Abstract
In the present study, 9 native microalgae consortia were investigated for their biomass potential in both low strength rural sector wastewater, RSW (COD=310.46mgL−1; NO3-N=9.8mgL−1; TDP=26.89mgL−1; TAN=10.1mgL−1) and high strength livestock wastewater, LSW (COD=2940mgL−1; NO3-N=75mgL−1; TDP=200mgL−1; TAN=161mgL−1). In LSW, maximum biomass concentration of 1.93gDWL−1 was recorded which was significantly higher than that in standard synthetic media BG11 (1.17gDWL−1) and RSW (0.78gDWL−1). By the end of 12 day batch culture, all the native consortia showed 80–100% reduction in nutrient from the tested wastewaters under controlled conditions (temperature: 25±1°C, light intensity: 50–60μmolm−2s−1 and dark-light cycle of 12:12h). Comparative growth of algae in RSW and LSW suggest that different types of wastewater could result in different nutrient removal kinetics and growth potential of algae. The biochemical characterization of the best performing consortium, PA6 (C0.5H7.8O0.5N0.7) revealed that it was rich in protein (54%) followed by lipids (31%) and carbohydrates (10%). The estimation of theoretical methane potential (0.79m3kgVS−1) suggested that PA6 has better prospects of biogas generation. Hence, this particular consortium could be utilized for reducing the water pollution levels and generating feedstock for biofuels production. However, challenges associated with scale up and continuous operation under real conditions need to be evaluated and addressed.
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