Table 8.
Some microalgae species used in wastewater treatment.
| Wastewater type | Pollutant | Microalgae | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal wastewater | Organic waste | Chlorella vulgaris | [201] |
| Synthetic wastewater | Tetracycline | Chlorella vulgaris | [202] |
| Synthetic wastewater | 17 α- Ethynylesteradiol | Desmodesmussubspicatus | [203] |
| Effluent from the wastewater treatment plant | Ciprofloxacin, Progesterone, paracetamol, diclofenac | Chlorella pyrenoidosa | [204] |
| Pharmaceutical industry wastewater | Salicylic acid, paracetamol | Chlamydomonasmexicana | [205] |
| Municipal wastewater | Organic waste | Scenedesmus sp. | [206] |