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Immobilized cells of Chlorella vulgaris in alginate–chitosan matrix achieved faster growth rates and produced more biomass than their free cell counterpart in synthetic aquaculture wastewater. Higher (89.8%) nitrate-N removal was achieved by immobilized cells than by the free cells (45.9%). Phosphate-P removal was both high at 98.9 and 99.5% by immobilized and free cells, respectively. The alginate–chitosan matrix was found suitable for growth, nutrient removal, and biomass production in synthetic aquaculture wastewater.
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Castro, M.L.Y., Ballesteros, F.C. (2020). Nutrient Removal and Biomass Production by Immobilized Chlorella Vulgaris. In: Naddeo, V., Balakrishnan, M., Choo, KH. (eds) Frontiers in Water-Energy-Nexus—Nature-Based Solutions, Advanced Technologies and Best Practices for Environmental Sustainability. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-13068-8_46
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