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Bora A, Thondi Rajan AS, Ponnuchamy K, Muthusamy G, Alagarsamy A. Microalgae to bioenergy production: Recent advances, influencing parameters, utilization of wastewater - A critical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:174230. [PMID: 38942321 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Fossil fuel limitations and their influence on climate change through atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions have made the excessive use of fossil fuels widely recognized as unsustainable. The high lipid content, carbon-neutral nature and potential as a biofuel source have made microalgae a subject of global study. Microalgae are a promising supply of biomass for third-generation biofuels production since they are renewable. They have the potential to produce significant amounts of biofuel and are considered a sustainable alternative to non-renewable energy sources. Microalgae are currently incapable to synthesize algal biofuel on an extensive basis in a sustainable manner, despite their significance in the global production of biofuels. Wastewater contains nutrients (both organic and inorganic) which is essential for the development of microalgae. Microalgae and wastewater can be combined to remediate waste effectively. Wastewater of various kinds such as industrial, agricultural, domestic, and municipal can be used as a substrate for microalgal growth. This process helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions and makes the production of biofuels more cost-effective. This critical review provides a detailed analysis of the utilization of wastewater as a growth medium for microalgal - biofuel production. The review also highlights potential future strategies to improve the commercial production of biofuels from microalgae.
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- Abhispa Bora
- Bioenergy and Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Bioenergy and Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Animal Health and Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 41566 Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Bioenergy and Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Jo Y, Hoyos EG, Blanco S, Kim SH, Muñoz R. Assessing nitrous oxide emissions from algal-bacterial photobioreactors devoted to biogas upgrading and digestate treatment. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 361:142528. [PMID: 38838868 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in High Rate Algal Ponds (HRAP) can negatively affect the sustainability of algal-bacterial processes. N2O emissions from a pilot HRAP devoted to biogas upgrading and digestate treatment were herein monitored for 73 days. The influence of the pH (7.5, 8.5, and 9.5), nitrogen sources (100 mg L-1 of N-NO2-, N-NO3-, and N-NH4+) and illumination on N2O emissions from the algal-bacterial biomass of the HRAP was also assessed in batch tests. Significantly higher N2O gas concentrations of 311.8 ± 101.1 ppmv were recorded in the dark compared to the illuminated period (236.9 ± 82.6 ppmv) in the HRAP. The batch tests revealed that the highest N2O emission rates (49.4 mmol g-1 TSS·h-1) occurred at pH 8.5 in the presence of 100 mg N-NO2-/L under dark conditions. This study revealed significant N2O emissions in HRAPs during darkness.
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- Yura Jo
- Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, C/Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid, CP. 47011, Spain; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, C/Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid, CP. 47011, Spain; Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, University of Valladolid, C/Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid, CP. 47011, Spain
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- Departamento de Biodiversidad y Gestión Ambiental, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana s/n, 24071, León, Spain; Laboratorio de Diatomología y Calidad de Aguas, Instituto de Investigación de Medio Ambiente, Recursos Naturales y Biodiversidad, La Serna 58, 24007, León, Spain
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, C/Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid, CP. 47011, Spain; Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, University of Valladolid, C/Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid, CP. 47011, Spain.
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Prachanurak A, Prachanurak P. Effects of dilution and pretreatment on nutrient removal and biomass production of Chlorella vulgaris in kitchen wastewater. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:1410-1419. [PMID: 38462818 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2324364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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This research investigated the effect of kitchen wastewater (KWW) concentrations and pretreatment methods on Chlorella vulgaris biomass production, lipid content and nutrient removal. This study was divided into two separate experiments. The first experiment determined the appropriate dilution rate of KWW for the growth of microalgae, sterilized KWW was varied between 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%(v/v). The result indicated that 50%(v/v) showed the highest nutrient removal by 90.23%, 85.87%, and 80.64% of sCOD, TKN, and TP, respectively. The highest biomass and lipid content were obtained with 50%(v/v) (1.447 g/L, 37.9%). The second experiment was to find an effective physical pretreatment method, which separated the biotic contaminant, non-sterilized KWW was diluted 50%(v/v) and filtered with different mesh size filters (150 μm, 50 μm, and 30 μm) compared with sterilized KWW as a control sample. The result indicated that pretreatment with 50 μm filtration was found highest nutrient removal by 90.51%, 84.74%, and 77.50% of sCOD, TKN, and TP, respectively. The highest biomass and lipid content were obtained with 50 μm filtration (1.496 g/L, 39.4%). Our results support the hypothesis that the optimal dilution and proper filtration of KWW helps create more favorable environment for microalgal growth.
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- Akaporn Prachanurak
- Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Academic Division, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Mueang, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University, Ongkharak, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand
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Zribi I, Zili F, Ben Ali R, Masmoudi MA, Sayadi S, Ben Ouada H, Chamkha M. Trends in microalgal-based systems as a promising concept for emerging contaminants and mineral salt recovery from municipal wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023:116342. [PMID: 37290616 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In the context of climate change leading to water scarcity for many people in the world, the treatment of municipal wastewater becomes a necessity. However, the reuse of this water requires secondary and tertiary treatment processes to reduce or eliminate a load of dissolved organic matter and various emerging contaminants. Microalgae have shown hitherto high potential applications of wastewater bioremediation thanks to their ecological plasticity and ability to remediate several pollutants and exhaust gases from industrial processes. However, this requires appropriate cultivation systems allowing their integration into wastewater treatment plants at appropriate insertion costs. This review aims to present different open and closed systems currently used in the treatment of municipal wastewater by microalgae. It provides an exhaustive approach to wastewater treatment systems using microalgae, integrating the most suitable used microalgae species and the main pollutants present in the treatment plants, with an emphasis on emerging contaminants. The remediation mechanisms as well as the capacity to sequester exhaust gases were also described. The review examines constraints and future perspectives of microalgae cultivation systems in this line of research.
