Abstract
Quorum quenching (QQ) is an effective method for controlling MBR (membrane bioreactor) membrane biofouling by regulating the release of autoinducer during the quorum sensing (QS) process. However, the addition of QQ bacteria solution or QQ carriers inevitably leads to unpredictable effects on MBR microbial systems and operational efficiency (for example, reduced stability of nitrification and denitrification processes, reduced biodegradation efficiency and unbalanced biofilm formation etc.). Here, we present a biohybrid membrane called ES-BM (electrospinning-biohybrid membrane), which features a unique pore size structure consisting of electrospun superhydrophilic nanofiber sheaths, a self-QQ layer (active QQ bacteria are immobilized within the interlayer structure of this biohybrid membrane to inhibit the QS process of biofilm-forming associated bacteria at the source surface where membrane biofouling occurs), and a basement filter layer, which maintain the activity of QQ bacteria for an extended period. The ES-BM extends operational cycles up to 21 days at a constant flux of 24 L/m²/h, which is three times longer than conventional MBR systems. The membrane exhibits exceptional hydrophilicity (water contact angle of approximately 0° within 2 seconds) and high tensile strength (Young’s modulus of 135 MPa). Long-term bioactivity tests confirm the stability and recyclability of the ES-BM. Additionally, microbial community analysis suggests that the biohybrid membrane suppresses the growth of biofilm-related bacteria without significantly affecting the indigenous microbial population, further enhancing system performance. This work demonstrates the potential of ES-BM for improving MBR biofouling resistance and presents insights into scalable electrospinning fabrication techniques.
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