"In this context, microalgae-based bioremediation has emerged as a promising approach in conjunction with tertiary treatment of sewage and industrial wastewater," says the researcher.

These nutrients cause harmful conditions such as oxygen depletion and algae blooms when they are discharged into the aquatic environment. We want to use microalgae as a wastewater treatment approach.

Agriculture happens in labs, as well as fields. And on the menu for dinner? Microalgae. That speculative future meal might not sound very appealing, but microalgae are packed with proteins ...

The team inserted tiny microalgae into the ponds at the Motetema Wastewater Treatment Works in Limpopo. The microalgae removed pathogens without using any chemicals or mechanical equipment that ...

This paper aimed to identify the best combinations of microalgae and heterotrophic microorganisms for improved wastewater treatment. The authors tested three species of microalgae: Chlamydomonas ...

“There is a trade-off because operating the microalgae wastewater treatment still requires some energy input,” Huang said. “The LCA evaluated the tradeoff between the nutrient recovery and ...

Microalgae are economical, sustainable, and renewable, making them valuable in biopharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and renewable energy industries. Biomass from wastewater treatment can produce ...