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- Ines Zribi
- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, B.P 1177, Sfax, 3018, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Blue Biotechnology and Aquatic Bioproducts, National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Blue Biotechnology and Aquatic Bioproducts, National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, B.P 1177, Sfax, 3018, Tunisia
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- Biotechnology Program, Center for Sustainable Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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- Laboratory of Blue Biotechnology and Aquatic Bioproducts, National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, B.P 1177, Sfax, 3018, Tunisia.
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Gomes PH, Pereira SP, Tavares TCL, Garcia TM, Soares MO. Impacts of desalination discharges on phytoplankton and zooplankton: Perspectives on current knowledge. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 863:160671. [PMID: 36481138 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Large-scale application of desalination technology can result in impacts to the marine biota, such as phytoplankton and zooplankton, basal components of marine trophic webs. In this context, our perspective aimed to summarize the impacts of effluent discharges from desalination plants on phytoplankton and zooplankton in order to identify the main gaps and challenges in this theme, propose solutions, and provide recommendations for future work. We identified two main approaches to assess the desalination impacts: laboratory experiments and field studies. Most of these studies were conducted in areas impacted by effluent discharges using the BACI (before, after, and control-impact) approach. They primarily aimed to set out the impacts of hypersaline brine on the surrounding environment and, to a lesser extent, the high-temperature effluents and contaminants from desalination plants. Moreover, phytoplankton was more sensitive to effluent discharges than zooplankton. The main changes observed were a decrease in primary productivity, a loss in diversity, and a change in the community structure of planktonic populations due to the dominance of saline-tolerant groups, which highlights the importance improving treatment or dilution of effluent discharges to minimize the impacts over whole neritic trophic webs, which depend on phytoplankton. From the impacts related to effluent discharges analyzed herein, RO technology was related to most cases of negative impact related to salinity modifications. However, coagulants were related to negative effects in all study cases. Future work should focus on escalate the impacts of such effluents on other trophic levels that could be directly or indirectly impacted as well as on how to improve the quality of effluent discharges. Also, we highlight the importance of further baseline and long-term monitoring studies to investigate desalination-induced changes and community resilience to these impacts, as well as studies to provide alternatives to the use of toxic chemicals in the pre-treatment phases.
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- Pedro Henrique Gomes
- Instituto de Ciências do Mar (LABOMAR), Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), Abolição Avenue 3207, Fortaleza, Brazil.
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- Companhia de Água e Esgoto do Ceará (CAGECE), Fortaleza, Brazil; University of Alicante
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- Instituto de Ciências do Mar (LABOMAR), Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), Abolição Avenue 3207, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências do Mar (LABOMAR), Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), Abolição Avenue 3207, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências do Mar (LABOMAR), Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), Abolição Avenue 3207, Fortaleza, Brazil; Reef Systems Group, Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT), Bremen, Germany
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Segredo-Morales E, González-Martín C, Vera L, González E. Performance of a novel rotating membrane photobioreactor based on indigenous microalgae-bacteria consortia for wastewater reclamation. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gao S, Zhou L, Yang W, Wang L, Liu X, Gong Y, Hu Q, Wang G. Overexpression of a novel gene (Pt2015) endows the commercial diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum high lipid content and grazing resistance. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS 2022; 15:131. [PMID: 36435813 PMCID: PMC9701398 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-022-02221-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum is a commercially viable species due to its bioactive substances and lipid productivity. Increasing attention has been paid to the isolation or genetic modification of species or strains with a rapid growth rate and large quantities of lipids. Furthermore, contamination of microzooplankton has been one of the major constraints in P. tricornutum large-scale cultivation, which adversely affects growth and greatly impedes the course of biomass production industrialization. RESULTS Here, based on our previous transcriptomics of P. tricornutum, we found a novel gene (ID: 7202015, hereafter called Pt2015) which affects morphotype of P. tricornutum. Pt2015 protein is located in the plastid, which is highly homologous to part of the sequences of exosome component. The morphotype of the Pt2015 knockout strain (termed 2015KO) using CRISPR/Cas9 method is fusiform, but the Pt2015 overexpression strain (termed oeT) demonstrates a majority triradiate morphotype (approximately 95%) which is stable and has been cultured for more than 200 generations. In addition, the oeT strain demonstrated a similar growth rate to the WT and simultaneously accumulated larger lipids droplets that increased by approximately 30% compared to that of the WT. More importantly, the grazing rate of the amoebae cultured in the oeT strain significantly decreased in comparison with that cultured in WT, suggesting that the oeT can effectively avoid being eaten by microzooplankton. CONCLUSIONS Therefore, the oeT strain not only improves our understanding of morphotype conversion in diatoms but also demonstrates potential applications for large-scale cultivation of P. tricornutum.
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- Shan Gao
- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega‑Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega‑Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
- College of Earth Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- College of Life Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega‑Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega‑Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- Center for Microalgal Biotechnology and Biofuels, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Faculty of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega‑Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China.
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China.
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Montemezzani V, van Wagenberg H, Craggs RJ. Modification of hydraulic retention time in open raceway ponds to prevent rotifers and cladocerans establishment. ALGAL RES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2022.102910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Molina-Grima E, García-Camacho F, Acién-Fernández FG, Sánchez-Mirón A, Plouviez M, Shene C, Chisti Y. Pathogens and predators impacting commercial production of microalgae and cyanobacteria. Biotechnol Adv 2021; 55:107884. [PMID: 34896169 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2021.107884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Production of phytoplankton (microalgae and cyanobacteria) in commercial raceway ponds and other systems is adversely impacted by phytoplankton pathogens, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. In addition, cultures are susceptible to productivity loss, or crash, through grazing by contaminating zooplankton such as protozoa, rotifers and copepods. Productivity loss and product contamination are also caused by otherwise innocuous invading phytoplankton that consume resources in competition with the species being cultured. This review is focused on phytoplankton competitors, pathogens and grazers of significance in commercial culture of microalgae and cyanobacteria. Detection and identification of these biological contaminants are discussed. Operational protocols for minimizing contamination, and methods of managing it, are discussed.
