Controlling Heavy Metals In Wastewater Using Green Algae (Spirogyra)
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Green algae, Heavy metals, Bioremediation, lead, Cadmium, BioaccumulationAbstract
This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of spirogyra algae in removing heavy metals (lead and cadmium)from weastwater.The results demonstrated a significabt decrease in lead concentration by approximately4.8% and in cadumiun by 42% in the treated water.Meanwhile,the algal tissues recorded elements,confirming the ability of these algae for biosorption and intracellular uptake. This positions them as an
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