Review and Opinions on the Research, Development and Application of Microalgae Culture Technologies for Resource Recovery from Wastewater

You, N; Deng, S; Wang, C; Ngo, HH; Wang, X; Yu, H; Tang, L; Han, J

Review and Opinions on the Research, Development and Application of Microalgae Culture Technologies for Resource Recovery from Wastewater

You, N Deng, S Wang, C Ngo, HH Wang, X Yu, H Tang, L Han, J

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Citation:: Water (Switzerland), 2023, 15, (6), pp. 1192
Issue Date:: 2023-03-01

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dc.contributor.author	You, N
dc.contributor.author	Deng, S
dc.contributor.author	Wang, C
dc.contributor.author	Ngo, HH
dc.contributor.author	Wang, X
dc.contributor.author	Yu, H
dc.contributor.author	Tang, L
dc.contributor.author	Han, J
dc.date.accessioned	2024-03-11T02:41:37Z
dc.date.available	2024-03-11T02:41:37Z
dc.date.issued	2023-03-01
dc.identifier.citation	Water (Switzerland), 2023, 15, (6), pp. 1192
dc.identifier.issn	2073-4441
dc.identifier.issn	2073-4441
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/176449
dc.description.abstract	Wastewater is an abundant source of nutrients and energy. Under the circumstances of circular economy and carbon neutrality, resource recovery from wastewater has recently been motivated. The microalgal process is a promising alternative for resource recovery from wastewater, and it possesses potential for the cost reduction of wastewater treatment and fertilizer production, energy generation, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. This paper reviews and discusses state-of-the-art microalgal process development, including microalgal species screening, configuration, biotic consortia construction, infection avoidance, nutrients balancing, operational parameter optimization, and biomass harvesting enhancement. Due to the lack of literature on practical applications, the microalgal process lacks economic and environmental feasibility assessments. Life cycle assessments from the perspective of circular economy and carbon neutrality on upscaled microalgal processes are required for various wastewater scenarios. To promote the upscaled application and successful implementation, efforts are also suggested to establish utilization guidelines, advanced recommendations, reliable standards, and proper safety evaluation criteria. This work could provide a reference and direct the follow-up research, development, and application of microalgae (MA)-based processes for resource recovery from wastewater.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	MDPI
dc.relation.ispartof	Water (Switzerland)
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/w15061192
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	Review and Opinions on the Research, Development and Application of Microalgae Culture Technologies for Resource Recovery from Wastewater
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	15
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2024-03-11T02:41:36Z
pubs.issue	6
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	15
utslib.citation.issue	6

Abstract:

Wastewater is an abundant source of nutrients and energy. Under the circumstances of circular economy and carbon neutrality, resource recovery from wastewater has recently been motivated. The microalgal process is a promising alternative for resource recovery from wastewater, and it possesses potential for the cost reduction of wastewater treatment and fertilizer production, energy generation, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. This paper reviews and discusses state-of-the-art microalgal process development, including microalgal species screening, configuration, biotic consortia construction, infection avoidance, nutrients balancing, operational parameter optimization, and biomass harvesting enhancement. Due to the lack of literature on practical applications, the microalgal process lacks economic and environmental feasibility assessments. Life cycle assessments from the perspective of circular economy and carbon neutrality on upscaled microalgal processes are required for various wastewater scenarios. To promote the upscaled application and successful implementation, efforts are also suggested to establish utilization guidelines, advanced recommendations, reliable standards, and proper safety evaluation criteria. This work could provide a reference and direct the follow-up research, development, and application of microalgae (MA)-based processes for resource recovery from wastewater.

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