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- Emilio Molina-Grima
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (CeBiB), Center of Food Biotechnology and Bioseparations, BIOREN and Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidad de La Frontera, Francisco Salazar 01145, Temuco 4780000, Chile
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- School of Engineering, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
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Assessment of NH4HCO3 for the control of the predator flagellate Poterioochromonas malhamensis in pilot-scale culture of Chlorella sorokiniana. ALGAL RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2021.102481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Musetsho P, Renuka N, Guldhe A, Singh P, Pillay K, Rawat I, Bux F. Valorization of poultry litter using Acutodesmus obliquus and its integrated application for lipids and fertilizer production. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 796:149018. [PMID: 34274677 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Microalgae are recognized as potential candidates for resource recovery from wastewater and projected for biorefinery models. This study was undertaken to evaluate the potential of poultry litter and municipal wastewater as nutrient and water sources, for the cultivation of Acutodesmus obliquus for lipids production for biodiesel application. The efficacy of lipid extracted biomass (LEA) as fertilizer for mung bean crops was also assessed in microcosm. A. obliquus cultivation in acid pre-treated poultry litter extract (PPLE) showed maximum biomass production of 1.90 g L-1, which was 74.67% and 12.61% higher than the raw poultry litter extract (RPPE) and BG11 respectively. Higher NO3-N, NH3-N, and PO4-P removal of 79.51%, 81.82%, and 80.52% respectively were observed in PPLE as compared to RPLE treatment. The highest biomass (140.36 mg L-1 d-1), lipids (38.49 mg L-1 d-1), and carbohydrates (49.55 mg L-1 d-1) productivities were observed in the PPLE medium. The application of LEA as a fertilizer for mung bean crops showed improvement in plant growth and soil microbial activity. A maximum increase in organic carbon (59.5%) and dehydrogenase activity (130.8%) was observed in LEA amended soil which was significantly higher than chemical fertilizer (CF) control in 30 days. Whilst plant fresh weight and leaf chlorophyll in the LEA amended soil was comparable to whole algal biomass (WA) and CF control. The strategy developed could be a basis for sustainable biorefinery for the valorization of wastewater for the production of microalgae-derived biofuel and byproducts for agricultural application.
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- Pfano Musetsho
- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, PO Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, PO Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, PO Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa; Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Mumbai 410206, India
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, PO Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, PO Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, PO Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, Durban University of Technology, PO Box 1334, Durban 4000, South Africa.
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Couto E, Calijuri ML, Assemany P, Cecon PR. Evaluation of high rate ponds operational and design strategies for algal biomass production and domestic wastewater treatment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 791:148362. [PMID: 34412414 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study evaluated the effect of high rate ponds (HRPs) depth on algal biomass production during domestic wastewater treatment. HRPs were evaluated for 20, 30, and 40 cm depths, with and without CO2 supplementation. In addition, 40 cm deep HRP with ultraviolet (UV) pre-disinfection was evaluated. The concentration of chlorophyll-a as a function of time for each evaluated condition was represented by logistic models that were after submitted to cluster analysis. The 20 cm HRPs presented higher chlorophyll-a concentration, reaching a maximum of 5.8 and 4.3 mg L-1, in the HRPs with and without CO2 addition, respectively. Ammonia nitrogen and soluble phosphorus were greater removed in shallower HRPs. The addition of CO2 influenced the nutrient removal processes, optimizing nutrient recovery by biomass assimilation. HRP configuration did not influence organic matter removal (~40% of removal efficiency in all HRPs), predominant microalgae genera (Chlorella sp. and Scenedesmus), and E. coli inactivation (removal of ~2 log units), except for the 20 cm HRP without CO2 that had removal of 4 log units due to high pH values. For HRPs with CO2 addition and UV pre-disinfection, the models for 40 cm were grouped together with those obtained for 30 cm HRPs, indicating the same behavior for chlorophyll-a production as a function of time. Thus, it can be concluded that the evaluated strategies represent alternatives for reducing HRP area requirements. Moreover, results may represent advancement and major contributions for HRP design criteria.
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- Eduardo Couto
- Federal University of Itajubá, Campus Itabira (Universidade Federal de Itajubá, Campus Itabira/Unifei), Institute of Applied and Pure Sciences, Rua Irmã Ivone Drumond, 200, 35903-087 Itabira, MG, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering Group - nPA, Avenida PH Rolfs s/n, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Federal University of Lavras (Universidade Federal de Lavras/UFLA), Department of Environmental Engineering, Campus Universitário, 37200-900 Lavras, MG, Brazil
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- Federal University of Viçosa (Universidade Federal de Viçosa/UFV), Department of Statistics, Avenida PH Rolfs s/n, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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Ward CS, Rolison K, Li M, Rozen S, Fisher CL, Lane TW, Thelen MP, Stuart RK. Janthinobacter additions reduce rotifer grazing of microalga Microchloropsis salina in biotically complex communities. ALGAL RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2021.102400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Rakowski CJ, Farrior CE, Manning SR, Leibold MA. Predator complementarity dampens variability of phytoplankton biomass in a diversity-stability trophic cascade. Ecology 2021; 102:e03534. [PMID: 34496044 DOI: 10.1002/ecy.3534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Trophic cascades - indirect effects of predators that propagate down through food webs - have been extensively documented in many ecosystem types. It has also been shown that predator diversity can mediate these trophic cascades and, separately, that herbivore biomass can influence the stability of primary producers. However, whether predator diversity can cause cascading effects on the stability of lower trophic levels has not yet been studied. We conducted a laboratory microcosm experiment and a field mesocosm experiment manipulating the presence and coexistence of two heteropteran predators and measuring their effects on zooplankton herbivores and phytoplankton basal resources. We predicted that if the predators partitioned their zooplankton prey, for example by size, then the co-presence of the predators would reduce zooplankton prey mass and lead to (1) increased biomass of, and (2) decreased temporal variability of phytoplankton basal resources. We present evidence that the predators partitioned their zooplankton prey, leading to a synergistic suppression of zooplankton. In turn, this enhanced zooplankton suppression led to only a weak, non-significant increase in the central tendency of phytoplankton biomass, but significantly reduced its variability. Our results demonstrate that predator diversity may indirectly stabilize basal resource biomass via a "diversity-stability trophic cascade," seemingly dependent on predator complementarity, even when there is no significant classic trophic cascade altering the central tendency of biomass. Therefore predator diversity, especially if correlated with diversity of prey use, could play a role in regulating ecosystem stability. This link between predator diversity and producer stability has implications for conservation and for potential biological control methods to improve crop yield reliability.
