Pollutant Removal from Wastewater by Microalgae-Based Processes
A special issue of Clean Technologies (ISSN 2571-8797).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editors
2. ALiCE–Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
Interests: aerobic granular sludge; microalgae–bacterial granular sludge; bioaugmentation processes; biological wastewater treatment; extracellular polymeric substances; wastewater valorization; resource recovery; antibiotic resistance
Interests: wastewater treatment; wastewater valorization; environmental biotechnology; bioremediation; microbiome functional dynamics
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Dear Colleagues,
Wastewater treatment is a pressing global challenge, with conventional methods often being energy-intensive and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Microalgae-based processes have emerged as a sustainable alternative, enabling the efficient removal of nutrients and organic and inorganic pollutants from various wastewater types, including municipal, industrial, and agricultural effluents.
Beyond pollutant removal, microalgae cultivation facilitates carbon dioxide sequestration and generates biomass that can be valorized into biofuels, biofertilizers, and other high-value products, aligning with circular economy principles. However, the optimization of cultivation conditions, scalability, and economic feasibility remain challenges in its application.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on and developments in microalgae-based wastewater treatment systems. We invite contributions that explore innovative cultivation techniques, integration with existing treatment systems, and biomass valorization strategies. Studies focusing on microalgae–bacteria consortia, multi-omics approaches, and real-world applications are particularly welcome.
This collection will benefit researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders seeking sustainable and efficient wastewater management solutions. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that advance the understanding and application of microalgae-based processes in pollutant removal from wastewater.
Dr. Ana Sofia Oliveira
Dr. Catarina Amorim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microalgae-based wastewater treatment
- pollutant removal
- nutrient recovery
- biomass valorization
- sustainable wastewater management
- microalgae–bacteria consortia
- industrial and municipal effluents
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