ReviewWorld journal of microbiology & biotechnology2019
Algae as a green technology for heavy metals removal from various wastewater.
Review in World journal of microbiology & biotechnology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.
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19 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Supplementation of micro-nutrients to growth media of microalgae-induced biomass and fatty acids composition for clean energy generation.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2023Article
- Application of amino-hypophosphite polyampholyte for purification of wastewater containing Ni(ii) ions.RSC advances · 2023Article
- Isotherm and Kinetic Study of Metal Ions Sorption on Mustard Waste Biomass Functionalized with Polymeric Thiocarbamate.Polymers · 2023Article
- Effects of Salicylic Acid on Heavy Metal Resistance in Eukaryotic Algae and Its Mechanisms.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Recovery Strategies for Heavy Metal-Inhibited Biological Nitrogen Removal from Wastewater Treatment Plants: A Review.Microorganisms · 2022Review
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- Pharmaceuticals in the Aquatic Environment: A Review on Eco-Toxicology and the Remediation Potential of Algae.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- In Situ Functionalization of Iron Oxide Particles with Alginate: A Promising Biosorbent for Retention of Metal Ions.Polymers · 2021Article
- Differential Zn and Mn sensitivity of microalgae species from genera Bracteacoccus and Lobosphaera.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2021Article
- A review on the removal of heavy metals and metalloids by constructed wetlands: bibliometric, removal pathways, and key factors.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2021Review
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Abstract
Urbanization, industrialization, and natural earth processes have potentially increased the contamination of heavy metals (HMs) in water bodies. These HMs can accumulate in human beings through the consumption of contaminated water and food chains. Various clean-up technologies have been applied to sequester HMs, especially conventional methods including electrolytic technologies, ion exchange, precipitation, chemical extraction, hydrolysis, polymer micro-encapsulation, and leaching. However, most of these approaches are expensive for large-scale projects and require tedious control and constant monitoring, along with low efficiency for effective HMs removal. Algae offer an alternative, sustainable, and environmentally friendly HMs remediation approach. This review presents a state-of-the-art technology for potential use of algae as a low-cost biosorbent for the removal of HMs from wastewater. The mechanisms of HMs removal, including biosorption and bioaccumulation along with physical and chemical characterization of the algae are highlighted. The influence of abiotic factors on HMs removal and changes in algal biocomponents (including, carbohydrate, lipid, and protein) are discussed. Recent progresses made in the development of HMs-tolerant algal strains and the direction of future research toward the development of sustainable technology for advanced wastewater treatment and biomass production are covered.
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