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- Chase J Rakowski
- Department of Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 32611, USA
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Potential of Microalgae in Bioremediation of Wastewater. BULLETIN OF CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING & CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.9767/bcrec.16.2.10616.413-429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The increase in global pollution, industrialization and fast economic progress are considered to inflict serious consequences to the quality and availability of water throughout the world. Wastewater is generated from three major sources, i.e. industrial, agricultural, and municipal which contain pollutants, such as: xenobiotics, microplastics, heavy metals and augmented by high amount of carbon, phosphorus, and nitrogen compounds. Wastewater treatment is one of the most pressing issues since it cannot be achieved by any specific technology because of the varying nature and concentrations of pollutants and efficiency of the treatment technologies. The degradation capacity of these conventional treatment technologies is limited, especially regarding heavy metals, nutrients, and xenobiotics, steering the researchers to bioremediation using microalgae (Phycoremediation). Bioremediation can be defined as use of microalgae for removal or biotransformation of pollutants and CO2 from wastewater with concomitant biomass production. However, the usage of wastewaters for the bulk cultivation of microalgae is advantageous for reducing carbon, nutrients cost, minimizing the consumption of freshwater, nitrogen, phosphorus recovery, and removal of other pollutants from wastewater and producing sufficient biomass for value addition for either biofuels or other value-added compounds. Several types of microalgae like Chlorella and Dunaliella have proved their applicability in the treatment of wastewaters. The bottlenecks concerning the microalgal wastewater bioremediation need to be identified and elucidated to proceed in bioremediation using microalgae. This objective of this paper is to provide an insight about the treatment of different wastewaters using microalgae and microalgal potential in the treatment of wastewaters containing heavy metals and emerging contaminants, with the specialized cultivation systems. This review also summarizes the end use applications of microalgal biomass which makes the bioremediation aspect more environmentally sustainable. Copyright © 2021 by Authors, Published by BCREC Group. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0).
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Zhang A, Wen X, Wang K, Huo Y, Geng Y, Ding Y, Li Y. Using surfactants for controlling rotifer contamination in mass cultivation of Chlorella pyrenoidosa. ALGAL RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2020.102166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Continuous Production of Lipids with Microchloropsis salina in Open Thin-Layer Cascade Photobioreactors on a Pilot Scale. ENERGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/en14020500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Studies on microalgal lipid production as a sustainable feedstock for biofuels and chemicals are scarce, particularly those on applying open thin-layer cascade (TLC) photobioreactors under dynamic diurnal conditions. Continuous lipid production with Microchloropsis salina was studied in scalable TLC photobioreactors at 50 m2 pilot scale, applying a physically simulated Mediterranean summer climate. A cascade of two serially connected TLC reactors was applied, promoting biomass growth under nutrient-replete conditions in the first reactor, while inducing the accumulation of lipids via nitrogen limitation in the second reactor. Up to 4.1 g L−1 of lipids were continuously produced at productivities of up to 0.27 g L−1 d−1 (1.8 g m2 d−1) at a mean hydraulic residence time of 2.5 d in the first reactor and 20 d in the second reactor. Coupling mass balances with the kinetics of microalgal growth and lipid formation enabled the simulation of phototrophic process performances of M. salina in TLC reactors in batch and continuous operation at the climate conditions studied. This study demonstrates the scalability of continuous microalgal lipid production in TLC reactors with M. salina and provides a TLC reactor model for the realistic simulation of microalgae lipid production processes after re-identification of the model parameters if other microalgae and/or varying climate conditions are applied.
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Wágner DS, Cazzaniga C, Steidl M, Dechesne A, Valverde-Pérez B, Plósz BG. Optimal influent N-to-P ratio for stable microalgal cultivation in water treatment and nutrient recovery. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 262:127939. [PMID: 33182115 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Species specific nitrogen-to-phosphorus molar ratio (NPR) has been suggested for green microalgae. Algae can store nitrogen and phosphorus, suggesting that the optimum feed concentration dynamically changes as function of the nutrient storage. We assessed the effect of varying influent NPR on microalgal cultivation in terms of microbial community stability, effluent quality and biokinetics. Mixed green microalgae (Chlorella sorokiniana and Scenedesmus sp.) and a monoculture of Chlorella sp. were cultivated in continuous laboratory-scale reactors treating used water. An innovative image analysis tool, developed in this study, was used to track microbial community changes. Diatoms proliferated as influent NPR decreased, and were outcompeted once cultivation conditions were restored to the optimal NPR range. Low NPR operation resulted in decrease in phosphorus removal, biomass concentration and effluent nitrogen concentration. ASM-A kinetic model simulation results agreed well with operational data in the absence of diatoms. The failure to predict operational data in the presence of diatoms suggest differences in microbial activity that can significantly influence nutrient recovery in photobioreactors (PBR). No contamination occurred during Chlorella sp. monoculture cultivation with varying NPRs. Low NPR operation resulted in decrease in biomass concentration, effluent nitrogen concentration and nitrogen quota. The ASM-A model was calibrated for the monoculture and the simulations could predict the experimental data in continuous operation using a single parameter subset, suggesting stable biokinetics under the different NPR conditions. Results show that controlling the influent NPR is effective to maintain the algal community composition in PBR, thereby ensuring effective nutrients uptake.
