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Microalgae-based technology for antibiotics removal: From mechanisms to application of innovational hybrid systems

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Xiong, Qian, Hu, Li-Xin, Liu, You-Sheng, Zhao, Jian-Liang, He, Liang-Ying, Ying, Guang-Guo·2021·Environment International

Abstract

Antibiotics contamination is an emerging environmental concern, owing to its potential risks to ecosystems and human health. Microalgae-based technology has been widely reported as a promising alternative to conventional wastewater treatment, since it is a solar-power driven, ecologically friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable reclamation strategy. This review provides fundamental insights into the major mechanisms underpinning microalgae-based antibiotics removal, including bioadsorption, bioaccumulation, and biodegradation. The critical role of extracellular polymeric substances on bioadsorption and extracellular biodegradation of antibiotics are also covered. Moreover, this review sheds light on the important factors affecting the removal of antibiotics by microalgae, and summarizes several novel approaches to improve the removal efficiency, including acclimation, co-metabolism and microbial consortium. Besides, hybrid systems (such as, microalgae-based technologies combined with the conventional activated sludge, advanced oxidation processes, constructed wetlands, and microbial fuel cells), and genetic engineering are also recommended, which will be feasible for enhanced removal of antibiotics. Finally, this review also highlights the need for further studies aimed at optimizing microalgae-based technology, with emphasis on improving performance and expanding its application in large-scale settings, especially in terms of technical, environmental-friendly and economically competitiveness. Overall, this review summarizes current understanding on microalgae-based technologies for removal of antibiotics and outlines future research directions.

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Xiong, Q., Hu, L.-X., Liu, Y.-S., Zhao, J.-L., He, L.-Y., & Ying, G.-G.
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Environment International
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2021-10
Volume
155
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106594
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0160-4120 (ISSN-L)
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Xiong, Q., Hu, L.-X., Liu, Y.-S., Zhao, J.-L., He, L.-Y., & Ying, G.-G. (2021). Microalgae-based technology for antibiotics removal: From mechanisms to application of innovational hybrid systems. Environment International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2021.106594

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