Conceptual energy and water recovery system for self-sustained nano membrane toilet

Highlights • Energy and water recovery system from human excreta is modelled in Aspen Plus.• The Nano Membrane Toilet is proven to be a self-sustained system.• Up to 87% of total amount of water fed to the system can be recovered.• Net power output of the entire system is similar to the USB port peak power (2–6 W).• The specific net power output varies between 23.1 and 69.2 Wh/kgsettledsolids.

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