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Wastewater Treatment with Algae

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  • © 1998

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Editors:
  1. Yuk-Shan Wong

    1. Research Centre, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

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  2. Nora F. Y. Tam

    1. Department of Biology and Chemistry, The City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  • First practice-oriented title describing technologies for cleaning wastewater using algae or algal cells

Part of the book series: Biotechnology Intelligence Unit (BIOIU)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XII
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  2. Immobilized Algal Technology for Wastewater Treatment Purposes

    • Peter K. Robinson
    Pages 1-16

  3. Removal of Copper by Free and Immobilized Microalga, Chlorella vulgaris

    • Nora F. Y. Tam, Yuk-Shan Wong, Craig G. Simpson
    Pages 17-36

  4. Biosorption of Heavy Metals by Microalgae in Batch and Continuous Systems

    • Zümriye Aksu
    Pages 37-53

  5. Microalgal Removal of Organic and Inorganic Metal Species from Aqueous Solution

    • Simon V. Avery, Geoffrey A. Codd, Geoffrey M. Gadd
    Pages 55-72

  6. Bioaccumulation and Biotransformation of Arsenic, Antimony, and Bismuth Compounds by Freshwater Algae

    • Shigeru Maeda, Akira Ohki
    Pages 73-92

  7. Metal Ion Binding by Biomass Derived From Nonliving Algae, Lichens, Water Hyacinth Root and Sphagnum Moss

    • Gerald J. Ramelow, Hua Yao, Wei Zhuang
    Pages 93-110

  8. Metal Resistance and Accumulation in Cyanobacteria

    • Marli F. Fiore, David H. Moon, Jack T. Trevors
    Pages 111-124

  9. Modeling the Uptake of Metal Ions by Living Algal Cells

    • Ian G. Prince, Y. P. Ting, Frank Lawson
    Pages 125-144

  10. Carrageenan as a Matrix for Immobilizing Microalgal Cells for Wastewater Nutrients Removal

    • P. S. Lau, Nora F. Y. Tam, Yuk-Shan Wong
    Pages 145-163

  11. Dynamics of Picoplankton and Microplankton Flora in the Experimental Wastewater Stabilization Ponds in the Arid Region of Marrakech, Morocco and Cyanobacteria Effect on Escherichia coli and Vibrio cholerae Survival

    • Nour-Eddine Mezrioui, Brahim Oudra
    Pages 165-188

  12. A Material Transformation Model for Biological Stabilization Ponds

    • Xianghua Wen
    Pages 189-202

  13. Limits to Growth

    • Michael A. Borowitzka
    Pages 203-226

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 227-234
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This book brings together environmental scientists and engineers to discuss the development of new approaches and methodologies which utilize microalgae for biological wastewater treatment. The researchers report their recent findings on microalgal removal of nutrients, heavy metals and other organic pollutants from sewage and industrial effluents. The technologies discussed here include biosorption and bioaccumulation of heavy metals, cell immobilization of algae, and mathematical modelling of metal uptake by cells. This book is unique in that it takes a practical approach to the subject matter and is a useful reference both in and outside of the laboratory.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Research Centre, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

    Yuk-Shan Wong

  • Department of Biology and Chemistry, The City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Nora F. Y. Tam

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