The characteristics of landfill leachate from solid waste disposal vary, depending on waste composition, waste age, and landfilling technique. Landfill leachate also contains a wide range of pollutants of varying concentrations, from high for organic matters, nutrients, and inorganics to low for toxic micro-pollutants. Membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology has been increasingly adopted to treating landfill leachate. However, membrane fouling and micro-pollutant removal mechanisms of MBR and their relationship are little publicized. This paper thus aims to review publications related to these topics in the previous 5 years. Future development in MBR technology for improved landfill leachate treatment is also elaborated.

固体废物处理产生的垃圾渗滤液的特征会有所不同，具体取决于废物的成分，废物的年龄和垃圾填埋技术。垃圾填埋场渗滤液还包含各种浓度范围不同的污染物，从高浓度的有机物，营养物和无机物到低浓度的有毒微污染物。膜生物反应器（MBR）技术已越来越多地用于处理垃圾渗滤液。然而，关于MBR的膜污染和微污染物去除机理及其关系的报道很少。因此，本文旨在回顾过去5年中与这些主题相关的出版物。还阐述了MBR技术在改善垃圾渗滤液处理方面的未来发展。