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Investigation of olive mill wastewaters treatment by immobilized microalgae

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Resumo:Olive mill wastewater (OMW) is characterized by minimum levels of nitrogen compounds and low pH, as well as very high organic load, due to high levels of phenolic compounds and sugars [1,2]. OMW direct disposal may pollute both, land and aquatic environments [1], therefore is one of the most serious environmental problems in producers countries. Although the two-phase method is a most innovative technique, in Portugal still exist the three-phase process. In this work, immobilized microalgae were tested to treat OMW, in order to reduce phyto-toxicity. From our knowledge it appears that OMW treatment methods with microalgae is a pioneering technique.
Autores principais:Martins, Bruna da Silva
Outros Autores:Monteiro, Diana; Fernandes, Conceição
Ano:2014
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:documento de conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Biblioteca Digital do IPB
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Resumo:Olive mill wastewater (OMW) is characterized by minimum levels of nitrogen compounds and low pH, as well as very high organic load, due to high levels of phenolic compounds and sugars [1,2]. OMW direct disposal may pollute both, land and aquatic environments [1], therefore is one of the most serious environmental problems in producers countries. Although the two-phase method is a most innovative technique, in Portugal still exist the three-phase process. In this work, immobilized microalgae were tested to treat OMW, in order to reduce phyto-toxicity. From our knowledge it appears that OMW treatment methods with microalgae is a pioneering technique.