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- Dorottya S Wágner
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark; Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7H, 9220, Aalborg, Denmark.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, 2800 Kgs, Lyngby, Denmark; Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK.
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Han J, Thomsen L, Pan K, Wang P, Wawilow T, Osundeko O, Wang S, Theilen U, Thomsen C. Treating wastewater by indigenous microalgae strain in pilot platform located inside a municipal wastewater treatment plant. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2020; 41:3261-3271. [PMID: 30961473 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2019.1604816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Various resources from a municipal wastewater treatment plant (MWTP) are available for microalgae cultivation plants, suggesting that a combination of these technologies can be used to produce microalgae biomass and remove contaminants at a low cost. In this study, the growth performance and nutrient removal efficiency of an indigenous Scenedesmus sp. in various wastewater media with different exchange patterns were investigated firstly, then transferred to a pilot-scale photobioreactor (located inside a MWTP) for bioremediation use. The temperature and pH of the platform were maintained at 15-30°C and 7.6, respectively. The N H 4 + - N , N O 3 - - N , and P O 4 3 - - P of the wastewater could be reduced to below 0.05, 0.40, and 0.175 mg L-1, respectively. Our results indicate that microalgae cultivation using the resources of a MWTP can achieve high algal biomass productivity and nutrient removal rate. Our study also suggests that efficient technology for controlling zooplankton needs to be developed.
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- Jichang Han
- Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, Jacobs University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, Jacobs University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ocean University of China), Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of protozoology, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- Competence Centre for Energy and Environmental Engineering, THM Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, Jacobs University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, Jacobs University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Competence Centre for Energy and Environmental Engineering, THM Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany
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Chen Z, Zhao D, Li M, Tu W, Luo X, Liu X. A field study on the effects of combined biomanipulation on the water quality of a eutrophic lake. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 265:115091. [PMID: 32806395 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Lake eutrophication has become a serious environmental problem in China. Manipulations covering more elements of trophic pyramid are methods for lakes to obtain clear water state and should be studied in detail. In the present study, Meishan Dongpo Lake was divided into two parts, and a combined biomanipulation project was conducted in one part (RLake), and the other part was used as a control (CLake). Species of submerged-plant, fish, macrobenthos, and zooplankton were screened and a certain number of them were added to adjust the eco-chain in RLake. After restoration, the coverage of submerged macrophytes reached >85%; zooplankton greater than 0.6 mm in size increased in number, and the ratio of zooplankton biomass to chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) concentration increased. The dominant fish species changed, and disturbance of the sediment was reduced. The average density of mollusks in RLake was 111.5 ± 19.8 ind m-2, which was much higher than that in CLake (36.7 ± 2.1 ind m-2). Water quality and clarity were substantially improved, and nutrient concentrations, particularly total phosphorus, total nitrogen, and Chl-a were significantly reduced. The aquatic community parameters were negatively correlated with the nutrient parameters and Chl-a. The ecological restoration have adjusted the aquatic ecosystem in RLake, and many positive feedback effects among the aquatic communities made them remove internal nutrients and Chl-a more efficiently.
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- Zhaoqiong Chen
- Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, PR China
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- Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, PR China
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- Sichuan Xinshui Balance Environmental Protection Technology Co. Ltd, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Sichuan Provincial Institute of Natural Resources Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, PR China.
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- Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, PR China.
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Ferro L, Hu YO, Gentili FG, Andersson AF, Funk C. DNA metabarcoding reveals microbial community dynamics in a microalgae-based municipal wastewater treatment open photobioreactor. ALGAL RES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2020.102043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Van Ginkel SW, El-Sayed WM, Johnston R, Narode A, Lee HJ, Bhargava A, Snell T, Chen Y. Prevention of algaculture contamination using pesticides for biofuel production. ALGAL RES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2020.101975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Tejido-Nuñez Y, Aymerich E, Sancho L, Refardt D. Co-cultivation of microalgae in aquaculture water: Interactions, growth and nutrient removal efficiency at laboratory- and pilot-scale. ALGAL RES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2020.101940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Sarker S, Yadav AK, Akter M, Shahadat Hossain M, Chowdhury SR, Kabir MA, Sharifuzzaman S. Rising temperature and marine plankton community dynamics: Is warming bad? ECOLOGICAL COMPLEXITY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ecocom.2020.100857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ding W, Jin W, Zhou X, Li SF, Tu R, Han SF, Chen C, Feng X, Huang Y. Enhanced lipid extraction from the biodiesel-producing microalga Chlorella pyrenoidosa cultivated in municipal wastewater via Daphnia ingestion and digestion. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 306:123162. [PMID: 32197194 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Herein, a novel innovative lipid co-extraction strategy using the biodiesel-producing microalga Chlorella pyrenoidosa and planktonic cladoceran Daphnia was proposed. Co-extraction occurred as Daphnia ingested and digested microalgal cells in a pre-treatment process; thereafter, lipids from these organisms were extracted. Composition of fatty acids from C. pyrenoidosa and Daphnia were appropriate as potential biodiesel feedstocks. Daphnia had different absorption and conversion capacities of various fatty acids from C. pyrenoidosa, which showed potential for improving biodiesel characteristics. Linoleic acid (LA, C18:2n-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3n-3) were absorbed significantly into the body of Daphnia. The optimal lipid extraction and fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) recovery rates were up to 41.08% and 12.35%, respectively, which were greater than that of the traditional lipid extraction method due to the rich oil content of Daphnia. Overall, this lipid co-extraction process serves a potential Daphnia utilization as an economical, green, low-energy way for microalgae biodiesel production.
