Diatoms: A Sustainable Tool for Phycoremediation of Industrial Wastewater
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Seema Shrivastava
Abstract
Diatoms are a taxonomically varied group of microalgae that have been recognized as being very powerful phycoremediation agents, particularly when it comes to treating wastewater and industrial effluents. Their special qualities - such as quick growth, great photosynthetic efficiency, and exceptional capacity to accumulate pollutants - make them a possible asset to environmental clean-up initiatives. This chapter explores the wide range of applications of diatoms in wastewater treatment, emphasizing their vital roles in organic compound degradation, heavy metal sequestration, and nutrient removal. Additionally, it examines current developments in diatomcentric bioremediation techniques, emphasizing the sustainable and profitable use of these methods for treating water contamination. By utilizing diatoms as a sustainable and efficient solution, one not only addresses the urgent problems related to industrial water quality management but also contributes positively to a more sustainable wastewater and effluent treatment process. This chapter clarifies the critical role that diatoms can play in advancing an industrial wastewater management system that is more sustainable and favorable to the environment.
Abstract
Diatoms are a taxonomically varied group of microalgae that have been recognized as being very powerful phycoremediation agents, particularly when it comes to treating wastewater and industrial effluents. Their special qualities - such as quick growth, great photosynthetic efficiency, and exceptional capacity to accumulate pollutants - make them a possible asset to environmental clean-up initiatives. This chapter explores the wide range of applications of diatoms in wastewater treatment, emphasizing their vital roles in organic compound degradation, heavy metal sequestration, and nutrient removal. Additionally, it examines current developments in diatomcentric bioremediation techniques, emphasizing the sustainable and profitable use of these methods for treating water contamination. By utilizing diatoms as a sustainable and efficient solution, one not only addresses the urgent problems related to industrial water quality management but also contributes positively to a more sustainable wastewater and effluent treatment process. This chapter clarifies the critical role that diatoms can play in advancing an industrial wastewater management system that is more sustainable and favorable to the environment.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- List of contributors IX
- Applications of Diatom for Treatment of Industrial Effluents: Waste to Wealth Approach 1
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae: A Potential Biosorbent for Wastewater Treatment 21
- Utilization of Marine Green Algae for Development of Bioplastics 39
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae and Its Application in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 57
- Application of Marine Biomass for Carbon Neutrality, Sustainable Environment, and Economy 95
- Unlocking High-Value Products from Diatoms via Biorefinery Processes for a Sustainable Biocircular Economy 129
- Diatoms: A Sustainable Tool for Phycoremediation of Industrial Wastewater 149
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production: A Novel Approach for Environment Protection 177
- Seagrass Ecosystems: Carbon Sequestration, Ecosystem Services, and Sustainable Bioeconomy 201
- Marine Biorefinery: An Environmentally Sustainable Solution to Turn Marine Biomass and Processing Wastes into Value-Added Products 223
- Potential of Marine Microalgae for the Production of Food and Feed Industry 249
- Production of Biochar from Marine Algae and Its Use in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 279
- Potential Seaweed-Derived Bioactive Compounds for Pharmaceutical Applications 297
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production 319
- The Biology of Diatom and Potential Usage for Value-Added Products 341
- Marine Resources: Plethora of Opportunities for Sustainable Future 367
- Applications of Biochar from Marine Algae for Treatment of Emerging Contaminants 389
- Index 403
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- List of contributors IX
- Applications of Diatom for Treatment of Industrial Effluents: Waste to Wealth Approach 1
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae: A Potential Biosorbent for Wastewater Treatment 21
- Utilization of Marine Green Algae for Development of Bioplastics 39
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae and Its Application in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 57
- Application of Marine Biomass for Carbon Neutrality, Sustainable Environment, and Economy 95
- Unlocking High-Value Products from Diatoms via Biorefinery Processes for a Sustainable Biocircular Economy 129
- Diatoms: A Sustainable Tool for Phycoremediation of Industrial Wastewater 149
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production: A Novel Approach for Environment Protection 177
- Seagrass Ecosystems: Carbon Sequestration, Ecosystem Services, and Sustainable Bioeconomy 201
- Marine Biorefinery: An Environmentally Sustainable Solution to Turn Marine Biomass and Processing Wastes into Value-Added Products 223
- Potential of Marine Microalgae for the Production of Food and Feed Industry 249
- Production of Biochar from Marine Algae and Its Use in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 279
- Potential Seaweed-Derived Bioactive Compounds for Pharmaceutical Applications 297
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production 319
- The Biology of Diatom and Potential Usage for Value-Added Products 341
- Marine Resources: Plethora of Opportunities for Sustainable Future 367
- Applications of Biochar from Marine Algae for Treatment of Emerging Contaminants 389
- Index 403
