Bioremediation of Municipal Wastewater and Biodiesel Production by Cultivation of Parachlorella kessleri-I

The continuous growth of human population, industrialization and urbanization has led to the increased release of pollutants into the environment. The water pollutants are chemically toxic compounds causing harmful effect on human and animal health. Algae are effective in reducing the nutrients and toxic compound from contaminated water reservoirs, and the process is known as bioremediation. The microalgae can play a crucial role in producing the bioenergy if integrated with the remediation of wastewater while growing biomass for biofuel feedstock. This article lays emphasis on the dual role of a robust oleaginous marine microalga Parachlorella kessleri-I, which is substantial in bioremediating the wastewater and producing biofuel feedstock.