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  • Environmental Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Water Treatment

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  • Growing global population increases demand for resources, leading to more wastewater.
  • Traditional wastewater treatment is costly, energy-intensive, and often insufficient.
  • Wastewater contains diverse organic and inorganic compounds, posing environmental risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in wastewater reclamation using microalgae.
  • To highlight microalgae's potential in treating various wastewater types.
  • To discuss challenges and climate impacts, particularly in Nordic regions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on microalgal wastewater treatment.
  • Identification of common microalgal strains used for reclamation.
  • Analysis of challenges associated with different wastewater sources and climates.

Main Results:

  • Microalgae effectively reduce nitrogen, phosphate, heavy metals, and pharmaceuticals in wastewater.
  • Photosynthetic microalgae utilize sunlight, reducing energy input and carbon footprint.
  • Specific microalgal strains show promise for diverse wastewater compositions.

Conclusions:

  • Microalgae present a cost-effective and sustainable alternative for wastewater treatment.
  • Further research is needed to optimize microalgal systems for various conditions, including challenging climates.
  • Microalgal wastewater reclamation contributes to a circular economy and environmental protection.