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Promises and Challenges of Growing Microalgae in Wastewater
Osundeko, Olumayowa Ansolia, Preeti Kumar Gupta, Sanjay Bag, Pushan Bajhaiya, Amit K.
Osundeko, Olumayowa
Ansolia, Preeti
Kumar Gupta, Sanjay
Bag, Pushan
Bajhaiya, Amit K.
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2019-01-22
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Microalgae have been theoretically described as a sustainable feedstock for biofuel production. However, there are still some concerns and obstacles that need to be overcome in order to translate the theoretical promise into commercial and economic success. These obstacles include a high requirement for nutrients and sustainable water source and the identification of affordable cultivation conditions. It has been suggested that growing microalgae in wastewater can potentially offset some of these obstacles. Microalgae can perform a dual role for remediation of nutrient pollutants and biomass production when grown in wastewater. However, there are huge challenges to overcome before this route can be exploited in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner. In the present chapter, the potentials and challenges of growing microalgae in wastewater and its future implications are discussed in detail.
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Osundeko O., Ansolia P., Gupta S.K., Bag P., & Bajhaiya A.K. (2019). Promises and Challenges of Growing Microalgae in Wastewater. In Singh, R., Kolok, A. & Bartelt-Hunt, S. (Eds.) Water Conservation, Recycling and Reuse: Issues and Challenges. United Kingdom: Springer.
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9789811331787