Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(15), P. 2127 - 2127
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Phosphorus
(P)
is
a
fundamental
element
for
life,
playing
an
integral
role
in
cellular
metabolism
including
energy
transfer,
nucleic
acid
synthesis,
and
membrane
structure.
This
nutrient
critical
to
the
physiological
ecology
all
photosynthetic
organisms
eukaryotic
microalgae
cyanobacteria.
The
review,
here
presented,
delves
into
intricate
mechanisms
governing
phosphorus
acquisition
from
environment,
its
utilization
plant
metabolism,
regulation
these
microorganisms.
Furthermore,
it
comprehensively
explores
strategies
employed
by
cope
with
limitation,
such
as
activation
of
high-affinity
phosphate
transporters
synthesis
storage
compounds.
On
other
hand,
ability
consume
abundant
makes
exploitable
environmental
remediation
processes.
knowledge
synthesized
this
review
contributes
broader
understanding
microalgal
physiology,
offering
insights
ecological
biotechnological
implications
assimilation
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 100205 - 100205
Published: Sept. 8, 2022
The
rapid
expansion
of
both
the
global
economy
and
human
population
has
led
to
a
shortage
water
resources
suitable
for
direct
consumption.
As
result,
remediation
will
inexorably
become
primary
focus
on
scale.
Microalgae
can
be
grown
in
various
types
wastewaters
(WW).
They
have
high
potential
remove
contaminants
from
effluents
industries
urban
areas.
This
review
focuses
recent
advances
WW
through
microalgae
cultivation.
Attention
already
been
paid
microalgae-based
wastewater
treatment
(WWT)
due
its
low
energy
requirements,
strong
ability
thrive
under
diverse
environmental
conditions,
transform
nutrients
into
high-value
compounds.
It
turned
out
that
WWT
is
an
economical
sustainable
solution.
Moreover,
different
toxins
are
removed
by
biosorption,
bioaccumulation,
biodegradation
processes.
Examples
agricultural
runoffs
textile
pharmaceutical
industrial
effluents.
mitigate
carbon
dioxide
make
use
micronutrients
present
paper
highlights
application
pollutants
commonly
mechanisms,
simultaneous
resource
recovery,
efficient
co-culturing
systems
along
with
bottlenecks
prospects.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(8), P. 955 - 955
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
Chlorella
sp.
and
Spirulina
(Arthrospira)
account
for
over
90%
of
the
global
microalgal
biomass
production
represent
one
most
promising
aquiculture
bioeconomy
systems.
These
microorganisms
have
been
widely
recognized
their
nutritional
therapeutic
properties;
therefore,
a
significant
growth
market
is
expected,
especially
in
nutraceutical,
food,
beverage
segments.
However,
recent
advancements
biotechnology
environmental
science
led
to
emergence
new
applications
these
microorganisms.
This
paper
aims
explore
innovative
applications,
while
shedding
light
on
roles
sustainable
development,
health,
industry.
From
this
state-of-the
art
review,
it
was
possible
give
an
in-depth
outlook
sustainability
For
instance,
there
variety
studies
reported
use
two
wastewater
treatment
biofuel
production,
contributing
climate
change
mitigation
efforts.
Moreover,
health
sector,
richness
microalgae
photosynthetic
pigments
bioactive
compounds,
along
with
oxygen-releasing
capacity,
are
being
harnessed
development
drugs,
wound-healing
dressings,
photosensitizers
photodynamic
therapy,
tissue
engineering,
anticancer
treatments.
Furthermore,
industrial
used
biopolymers,
fuel
cells,
photovoltaic
technologies.
might
bring
different
outlets
valorization,
enhancing
potential,
since
sector
presents
issues
such
as
high
costs.
Thus,
further
research
highly
needed
fully
benefits
potential
various
sectors.
Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
351, P. 141245 - 141245
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
Water
crisis
around
the
world
leads
to
a
growing
interest
in
emerging
contaminants
(ECs)
that
can
affect
human
health
and
environment.
Research
showed
thousands
of
compounds
from
domestic
consumers,
such
as
endocrine
disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs),
personal
care
products
(PCPs),
pharmaceuticals
active
(PhAcs),
could
be
found
wastewater
concentration
mostly
ng
L−1
μg
L−1.
However,
generally,
treatment
plants
(WWTPs)
are
not
designed
remove
these
ECs
their
discharge
levels.
Scientists
looking
for
economically
feasible
biotreatment
options
enabling
complete
removal
before
discharge.
Microalgae
cultivation
is
likely
approach
removing
simultaneously
any
residual
organic
nutrients.
Microalgal
growth
rate
efficiency
affected
by
various
factors,
including
light
intensity,
CO2
addition,
presence
different
nutrients,
etc.,
parameters
greatly
help
make
microalgae
more
efficient.
Furthermore,
algal
biomass
harvests
repurposed
produce
bulk
sustainable
aviation
fuel,
biofuel,
bioplastic,
biochar;
this
significantly
enhance
economic
viability.
Therefore,
review
summarizes
microalgae-based
bioprocess
mechanisms
wastewaters
highlights
strategies
improve
efficiency.
shows
role
profile
relevance
using
ECs-treated
green
products,
well
challenges
future
research
recommendations.
