Comprehensive Study on Endocrine Disruptor Removal from Wastewater Using Different Microalgae Species
The concentration of endocrine disruptor compounds (EDCs) in wastewater is increasing, posing significant risks to living organisms. This study concerns the simultaneous degradation of a variety of EDCs from wastewater, including methylparaben (MeP), propylparaben (PrP), butylparaben (BuP), benzophe...
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| description | The concentration of endocrine disruptor compounds (EDCs) in wastewater is increasing, posing significant risks to living organisms. This study concerns the simultaneous degradation of a variety of EDCs from wastewater, including methylparaben (MeP), propylparaben (PrP), butylparaben (BuP), benzophenone (BP), bisphenol A (BPA), and estrone (E), in the presence of the microalgae <i>Scenedesmus</i> sp. or <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i>. The potential for the abiotic removal of these EDCs and their underlying degradation mechanisms were also studied. The presence of microalgae significantly enhanced the degradation of parabens, achieving complete removal within 7 days, primarily through the mechanism of biodegradation. BPA removal was also improved by microalgae, reaching 82% and 90% within 7 days with <i>Scenedesmus</i> sp. and <i>C. vulgaris</i>, respectively. BP degradation was predominantly abiotic, accomplishing 95% removal in 7 days. E degradation was mainly abiotic, achieving approximately 40% within 7 days, with a notable contribution from a biodegradation mechanism in the later stages, accounting for 27% and 40% of the final total removal in the presence of <i>Scenedesmus</i> sp. and <i>C. vulgaris</i>, respectively. This study provides insights into the mechanisms of EDC degradation by microalgae, highlighting the potential of <i>Scenedesmus</i> sp. and <i>C. vulgaris</i> to remove a mixture of EDCs from wastewater. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9a535cf3c05d4a55b09c7538ba95057b2025-01-10T13:14:33ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-12-0115113210.3390/app15010132Comprehensive Study on Endocrine Disruptor Removal from Wastewater Using Different Microalgae SpeciesNoelia García0Rosalía Rodríguez1Gemma Vicente2Juan J. Espada3Luis Fernando Bautista4Department of Chemical, Energy and Mechanical Technology, Higher School of Experimental Sciences and Technology (ESCET), Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28933 Móstoles, SpainDepartment of Chemical, Energy and Mechanical Technology, Higher School of Experimental Sciences and Technology (ESCET), Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28933 Móstoles, SpainDepartment of Chemical, Energy and Mechanical Technology, Higher School of Experimental Sciences and Technology (ESCET), Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28933 Móstoles, SpainDepartment of Chemical, Energy and Mechanical Technology, Higher School of Experimental Sciences and Technology (ESCET), Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28933 Móstoles, SpainInstituto de Tecnologías para la Sostenibilidad, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28933 Móstoles, SpainThe concentration of endocrine disruptor compounds (EDCs) in wastewater is increasing, posing significant risks to living organisms. This study concerns the simultaneous degradation of a variety of EDCs from wastewater, including methylparaben (MeP), propylparaben (PrP), butylparaben (BuP), benzophenone (BP), bisphenol A (BPA), and estrone (E), in the presence of the microalgae <i>Scenedesmus</i> sp. or <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i>. The potential for the abiotic removal of these EDCs and their underlying degradation mechanisms were also studied. The presence of microalgae significantly enhanced the degradation of parabens, achieving complete removal within 7 days, primarily through the mechanism of biodegradation. BPA removal was also improved by microalgae, reaching 82% and 90% within 7 days with <i>Scenedesmus</i> sp. and <i>C. vulgaris</i>, respectively. BP degradation was predominantly abiotic, accomplishing 95% removal in 7 days. E degradation was mainly abiotic, achieving approximately 40% within 7 days, with a notable contribution from a biodegradation mechanism in the later stages, accounting for 27% and 40% of the final total removal in the presence of <i>Scenedesmus</i> sp. and <i>C. vulgaris</i>, respectively. This study provides insights into the mechanisms of EDC degradation by microalgae, highlighting the potential of <i>Scenedesmus</i> sp. and <i>C. vulgaris</i> to remove a mixture of EDCs from wastewater.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/1/132microalgaeendocrine disruptornutrientswastewater treatment |
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| title | Comprehensive Study on Endocrine Disruptor Removal from Wastewater Using Different Microalgae Species |
| title_full | Comprehensive Study on Endocrine Disruptor Removal from Wastewater Using Different Microalgae Species |
| title_fullStr | Comprehensive Study on Endocrine Disruptor Removal from Wastewater Using Different Microalgae Species |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comprehensive Study on Endocrine Disruptor Removal from Wastewater Using Different Microalgae Species |
| title_short | Comprehensive Study on Endocrine Disruptor Removal from Wastewater Using Different Microalgae Species |
| title_sort | comprehensive study on endocrine disruptor removal from wastewater using different microalgae species |
| topic | microalgae endocrine disruptor nutrients wastewater treatment |
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