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Graphitic carbon nitride nanoparticles (g-C3N4-NPs) significantly boost algal-bacterial wastewater treatment. Adding 50 mg/L of g-C3N4-NPs enhances nutrient removal and system stability for sustainable environmental biotechnology.

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  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Chemistry

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  • Wastewater treatment faces challenges with high carbon/nitrogen loads.
  • Traditional methods are inefficient and energy-intensive.
  • Need for sustainable, innovative solutions in wastewater management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate graphitic carbon nitride nanoparticles (g-C3N4-NPs) for enhancing algal-bacterial wastewater treatment.
  • To evaluate the impact of varying g-C3N4-NPs concentrations on system performance.
  • To understand the role of g-C3N4-NPs in microbial community dynamics and system stability.

Main Methods:

  • Algal-bacterial systems were treated with different concentrations of g-C3N4-NPs (0, 50, 100 mg/L).
  • Wastewater treatment efficiency (COD, TN) was monitored.
  • Microbial community dynamics, extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) production, and microbial aggregation were analyzed.
  • Mechanistic studies explored electron transfer and microbial interactions.

Main Results:

  • 50 mg/L g-C3N4-NPs (R2 system) significantly improved chemical oxygen demand and total nitrogen removal.
  • g-C3N4-NPs promoted algal growth, increased EPS secretion, and enhanced microbial aggregation.
  • Mechanistic insights revealed facilitated electron transfer and optimized microbial interactions by g-C3N4-NPs.
  • The R2 system demonstrated enhanced stability and overall performance.

Conclusions:

  • g-C3N4-NPs are effective in enhancing algal-bacterial wastewater treatment systems.
  • The optimal concentration of 50 mg/L g-C3N4-NPs fosters a balanced ecosystem for efficient nutrient removal.
  • Nanomaterials like g-C3N4-NPs offer a sustainable approach for environmental biotechnology applications.
  • This study highlights the potential of g-C3N4-NPs in improving wastewater treatment with minimal energy input.