Integrating micro-algae into wastewater treatment: A review

Improving the ecological status of water sources is a growing focus for many developed and developing nations, in particular with reducing nitrogen and phosphorus in wastewater effluent. In recent years, mixotrophic micro-algae have received increased interest in implementing them as part of wastewater treatment. This is based on their ability to utilise organic and inorganic carbon, as well as inorganic nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) in wastewater for their growth, with the desired results of a reduction in the concentration of these substances in the water. The aim of this review is to provide a critical account of micro-algae as an important step in wastewater treatment for enhancing the reduction of N, P…

• HU
  Heriot-Watt University
• SR
  Sight Research UK

  Awards: NE/K009028/1, NE/K009028/2
• NE
  Natural Environment Research Council

  Awards: NE/K009028/1, NE/K009028/2