Algal bioremediation Flashcards
How can aquatic ecosystems be degraded and what is it caused by?
what are the primary contributors?
Algal blooms due to nutrient enrichment from human activity
nitrogen and phosphorus
What has the highest effects on the levels of nutrients in NZ rivers?
Land use (forestry, agriculture)
What is algal bioremediation?
Using live freshwater macroalgae to remove excess nutrients -> controlled cultivation of algae
Which algae was used for bioremediation and why?
Oedogonium sp. -> fastest grower and competitive dominance high
What is also important for a suitable algae species for bioremediation?
consistent year-round productivity
How can suitable locations for algal bioremediation be detected?
environmental tolerances of algae
How is bioremediation predicted?
Using simple models
What is an ideal resource for freshwater and macroalgae?
residual nitrogen and phosphorus
Briefly describe the process of the Burdekin Shire WWTP and what can the algae be used for but cleaning water?
Food, animal feed, blue-energy, fertilizer, nutritions, biocrude, protein
How is algae integrated into a circular economy?
- municipal waste reduction
- agricultural production system
- industrial production system