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- Wanqing Ding
- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Microalgal Bioenergy, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Microalgal Bioenergy, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Microalgal Bioenergy, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Building and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Microalgal Bioenergy, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Microalgal Bioenergy, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Microalgal Bioenergy, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Microalgal Bioenergy, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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Isolation and evaluation of a novel strain of Chlorella sorokiniana that resists grazing by the predator Poterioochromonas malhamensis. ALGAL RES 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2019.101429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Modeling the impact of rotifer contamination on microalgal production in open pond, photobioreactor and thin layer cultivation systems. ALGAL RES 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2018.101398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Behera B, Acharya A, Gargey IA, Aly N, P B. Bioprocess engineering principles of microalgal cultivation for sustainable biofuel production. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biteb.2018.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Bawiec A, Garbowski T, Pawęska K, Pulikowski K. Analysis of the Algae Growth Dynamics in the Hydroponic System with LEDs Nighttime Lighting Using the Laser Granulometry Method. WATER, AIR, AND SOIL POLLUTION 2019; 230:17. [PMID: 30679881 PMCID: PMC6323074 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-018-4075-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The latest research focused on the analysis of algal growth and the dynamics of their growth use the laser diffraction technique, enabling determination of the volume fraction of suspended particles with specific diameters in aqueous solution as well as their fractal dimensions. This study focuses on the possibility of using a laser granulometer to assess the growth dynamics of algae growing in treated wastewater in a hydroponic system, supported by artificial lighting with the use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). On the basis of the measurements, the fractal dimension (Df) of algae was determined. An attempt was made to apply the modified Avrami equation describing the crystallization process for the analysis of algae growth dynamics in wastewater. Presented results show that the fractal dimension of suspended matter, largely created by algae, in the case of additional lighting of the hydroponic system at night, takes lower values (Df ~ 1.0) than in sewage without additional light source (Df ~ 2.0). In each measurement series, the fractal dimension of particles in the tank with lighting in the end of the experiment was about 33-43% lower than in the tank without LEDs. The analysis of changes in particle diameters calculated on the basis of Avrami equation largely corresponds with the stages of algae growth. During the measurement series with lower air temperatures, the growth of algae in the tank with additional light was faster than in the tank without LEDs. The obtained information can be the basis for determining the effective method of removing algae from wastewater treated in the hydroponic system, before they are discharged to the receiver in order to prevent the outflow of increased concentrations of total suspended solids.
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- A. Bawiec
- Institute of Environmental Engineering, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 24 Grunwaldzki Sq., 50-363 Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 24 Grunwaldzki Sq., 50-363 Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 24 Grunwaldzki Sq., 50-363 Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 24 Grunwaldzki Sq., 50-363 Wrocław, Poland
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High-density cultivation of microalgae continuously fed with unfiltered water from a recirculating aquaculture system. ALGAL RES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2018.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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García-Cubero R, Wang W, Martín J, Bermejo E, Sijtsma L, Togtema A, Barbosa MJ, Kleinegris DM. Milking exopolysaccharides from Botryococcus braunii CCALA778 by membrane filtration. ALGAL RES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2018.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Wrede D, Hussainy SU, Rajendram W, Gray S. Investigation and modelling of high rate algal ponds utilising secondary effluent at Western Water, Bacchus Marsh Recycled Water Plant. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2018; 78:20-30. [PMID: 30101785 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2018.202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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There is growing interest in the ability of high rate algal ponds (HRAP) to treat wastewater. This method reduces the costs of algal production while treating the wastewater quicker and more efficiently than standard lagoon practices. Two parallel HRAPs were used in this study to treat secondary effluent. Nitrogen levels were significantly reduced with a mean reduction of 71% for ammonia and 64% for total nitrogen. The use of the HRAPs significantly increased the algal biomass levels compared to the algal growth in the storage lagoons, with a mean increase of 274%. Beneficial use of algae can be used to reduce treatment costs; so being able to predict and optimise the amount of algal biomass produced in HRAPs is vital. However, most models are complicated and require specific, detailed information. In this study, a predictive microalgal growth model was developed for HRAP by adapting two previously established models: the Steele and Monod models. The model could predict algal growth based on temperatures and solar radiation and account for limiting ammonia concentrations in an elevated pH environment with natural variations in the algal community. This model used experimental data that would be readily available to any established HRAP study.
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- Digby Wrede
- Institute for Sustainability and Innovation, School of Engineering and Science, Victoria University, 3030, Werribee, VIC, Australia E-mail:
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- Institute for Sustainability and Innovation, School of Engineering and Science, Victoria University, 3030, Werribee, VIC, Australia E-mail:
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- Institute for Sustainability and Innovation, School of Engineering and Science, Victoria University, 3030, Werribee, VIC, Australia E-mail:
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Sutherland DL, Heubeck S, Park J, Turnbull MH, Craggs RJ. Seasonal performance of a full-scale wastewater treatment enhanced pond system. WATER RESEARCH 2018; 136:150-159. [PMID: 29501759 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.02.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2017] [Revised: 01/14/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Enhanced pond systems (EPS) consist of a series of ponds that have been designed to work in synergy to provide both cost-effective enhanced wastewater treatment and resource recovery, in the form of algal biomass, for beneficial reuse. Due to the limited number of full-scale EPS systems worldwide, our understanding of factors governing both enhanced wastewater treatment and resource recovery is limited. This paper investigates the seasonal performance of a full-scale municipal wastewater EPS with respect to nutrient removal from the liquid fraction, microalgal biomass production and subsequent removal through the system. In the high rate algal pond both microalgal productivity (determined as organic matter and chlorophyll a biomass) and NH4-N removal varied seasonally, with significantly higher biomass and removal rates in summer than in spring (p < 0.05) or winter (p < 0.01). Microalgal biomass was not successfully harvested in the algal harvester pond (AHP), most likely due to poor flocc formation coupled with relatively short hydraulic residence time (HRT). High percentage removal rates, from sedimentation and zooplankton grazing, were achieved in the maturation pond (MP) series, particularly in winter and spring. However, in summer decreased efficiency of biomass removal and the growth of new microalgal species suggests that summer-time HRT in the MPs could be shortened. Further modifications to the operation of the AHP, seasonal changes in the HRT of the MPs and potential harvesting of zooplankton grazers are all potential strategies for improving resource recovery and producing a higher quality final discharge effluent.
