From removal to recovery: Sustainable ammonia-nitrogen recovery from wastewater using ecofriendly chitosan membranes under neutral conditions

Key Points

• Ammonia-nitrogen recovery efficiency increased significantly under neutral conditions, indicating a viable solution.
• The study highlights the use of ecofriendly chitosan membranes for wastewater treatment, aiming for sustainability.
• Analysis employed a systematic approach to evaluate ammonia-nitrogen extraction in controlled environments.
• Findings suggest that using chitosan membranes may enhance recovery processes in wastewater management.