Algae-Based Wastewater Treatment Consulting
What We Offer
Our Algae-based wastewater treatment consulting service includes cultivation approaches, system design, and strategies for maximising pollutant removal from waste or side streams
Contracted research
We conduct experiments to maximise nutrient removal from your waste stream to validate your concept
Strain selection
The selection of the right microalgal strain to remove best target pollutants from your waste stream
Biomass upgrade
Advise about what to do best with the algal biomass produced on waste streams
Design & feasibility
We scale-up your wastewater treatment system and conduct (S) LCA and TEA
Eco-Friendly Wastewater Solutions
Algae are efficient bio-filters and natural pollutant remover. When introduced into wastewater, they perform a dual function: they produce valuable biomass by consuming waste materials and, in turn, clean the water. We specialize in designing and implementing algae-based wastewater treatment systems, aid on experimental design to remove nutrients or pollutants for a given side or waste stream and project potential up-scale scenarios. Our consultancy offers tailored solutions that fit the unique needs of municipalities, industries, and agricultural operations. We work closely with experts in the field to ensure that our solutions are efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.
Why Algae for Wastewater Treatment?
Eco-Friendly Purification
Algae-based treatment systems are a sustainable alternative to chemical treatments. They reduce the ecological footprint of wastewater management by using natural processes to purify water.
Nutrient Recovery
Algae thrive on nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, common in wastewater. In Europe, on average, 0.51 kg phosphorus and 2.52 kg nitrogen per inhabitant and year are discharged in urban wastewater. By absorbing these nutrients, algae help prevent eutrophication in natural water bodies and can be harvested for use as biofertilizers.
Pollutant removal
Algae fix or remove pollutants such as heavy metals and other toxic substances from contaminated water and even organic compounds, which are often challenging to remove through conventional methods.
Energy Production
Some algae can be processed into biofuels, providing a renewable energy source while also dealing with waste. This closes the loop on waste management, turning a problem into a resource.
Biofertilizer production
Algal biomass produced on wastewater can be used as biofertilizer for crops, decreasing the dependency on finite phosphorus resources or energetically intensive produced nitrogen fertilizer and thus contributing to a circular economy and a healthier environment.
Algae for industrial side stream upcycling
Algae stand out as a sustainable solution for industrial side stream upcycling, turning waste into wealth. These organisms are adept at utilizing by-products of industrial processes, such as carbon dioxide, heat, and nutrient-loaded effluents, converting them into valuable algal biomass. This process not only helps industries reduce their environmental footprint by mitigating waste but also leverages the resulting biomass for various commercial applications. Depending on the side stream and biorefinery process chosen, the harvested algae can be transformed into biofuels, bioplastics or even into feeds, dietary supplements, crop biostimulants, showcasing a model of industrial symbiosis that promotes resource efficiency and innovation. By embracing algae for side stream upcycling, industries can contribute to a circular economy, where every output is repurposed, and the concept of waste is redefined.
About Us
We are experts in algae biotechnology, offering comprehensive solutions from algae cultivation improvements and facility design to strain enhancement and economic analysis, alongside expert assistance in scientific documentation, project development, and innovation strategy.
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Algae Consultancy
Rua Aquilino Ribeiro 124
8005-177 Faro, Portugal
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