Microalgae Technology in Wastewater Treatment: Applications and Prospects
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental and Green Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microalgae; wastewater treatment; carbon neutrality; algae–bacteria interactions; high-value biomass utilization
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Dear Colleagues,
The increasing global demand for sustainable wastewater treatment solutions has positioned microalgae technology as a promising approach due to its dual benefits of pollutant removal and biomass production. Microalgae systems leverage photosynthetic activity to assimilate nutrients, degrade organic pollutants, and fix carbon dioxide, aligning with circular economy principles and carbon neutrality goals. Despite significant advancements, challenges such as scalability, process optimization, and cost-effectiveness remain critical barriers to widespread application. This Special Issue, entitled “Microalgae Technology in Wastewater Treatment: Applications and Prospects”, aims to consolidate cutting-edge research and innovations in this field.
This Special Issue seeks high-quality work focusing on microalgae-based wastewater treatment, with emphasis on technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and practical scalability. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced mechanisms of nutrient removal and pollutant degradation via microalgae.
- Algae–bacteria synergistic systems for enhanced wastewater treatment.
- Bioreactor design, process optimization, and scalability.
- Resource recovery (e.g., biofuels, bioplastics, and high-value metabolites).
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis.
- Integration of microalgae wastewater treatment systems with circular economy frameworks.
- Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) in wastewater treatment.
- Emerging technologies (e.g., genetic engineering and AI-driven monitoring).
Prof. Dr. Jun Qian
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microalgae
- wastewater treatment
- carbon neutrality
- algae–bacteria interactions
- resource recovery
- bioreactor design
- circular economy
- carbon capture and utilization (CCU)
- sustainable biomass
- high-value products
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