Title: Identification, Cultivation and Potential Utilization of Microalgae in Domestic Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: Release of untreated domestic wastewater containing physical, chemical and biological pollutants into the environment is a major cause for water pollution. Microalgae can produce significant amounts of biomass along with remediation of wastewater, and thus have a major role in wastewater treatment. Microalgae, when compared to other microorganisms, show higher competence in removal of chemical compounds present in domestic wastewater. These compounds can not only serve as nutrients for microalgae growth but also enhance it. The choice of microalgae species need to be based on their viability in domestic wastewater and their biomass production capacity. Microalgae cultivation can be carried out in open ponds or photobioreactors. This chapter discusses the selection of the microalgae species, role of algae in wastewater treatment, cultivation methodologies, utilization of algae biomass, along with challenges and future prospects for this technology.
Publication Year: 2021
Publication Date: 2021-10-06
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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