PhD Dissertation at University of Basrah Explores the Use of Algae in Environmental Pollutant Treatment
A PhD dissertation at the College of Science, University of Basrah examined the ability of certain algae, in both free and immobilized forms, to remove selected organic compounds and heavy metals.
The dissertation, presented by Rihab Salem Khazaal, aimed to apply immobilization techniques on two species of green algae and one species of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), identified both morphologically and genetically, using two natural biopolymers: alginate and carrageenan.
The study applied these algae in the bioremediation of hydrocarbon pollutants as well as two heavy metals—nickel and copper. Advanced analytical techniques, including FTIR, SEM, EDX, GC, and GC–MS, were used for characterization and assessment.
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