 8.0% unless it implements effective water management strategies. Government agencies are implementing regulatory and funding mechanis...

This research study provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape for managing complex effluents from critical sectors of pharmaceuticals and healthcare facilities, such as hospitals. It examines the escalating wastewater burden resulting from the expansion of healthcare infrastructure and the impact of stringent regulations across ma...