Phycoremediation: Role of Algae in Waste Management

Abstract

Phycoremediation is a green technology because of its vast environmental benefits, and in the past decade, there has been a steady rise in the number of phycoremediation plants throughout the world. The success in the widespread use of this technology will rely on joint efforts by entrepreneurs, academicians and policymakers. Considering the replacement of existing secondary treatment systems with more environment-friendly and profitable phycoremediation technology or at least integrating into the conventional systems, wherever feasible, is of paramount importance.