Wastewater Treatment with Algae

This book brings together environmental scientists and engineers to discuss the development of new approaches and methodologies which utilize microalgae for biological wastewater treatment. The researchers report their recent findings on microalgal removal of nutrients, heavy metals and other organi...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Kwong, Yuk Shan (Editor), Tam, Nora F.Y. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1998, 1998
Edition:1st ed. 1998
Series:Biotechnology Intelligence Unit
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Immobilized Algal Technology for Wastewater Treatment Purposes
  • 2. Removal of Copper by Free and Immobilized Microalga, Chlorella vulgaris
  • 3. Biosorption of Heavy Metals by Microalgae in Batch and Continuous Systems
  • 4. Microalgal Removal of Organic and Inorganic Metal Species from Aqueous Solution
  • 5. Bioaccumulation and Biotransformation of Arsenic, Antimony, and Bismuth Compounds by Freshwater Algae
  • 6. Metal Ion Binding by Biomass Derived from Nonliving Algae, Lichens, Water Hyacinth Root and Sphagnum Moss
  • 7. Metal Resistance and Accumulation in Cyanobacteria
  • 8. Modelling the Uptake of Metal Ions by Living Algal Cells
  • 9. Carrageenan as a Matrix for Immobilizing Microalgal Cells for Wastewater Nutrients Removal
  • 10. Dynamics of Picoplankton and Microplankton Flora in the Experimental Wastewater Stabilization Ponds in the Arid Region of Marrakech, Morocco and Cyanobacteria Effect on Escherichia coli and Vibrio cholerae Survival
  • 11. A Material Transformation Model For Biological Stabilization Ponds
  • 12. Limits to Growth