Phycoremediation of wastewater for pollutant removal: A green approach to environmental protection and long-term remediation

• Published in: Environmental pollution (1987) Vol. 290; p. 117989
• Main Authors: Dayana Priyadharshini, Stephen, Suresh Babu, Palanisamy, Manikandan, Sivasubramanian, Subbaiya, Ramasamy, Govarthanan, Muthusamy, Karmegam, Natchimuthu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2021
• Subjects: adsorption; Algae; Biodegradation; biofuels; biomass; Chlamydomonas; Chlorella; eutrophication; feeds; flocculation; lipids; microalgae; microplastics; municipal wastewater; Phycoremediation; Pollutant removal; pollutants; pollution; remediation; Scenedesmus; Wastewater treatment; Biodegradation; PCBs; O2; PUFA; Algae; HRAPs; CO2; POPs; TPB; EPS; Phycoremediation; DO; HRT; MFC; Wastewater treatment; STP; CPB; BOD; COD; PAHs; TN; Pollutant removal; TP; UASB

Surface and water bodies in many parts of the world are affected due to eutrophication, contamination and depletion. The approach of wastewater treatment using algae for eliminating nutrients and other pollutants from domestic wastewater is growing interest among the researchers. However, sustainabl...