The potential of phycoremediation in controlling eutrophication in tropical lake and reservoir: a review
Phycoremediation has been successfully used in reducing nutrient levels in wastewater treatment. However, studies on the efficiency of phycoremediation to reduce the nutrient levels in eutrophic lakes are limited. This review focuses on the mechanism and factors involved in employing algae to remove nutrients and pollutants from wastewater before discussing the potential of algal-based techniques in remediating lake eutrophication. Techniques used in phycoremediation of wastewater include algal biofilm, algal turf scrubbers, high-rate algal ponds (HRAP) and immobilized algae. Harvesting mechanisms, factors influencing the phycoremediation and strain selection in phycoremediation of eutrophic lakes were also
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Phycoremediation has been successfully used in reducing nutrient levels in wastewater treatment. However, studies on the efficiency of phycoremediation to reduce the nutrient levels in eutrophic lakes are limited. This review focuses on the mechanism and factors involved in employing algae to remove nutrients and pollutants from wastewater before discussing the potential of algal-based techniques in remediating lake eutrophication. Techniques used in phycoremediation of wastewater include algal biofilm, algal turf scrubbers, high-rate algal ponds (HRAP) and immobilized algae. Harvesting mechanisms, factors influencing the phycoremediation and strain selection in phycoremediation of eutrophic lakes were also
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SITI BALQIS A. RAZAK, DR. ZATI SHARIP. 2022. The potential of phycoremediation in controlling eutrophication in tropical lake and reservoir: a review. Digital NAHRIM Publication Repository.