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This study presents an integrated system combining alkaline water electrolysis with pressure-retarded membrane distillation to treat ammonia-containing wastewater while simultaneously producing hydrogen and recovering water. The process valorizes ammonia waste streams by converting them into useful products through an energy-efficient approach that leverages osmotic pressure differences. The technoeconomic and environmental assessment demonstrates the system's potential for sustainable wastewater treatment with value recovery.
Why it matters
This technology offers a dual solution to industrial wastewater management by treating ammonia pollution while generating hydrogen fuel, addressing both environmental and energy challenges. The integrated approach could make wastewater treatment economically viable through product recovery, particularly relevant for industries with high ammonia discharge like fertilizer manufacturing and food processing.
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