Production of Bioproducts from Wastewater Treatment Using the Microalga <i>Neochloris oleoabundans</i>

In a region with the highest olive oil production in the world, the high generation of waste from the olive oil industry requires the implementation of solutions to valorize and minimize the waste generated. The treatment of olive mill wastewater, used as a culture medium providing nutrients for the development of microalgae, is a promising procedure.In this study, the microalgae <i>Neochloris oleoabundans</i> has been used to treat olive oil mill wastewater, which has allowed high yields to be obtained in the production of biomass that can be transformed into bioproducts such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. In addition, a high yield is obtained in the elimination of components that can be harmful, which is relevant for the reuse of water for irrigation or for discharge into natural watercourses.The experimental results of this work have also considered the ability of <i>N. oleoabundans</i> to purify urban wastewater from secondary wastewater treatment.