Advancements in saline water treatment: a review

Abstract

The growing population and increasing water demand necessitate exploring alternative sources of water, including saline water. Saline water treatment technologies have undergone significant advancements in recent years, enabling the production of potable water from seawater and brackish water. This review provides an overview of the current state of saline water treatment technologies, including desalination and membrane-based processes. The advantages and limitations of each technology and their suitability for different applications are discussed. Recent advancements in materials and techniques that have led to improvements in energy efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness of these technologies are highlighted. Finally, the future directions and challenges in the field of saline water treatment are outlined.

Toward a Brighter Future: Enhanced Sustainable Methods for Preventing Algal Blooms and Improving Water Quality

“…The systematic classification of water treatment methods is underscored, highlighting the critical need for selectively removing POM and combating HABs. Such classification enhances our understanding of the recent advancements in the field, as outlined in Table 1 [18,23,61,[70][71][72][73][74][75]. The review sheds light on worldwide efforts to advance water treatment technologies to tackle POM and HAB challenges [76][77][78].…”

“…The adoption of innovative technologies, such as remote sensing, DNA sequencing, and machine learning, offers promising avenues for early detection and prevention of HABs, enabling effective real-time monitoring and predictive capabilities [176,177]. The exploration of various management methods, including natural predators, physical barriers, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), is discussed [72,178], emphasizing the necessity of evaluating their environmental impacts and effects on nontarget organisms before implementation. The debate over genetically modified crops is acknowledged [179][180][181].…”

“…Comparative Analysis of Water Treatment Technologies: Mechanisms, Advantages, and Limitations[18,23,61,[70][71][72][73][74][75].…”