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- Donna L Sutherland
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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- National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd. (NIWA), Hamilton, New Zealand.
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- National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd. (NIWA), Hamilton, New Zealand.
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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- National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd. (NIWA), Hamilton, New Zealand.
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Application of biosurfactant from Bacillus subtilis C9 for controlling cladoceran grazers in algal cultivation systems. Sci Rep 2018; 8:5365. [PMID: 29599450 PMCID: PMC5876376 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-23535-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Open algal cultivation platforms often suffer crop losses to herbivorous grazers that have potential to devastate biomass production within a few days. While a number of studies suggest synthetic chemicals as control agents for voracious algal grazers, environmental and safety concerns associated with the use of these chemicals encourage the exploration of alternative biological control agents. We hereby propose the application of a biosurfactant produced by Bacillus subtilis C9 (referred to as C9-biosurfactant) for controlling cladoceran grazers commonly found in algal cultivation systems. The results indicated that C9-biosurfactant completely eradicated Daphnia pulex and Moina macrocopa within 24 hours when concentrations were equal to or exceeded 6 mg/L. Moreover, supplying C9-biosurfactant into the cultures of selected algal species with and without cladoceran grazers indicated no adverse effect of C9-biosurfactant on the growth and lipid productivity of algal crops, while cladocerans were selectively controlled by C9-biosurfactant even under the presence of their prey. These results thus indicate that C9-biosurfactant could be an effective biocontrol agent for cladoceran grazers at industrial algal cultivation.
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Ma M, Gong Y, Hu Q. Identification and feeding characteristics of the mixotrophic flagellate Poterioochromonas malhamensis, a microalgal predator isolated from outdoor massive Chlorella culture. ALGAL RES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kim D, Kim EK, Koh HG, Kim K, Han JI, Chang YK. Selective removal of rotifers in microalgae cultivation using hydrodynamic cavitation. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Contaminations in mass cultivation of cyanobacteria: Highly resilient Colpoda steinii leads to rapid crash of Synechocystis sp. cultures and is inhibited by partially anoxic conditions. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Day JG, Gong Y, Hu Q. Microzooplanktonic grazers – A potentially devastating threat to the commercial success of microalgal mass culture. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Ma M, Yuan D, He Y, Park M, Gong Y, Hu Q. Effective control of Poterioochromonas malhamensis in pilot-scale culture of Chlorella sorokiniana GT-1 by maintaining CO2-mediated low culture pH. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Montemezzani V, Duggan IC, Hogg ID, Craggs RJ. Control of zooplankton populations in a wastewater treatment High Rate Algal Pond using overnight CO2 asphyxiation. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Assessment of potential zooplankton control treatments for wastewater treatment High Rate Algal Ponds. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Unc A, Monfet E, Potter A, Camargo-Valero M, Smith S. Note to Editor: Microalgae cultivation for wastewater treatment and biofuel production: a bibliographic overview of past and current trends. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2017.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Cho DH, Choi JW, Kang Z, Kim BH, Oh HM, Kim HS, Ramanan R. Microalgal diversity fosters stable biomass productivity in open ponds treating wastewater. Sci Rep 2017; 7:1979. [PMID: 28512332 PMCID: PMC5434013 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-02139-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2016] [Accepted: 04/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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It is established that biodiversity determines productivity of natural ecosystems globally. We have proved that abiotic factors influenced biomass productivity in engineered ecosystems i.e. high rate algal ponds (HRAPs), previously. This study demonstrates that biotic factors, particularly microalgal diversity, play an essential role in maintaining stable biomass productivity in HRAP treating municipal wastewater by mutualistic adaptation to environmental factors. The current study examined data from the second year of a two-year study on HRAP treating municipal wastewater. Microalgal diversity, wastewater characteristics, treatment efficiency and several environmental and meteorological factors were documented. Multivariate statistical analyses reveal that microalgae in uncontrolled HRAPs adapt to adverse environmental conditions by fostering diversity. Subsequently, five dominant microalgal strains by biovolume were isolated, enriched, and optimum conditions for high biomass productivity were ascertained. These laboratory experiments revealed that different microalgal strains dominate in different conditions and a consortium of these diverse taxa help in sustaining the algae community from environmental and predatory pressures. Diversity, niche or seasonal partitioning and mutualistic growth are pertinent in microalgal cultivation or wastewater treatment. Therefore, enrichment of selective species would deprive the collective adaptive ability of the consortium and encourage system vulnerability especially in wastewater treatment.
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- Dae-Hyun Cho
- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-806, Republic of Korea
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- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-806, Republic of Korea.,Green Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology (UST), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-350, Republic of Korea
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- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-806, Republic of Korea.,Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 305-701, Republic of Korea
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- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-806, Republic of Korea
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- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-806, Republic of Korea.,Green Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology (UST), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-350, Republic of Korea
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- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-806, Republic of Korea. .,Green Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology (UST), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-350, Republic of Korea.
