Microalgal–Bacteria Biofilm in Wastewater Treatment: Advantages, Principles, and Establishment-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Microalgal–Bacteria Biofilm in Wastewater Treatment: Advantages, Principles, and Establishment

Published:2024-09-10 Issue:18 Volume:16 Page:2561
ISSN:2073-4441
Container-title:Water
language:en
Short-container-title:Water

Author:

Xu Shiling¹,Li Zimu¹,Yu Sheng¹,Chen Zhipeng¹,Xu Jiajie²,Qiu Shuang¹,Ge Shijian¹

Affiliation:

1. Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, China

2. National Engineering Research Center of Marine Biotechnology and Engineering, School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China

Abstract

The attached microalgal–bacterial consortium (microalgae–bacteria biofilm, MBBF) has been increasingly recognized in wastewater treatment for its superior pollutant removal efficiency, resilience to toxic substances, and improved harvesting performance. This review initially discusses the advantages of MBBFs compared to activated sludge and suspended microalgal–bacterial consortia. These advantages stem from the coexistence of pollutant removal pathways for the bacteria and microalgae in MBBFs, as well as the synergistic interactions between the microalgae and bacteria that enhance pollutant removal and resilience capabilities. Subsequently, the establishment of the MBBF system is emphasized, covering the establishment process, influencing factors of MBBF formation, and the utilization of photobioreactors. Lastly, the challenges associated with implementing MBBFs in wastewater treatment are deliberated. This study aims to present a detailed and comprehensive overview of the application of MBBFs for wastewater treatment and biomass production.

Funder

National Natural Science Foundation of China

Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province

Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/18/2561/pdf

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