Latest developments in wastewater treatment and biopolymer production by microalgae

GA Lutzu, A Ciurli, C Chiellini, F Di Caprio… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
The use of microalgae is nowadays recognized to be an efficient and eco-friendly strategy
for the removal of contaminants from wastewater. Thanks to their versatility, these …

[HTML][HTML] Structured population balances to support microalgae-based processes: Review of the state-of-art and perspectives analysis

A Usai, C Theodoropoulos, F Di Caprio… - Computational and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Design and optimization of microalgae processes have traditionally relied on the
application of unsegregated mathematical models, thus neglecting the impact of cell-to-cell …

High-added value products from microalgae and prospects of aquaculture wastewaters as microalgae growth media

M Dourou, P Dritsas, MN Baeshen… - FEMS microbiology …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Aquaculture plays an important role in human nutrition and economic development but is
often expanded to the detriment of the natural environment. Several research projects …

Experiments and modeling of Komvophoron sp. growth in hydraulic fracturing wastewater

A Concas, GA Lutzu, NT Dunford - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
The high management cost of wastewater generated during oil and gas production using
hydraulic fracturing technology necessitates economically viable alternative technologies for …

Experimental and theoretical investigation of the effects of iron on growth and lipid synthesis of microalgae in view of their use to produce biofuels

A Concas, A Steriti, M Pisu, G Cao - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2021 - Elsevier
The effects of iron concentration on the growth and lipid synthesis of three microalgae
strains were investigated to assess their potential to produce biofuels and/or other …

Characterization of Pseudochloris wilhelmii potential for oil refinery wastewater remediation and valuable biomass cogeneration

M Blažina, M Fafanđel, S Geček, I Haberle… - Frontiers in marine …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The microalgae of the genus Pseudochloris/Picochlorum are characterized by fast growth,
and wide nutrient (type and concentration) and salinity tolerance, all contributing towards …

[PDF][PDF] Characterization of Pseudochloris wilhelmii potential for oil refinery wastewater remediation and valuable biomass cogeneration

M Blazina, M Fafandel, S Gecek, I Haberle… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2022 - researchgate.net
Remediation systems of oil refinery wastewaters (ORWW) are most commonly based on a
combination of physicochemical and biological processes. The biological treatment has a …

Nutrient enrichment of wastewater generated during hydraulic fracturing with animal wastewater to enhance microalgae growth

GA Lutzu, MA Marin, A Concas… - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - cetjournal.it
Hydraulic fracturing technology widely used for recovery of oil and gas from tight shale
formations generate millions of gallons of wastewater. This study examined viability of algal …

Biomass and Lipid Production by Pseudochloris wilhelmii in Sea-Wastewater Mixtures: Modeling and Experiments

A Concas, GA Lutzu, M Pisu, G Cao - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - cetjournal.it
The microalga Pseudochloris wilhelmii was cultivated in low-cost media consisting of
mixtures of seawater and wastewaters simulants. Under specific conditions, the strain was …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of microalgae isolated from different water resources of Türkiye for their biotechnological utilization

E Polat, B Taştan - Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 2024 - egejfas.org
Microalgae are among the important microorganisms for a sustainable world as a source of
renewable energy. In this study, three new microalgae were isolated from different regions of …