Bioremediation of heavy metals using microalgae: Recent advances and mechanisms

• Published in: Bioresource technology Vol. 303; p. 122886
• Main Authors: Leong, Yoong Kit, Chang, Jo-Shu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2020
• Subjects: Arsenic; bioaccumulation; Biodegradation, Environmental; biomass; Bioremediation; biosorbents; Biosorption; byproducts; Cadmium; carcinogenicity; Chromium; ecology; Heavy metals; human health; Humans; lead; Mechanism; mercury; Metals, Heavy; Microalgae; value added; Microalgae; Biosorption; Bioremediation; Heavy metals; Mechanism

•Bioremediation of five toxic heavy metals by microalgae were reviewed in-depth.•Feasibility and potential of value-added product accumulation were evaluated.•Discussion of advanced techniques and integration with other technologies.•Challenges and proposed strategies were summarized along with futu...