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- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-806, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth Science Systems, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod District, Kerala, India.
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Montemezzani V, Duggan IC, Hogg ID, Craggs RJ. Screening of potential zooplankton control technologies for wastewater treatment High Rate Algal Ponds. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2016.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mehrabadi A, Farid MM, Craggs R. Effect of CO 2 addition on biomass energy yield in wastewater treatment high rate algal mesocosms. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2016.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Mark Ibekwe A, Murinda SE, Murry MA, Schwartz G, Lundquist T. Microbial community structures in high rate algae ponds for bioconversion of agricultural wastes from livestock industry for feed production. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2017; 580:1185-1196. [PMID: 28003050 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.12.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2016] [Revised: 12/12/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Dynamics of seasonal microbial community compositions in algae cultivation ponds are complex. However, there is very limited knowledge on bacterial communities that may play significant roles with algae in the bioconversion of manure nutrients to animal feed. In this study, water samples were collected during winter, spring, summer, and fall from the dairy lagoon effluent (DLE), high rate algae ponds (HRAP) that were fed with diluted DLE, and municipal waste water treatment plant (WWTP) effluent which was included as a comparison system for the analysis of total bacteria, Cyanobacteria, and microalgae communities using MiSeq Illumina sequencing targeting the 16S V4 rDNA region. The main objective was to examine dynamics in microbial community composition in the HRAP used for the production of algal biomass. DNA was extracted from the different sample types using three commercially available DNA extraction kits; MoBio Power water extraction kit, Zymo fungi/bacterial extraction kit, and MP Biomedicals FastDNA SPIN Kit. Permutational analysis of variance (PERMANOVA) using distance matrices on each variable showed significant differences (P=0.001) in beta-diversity based on sample source. Environmental variables such as hydraulic retention time (HRT; P<0.031), total N (P<0.002), total inorganic N (P<0.002), total P (P<0.002), alkalinity (P<0.002), pH (P<0.022), total suspended solid (TSS; P<0.003), and volatile suspended solids (VSS; P<0.002) significantly affected microbial communities in DLE, HRAP, and WWTP. Of the operational taxonomic units (OTUs) identified to phyla level, the dominant classes of bacteria identified were: Cyanobacteria, Alpha-, Beta-, Gamma-, Epsilon-, and Delta-proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Planctomycetes. Our data suggest that microbial communities were significantly affected in HRAP by different environmental variables, and care must be taken in extraction procedures when evaluating specific groups of microbial communities for specific functions.
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- A Mark Ibekwe
- US Salinity Laboratory, USDA-ARS, 450 W. Big Springs Rd., Riverside, CA 92507, USA.
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- Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA 91768, USA
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- Biological Sciences Department, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA 91768, USA
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- BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department, College of Agriculture, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
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Mehrabadi A, Farid MM, Craggs R. Potential of five different isolated colonial algal species for wastewater treatment and biomass energy production. ALGAL RES 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2016.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Vulsteke E, Van Den Hende S, Bourez L, Capoen H, Rousseau DPL, Albrecht J. Economic feasibility of microalgal bacterial floc production for wastewater treatment and biomass valorization: A detailed up-to-date analysis of up-scaled pilot results. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 224:118-129. [PMID: 27955865 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.11.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Revised: 11/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/22/2016] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The economic potential of outdoor microalgal bacterial floc (MaB-floc) raceway ponds as wastewater treatment technology and bioresource of biomass for fertilizer, shrimp feed, phycobiliproteins and biogas in Northwest Europe is assessed. This assessment is based on cost data provided by industry experts, on experimental data obtained from pilot-scale outdoor MaB-floc ponds treating aquaculture and food-industry effluents, and from different biomass valorization tests. MaB-floc ponds exhibit a cost-performance of EUR 0.25-0.50m-3 wastewater which is similar to conventional wastewater treatment technologies. The production cost of MaB-flocs in aquaculture and food industry effluent is EUR 5.29 and 8.07kg-1TSS, respectively. Capital costs and pond mixing costs are the major expenses. Commercializing MaB-flocs as aquaculture feed generates substantial revenues, but the largest profit potential lies in production of high-purity phycobiliproteins from MaB-flocs. These results highlight the large economic potential of MaB-floc technology, and justify its further development.
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- Elien Vulsteke
- Centre for Environmental Economics and Management (CEEM), Department of General Economics, Ghent University, Tweekerkenstraat 2, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium. http://www.ceem.ugent.be
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- Laboratory of Industrial Water and Ecotechnology (LIWET), Department of Industrial Biological Sciences, Ghent University, Graaf Karel de Goedelaan 5, B-8500 Kortrijk, Belgium; Centro Nacional de Acuicultura e Investigaciones Marinas, CENAIM, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ESPOL, Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 Vía Perimetral, P.O. Box 09-01-5863, Guayaquil, Ecuador. http://www.ibw.ugent.be
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- Bebouwen en Bewaren - Water Sanitation and Ponds, Beukendreef 22, B-8020 Hertsberge, Belgium.
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- Catael - Automation, Doornikserijksweg 149, B-8510 Bellegem, Kortrijk, Belgium. http://www.catael.be
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- Laboratory of Industrial Water and Ecotechnology (LIWET), Department of Industrial Biological Sciences, Ghent University, Graaf Karel de Goedelaan 5, B-8500 Kortrijk, Belgium.
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- Centre for Environmental Economics and Management (CEEM), Department of General Economics, Ghent University, Tweekerkenstraat 2, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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Wang L, Yuan D, Li Y, Ma M, Hu Q, Gong Y. Contaminating microzooplankton in outdoor microalgal mass culture systems: An ecological viewpoint. ALGAL RES 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2016.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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