Luxury uptake of phosphorus by microalgae in waste stabilisation ponds: current understanding and future direction

Brown, Nicola; Shilton, Andy

doi:10.1007/s11157-014-9337-3

Cited by 138 publications

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“…However, EPBR also is reputed as not being wholly reliable due to fluctuating performance and high dependence on skilled operators resulting in difficulty in process control (Seviour et al, 2003). This alone potentially may mean it is less suitable for downscaling for use at decentralized treatment works (Brown and Shilton, 2014), but with its growing range of applications and continual advancements in efficiency and reliability, it deserves consideration of implementation at small-scales. Further, EBPR systems offer great potential where space may be limited and multi-functioning systems may be desirable.…”

Section: Biological Phosphorus Removal Optionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Phosphorus Removal Technologies and Their Applicability to Small-Scale Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems

Bunce

Ndam

Ofiţeru

et al. 2018

Front. Environ. Sci.

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The removal of phosphorus (P) from domestic wastewater is primarily to reduce the potential for eutrophication in receiving waters, and is mandated and common in many countries. However, most P-removal technologies have been developed for use at larger wastewater treatment plants that have economies-of-scale, rigorous monitoring, and in-house operating expertise. Smaller treatment plants often do not have these luxuries, which is problematic because there is concern that P releases from small treatment systems may have greater environmental impact than previously believed. Here P-removal technologies are reviewed with the goal of determining which treatment options are amenable to small-scale applications. Significant progress has been made in developing some technologies for small-scale application, namely sorptive media. However, as this review shows, there is a shortage of treatment technologies for P-removal at smaller scales, particularly sustainable and reliable options that demand minimal operating and maintenance expertise or are suited to northern latitudes. In view of emerging regulatory pressure, investment should be made in developing new or adapting existing P-removal technologies, specifically for implementation at small-scale treatment works.

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Section: Biological Phosphorus Removal Optionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Phosphorus Removal Technologies and Their Applicability to Small-Scale Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems

Bunce

Ndam

Ofiţeru

et al. 2018

Front. Environ. Sci.

401

204

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“…However, luxury uptake research is still in infant stages. Questions such as determining the effects of mixing and detention time on phosphorus uptake and the optimum ideal phosphorus, bacteria, and algal concentrations still need to be answered (Brown and Shilton 2014). …”

Section: Algaementioning

confidence: 99%

Oxidation pond for municipal wastewater treatment

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This literature review examines process, design, and cost issues related to using oxidation ponds for wastewater treatment. Many of the topics have applications at either full scale or in isolation for laboratory analysis. Oxidation ponds have many advantages. The oxidation pond treatment process is natural, because it uses microorganisms such as bacteria and algae. This makes the method of treatment cost-effective in terms of its construction, maintenance, and energy requirements. Oxidation ponds are also productive, because it generates effluent that can be used for other applications. Finally, oxidation ponds can be considered a sustainable method for treatment of wastewater.

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“…In this context, nutrient transfer into phyto-biomass such as microalgae is among the most promising technologies. Microalgae offer several advantages over conventional treatments including CO 2 footprint reduction due to their autotrophic metabolism and nutrients recovery (Brown and Shilton, 2014;González-Fernández et al, 2011a). Furthermore, their implementation in wastewater treatment plants can contribute to decrease overall costs.…”

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Algaculture integration in conventional wastewater treatment plants: Anaerobic digestion comparison of primary and secondary sludge with microalgae biomass

Mahdy

Méndez

Ballesteros

et al. 2015

Bioresource Technology

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Luxury uptake of phosphorus by microalgae in waste stabilisation ponds: current understanding and future direction

Cited by 138 publications

References 33 publications

A Review of Phosphorus Removal Technologies and Their Applicability to Small-Scale Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems

A Review of Phosphorus Removal Technologies and Their Applicability to Small-Scale Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems

Oxidation pond for municipal wastewater treatment

Algaculture integration in conventional wastewater treatment plants: Anaerobic digestion comparison of primary and secondary sludge with microalgae biomass

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