Unravelling multiple removal pathways of oseltamivir in wastewater by microalgae through experimentation and computation.

ABSTRACT: Increased worldwide consumption of antiviral drugs (AVDs) amid COVID-19 has induced enormous burdens to the existing wastewater treatment systems. Microalgae-based bioremediation is a competitive alternative technology due to its simultaneous nutrient recovery and sustainable biomass production. However, knowledge about the fate, distribution, and interaction of AVDs with microalgae is yet to be determined. In this study, a concentration-determined influence of AVD oseltamivir (OT) was observed on the biochemical pathway of Chlorella sorkiniana (C.S-N1) in synthetic municipal wastewater. The results showed that high OT concentration inhibited biomass growth through increased oxidative stress and restrained photosynthesis. Nevertheless, complete OT removal was achieved at its optimized conc

SUBMITTER: Zeeshan QM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8713958 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature