Título del libro: Soil Improvement And Water Conservation Biotechnology
Título del capítulo: Microalgae and biotechnology: Water purification and biomass production
ISRAEL VALENCIA QUIROZ;
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Año de publicación:
2025
Palabras clave:
Acetobacter; Agricultural pollution; Air pollution; Bioaccumulation; Bioremediation; Effluents; Groundwater pollution; Industrial poisons; Lake pollution; Listeria; MERS; SARS; Toxicity; Biomass productions; Global economies; Global population; Human consumption; Micro-algae; Microalga; Pollutant; Rapid expansion; Water purification; Waters resources; River pollution
Resumen:
Water resources suitable for direct human consumption have become increasingly scarce due to the rapid expansion of the global economy and population. Water pollution arises from multiple sources, including municipal, agricultural, and industrial activities, which release a diverse array of toxic pollutants into water bodies daily. These pollutants include heavy metals, pesticides, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other hazardous substances. Addressing water contamination is, therefore, a critical global challenge that requires sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient solutions. Microalgae offer a promising alternative for wastewater treatment due to their ability to thrive in various wastewater types, low energy consumption, and unique capacity to convert harmful pollutants into valuable compounds. Microalgae-based wastewater treatment systems are particularly attractive because of their low operational costs, minimal environmental impact, and ability to function effectively under a wide range of environmental conditions. Additionally, they can remove a broad spectrum of pollutants through mechanisms like biosorption, bioaccumulation, and biodegradation. The resulting biomass from these processes is of significant interest, as it can be used to produce high-value products such as biofuels, biofertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and food additives, contributing to an integrated and sustainable economic model. This chapter highlights the importance of microalgal wastewater treatment by exploring these three key remediation mechanisms in detail and discusses the potential for microalgae to produce bioenergy and other valuable bioproducts. Furthermore, it addresses the current challenges and future opportunities within the algae-based biotechnology sector, which has recently gained attention for its potential to significantly contribute to environmental sustainability and economic development worldwide. © 2025 Bentham Science Publishers.
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ISBN:
9789815322439
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Bentham Science Publishers
