The fate of antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater containing microalgae treated by chlorination, ultra-violet, and Fenton reaction

• Published in: Water research (Oxford) Vol. 254; p. 121392
• Main Authors: Luo, Ling, Wang, Zimu, Huang, Xin, Gu, Ji-Dong, Yu, Chenxiao, Deng, Ouping
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2024
• Subjects: Chlorella vulgaris; Chlorination; Fenton oxidation; UV disinfection; UV disinfection; Chlorination; Chlorella vulgaris; Fenton oxidation

•The fate of ARGs in treated water was evaluated via co-culturing with Chlorella vulgaris.•Chlorination and Fenton were more effective than UV in eliminating ARGs and ARBs.•Compared with only treated water, Chlorella reduced ARG number and diversity.•Compared with Chlorella only, the treated water s...