[UK] Thanks to algae’s natural talent for sucking pollutants and toxins out of water, the tiles offer a passive, accessible way to clean Continue reading These algae tiles can turn any building into a pollution-scrubbing machine
Category Archives: Algae and wastewater treatment
Algae culture is useful in wastewater treatments, particularly tertiary biotreatment coupled with the production of algae.
Bio-ID Lab designs DIY algae-infused tiles that can extract toxic dyes from water
[UK] The Bio-Integrated Design Lab at the Bartlett School of Architecture has created a modular system of tiles inlaid with algae Continue reading Bio-ID Lab designs DIY algae-infused tiles that can extract toxic dyes from water
How microalgae can treat wastewater and turn it into a valuable resource
[Italy] The process is as old as life on earth. But scientists believe that photosynthesis, where plants use carbon dioxide, water and Continue reading How microalgae can treat wastewater and turn it into a valuable resource
Coal mining has turned Meghalaya’s rivers acidic. Can humble algae revive them?
[India] In February, the public water supply schemes in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya’s coal mining hub, were tested for acid content. The Continue reading Coal mining has turned Meghalaya’s rivers acidic. Can humble algae revive them?
NMSU environmental engineers examine new method for wastewater treatment, reuse
[USA] A team of New Mexico State University graduate students and Environmental Engineering professors Nirmala Khandan and Continue reading NMSU environmental engineers examine new method for wastewater treatment, reuse
Researchers remove harmful hormones from Las Vegas wastewater using green algae
[USA] A common species of freshwater green algae is capable of removing certain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from Continue reading Researchers remove harmful hormones from Las Vegas wastewater using green algae
Leaf-shaped wall tiles use algae to purify wastewater
[India, UK] Solving India’s wastewater problem is an endeavor of government-wide proportions. But a new project from designers Continue reading Leaf-shaped wall tiles use algae to purify wastewater
Algal process affords sustainable wastewater treatment and disinfection
[USA] Publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) are required to reduce the pollutants in urban wastewaters to statutory levels prior Continue reading Algal process affords sustainable wastewater treatment and disinfection
US researchers find Chlorella vulgaris algae removes pollutants from wastewater
[USA] US researchers have found that a single-celled fresh water algae Chlorella vulgaris is effective in eliminating pollutants from Continue reading US researchers find Chlorella vulgaris algae removes pollutants from wastewater
Steve Baragona: Algae harnessed to make clean water, clean power
[USA] “Nature sometimes isn’t pretty,” said University of Maryland environmental scientist Peter May, grabbing a clump of slimy Continue reading Steve Baragona: Algae harnessed to make clean water, clean power