Influence of operating conditions on sulfate reduction ...
SO 4 2− removal in real mining process water was achieved using two H 2-based MBfRs. • Calcite precipitation in biofilms did not allow high SO 4 2− removal in the long term. • Supplying H 2 /CO 2 from the membranes allowed to temporarily recover performance. • 15%–20% sulfate-reducing bacteria were found in biofilms.
