Microalgae and wastewater treatment
Joint Authors
Abd al-Rauf, N.
al-Humaydan, A. A.
Ibrahim, I. B. M.
Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2012), pp.257-275, 19 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2012-09-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
19
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Organic and inorganic substances which were released into the environment as a result of domestic, agricultural and industrial water activities lead to organic and inorganic pollution.
The normal primary and secondary treatment processes of these wastewaters have been introduced in a growing number of places, in order to eliminate the easily settled materials and to oxidize the organic material present in wastewater.
The final result is a clear, apparently clean effluent which is discharged into natural water bodies.
This secondary effluent is, however, loaded with inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus and causes eutrophication and more long-term problems because of refractory organics and heavy metals that are discharged.
Microalgae culture offers an interesting step for wastewater treatments, because they provide a tertiary biotreatment coupled with the production of potentially valuable biomass, which can be used for several purposes.
Microalgae cultures offer an elegant solution to tertiary and quandary treatments due to the ability of microalgae to use inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus for their growth.
And also, for their capacity to remove heavy metals, as well as some toxic organic compounds, therefore, it does not lead to secondary pollution.
In the current review we will highlight on the role of micro-algae in the treatment of wastewater.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd al-Rauf, N.& al-Humaydan, A. A.& Ibrahim, I. B. M.. 2012. Microalgae and wastewater treatment. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 19, no. 3, pp.257-275.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd al-Rauf, N.…[et al.]. Microalgae and wastewater treatment. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 19, no. 3 (2012), pp.257-275.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd al-Rauf, N.& al-Humaydan, A. A.& Ibrahim, I. B. M.. Microalgae and wastewater treatment. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2012. Vol. 19, no. 3, pp.257-275.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-359492
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 570-275
Record ID
BIM-359492