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Alessandro Solimeno1, Joan García1
1GEMMA - Group of Environmental Engineering and Microbiology, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya-BarcelonaTech, c/Jordi Girona, 1-3, Building D1, E-08034 Barcelona, Spain.
The Science of the Total Environment
|July 23, 2017
Summary
Mathematical models are crucial for optimizing microalgae-bacteria wastewater treatment systems. This review examines the evolution of these models, highlighting integrated approaches for better biomass production and system control.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Biotechnology
- Mathematical Modeling
Background:
- Microalgae-bacteria wastewater treatment systems are gaining interest for sustainable alternative fuels and bioproducts.
- Understanding the complex interactions in these systems is limited compared to conventional treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution of microalgae growth models.
- To summarize integrated microalgae-bacteria models, their features, parameters, and processes.
- To critically discuss the current state of integrated modeling.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of microalgae growth models.
- Analysis of integrated microalgae-bacteria models.
- Critical discussion of existing models and their parameters.
Main Results:
- Microalgae models have progressed from simple steady-state to complex dynamic forms.
- A limited number of integrated models considering both microalgae and bacteria exist.
- Key features, processes, and parameters of integrated models were outlined.
Conclusions:
- Mathematical models are essential for predicting biomass production and optimizing microalgae-bacteria wastewater treatment systems.
- Further development of integrated models is needed to fully understand and control these complex systems.
