Five heavy metals namely, arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb) and
mercury (Hg) are carcinogenic and show toxicity even at trace amounts, posing threats to …

The discharge of chromium (Cr) contaminated wastewater is creating a serious threat to
aquatic environment due to the rapid pace in agricultural and industrial activities …

Heavy metals in the effluents released from industrial establishments pose risks to the
environment and society. Prevalent organisms such as microalgae in industrial wastes can …

The use of microalgae is nowadays recognized to be an efficient and eco-friendly strategy
for the removal of contaminants from wastewater. Thanks to their versatility, these …

Wastewater is not a liability, instead considered as a resource for microbial fermentation and
value-added products. Most of the wastewater contains various nutrients like nitrates and …

Heavy metals from industrial effluent are major threat to environment because of their major
toxicity effect. The treatment of metal contaminated wastewater is of special concern. This …

Using microalgae to treat wastewater has received growing attention in the world because it
is regarded as a novel means for wastewater treatment. It is commonly recognized that large …

The recent surge in industrialization has intensified the accumulation of various types of
organic and inorganic pollutants due to the illegal dumping of partially and/or untreated …

Microalgae and cyanobacteria (blue‐green algae) are used as food by humans. They have
gained a lot of attention in recent years because of their potential applications in …

The scientific evidence on applications of microalgae in bioremediation of wastewaters,
increasing agricultural productivity, and biomass production strengthens their potential in …