The Self-Forming Dynamic Membrane BioReactor (SFD MBR) as a suitable technology for agro-industrial wastewater treatment.

•SFD MBR is a suitable technology for treatment of agro-industrial wastewater.•In SFD MBR, filtration is more sensitive to operating conditions than bioprocess.•Feed composition can affect relevantly the filtration process.•Cleaning needs and effluent quality depend on activated sludge characteristics.•CST can be used as an early warning for filtration performance.