University of Basrah Organizes a Course on Algal Immobilization Technology
The Marine Science Center at the University of Basrah organized a course entitled "Algal Immobilization and its Practical Applications in Pollutant Water Treatment."
The course aimed to highlight safe and environmentally friendly biological solutions as a sustainable alternative for treating polluted water.
The course, presented by Dr. Rehab Salem Khazal and Dr. Maryam Fawzi Hameed, addressed modern biotechnologies for water treatment using immobilized algae. The workshop highlighted the mechanism of algal immobilization (confining algae in polymeric materials) and its role in treating water contaminated with heavy metals and hydrocarbons, as well as reducing organic pollutants to achieve environmental sustainability. Methods of immobilizing algal cells using biopolymers (such as alginate and carrageenan) were reviewed to increase their efficiency and effectiveness in biological treatment. The course also discussed how to integrate these technologies into wastewater treatment plants to reduce water pollution.
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