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@article{182431,
        author = {DEEPA M. CHOURASIYA and Mr. ROHIT DESHMUKH and Mr. DILIP BUDHLANI},
        title = {Removal of Paracetamol from Wastewater Using Microalgae: A Sustainable Approach to Pharmaceutical Pollution},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2032-2042},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182431},
        abstract = {Pharmaceutical contaminants, particularly paracetamol (acetaminophen), are increasingly detected in aquatic environments due to their widespread usage and incomplete removal in conventional wastewater treatment plants. This study explores the potential of microalgae as a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for the removal of paracetamol from wastewater. Microalgae-based treatment systems offer dual benefits of bioremediation and biomass production, making them an attractive alternative to traditional methods. The research investigates the efficiency of selected microalgal strains in degrading and/or adsorbing paracetamol under controlled laboratory conditions. Parameters such as algal growth rate, paracetamol degradation kinetics, and the influence of environmental factors (e.g., light intensity, pH, and nutrient availability) were evaluated. Results demonstrate that microalgae can significantly reduce paracetamol concentrations in wastewater, highlighting their potential role in green wastewater treatment technologies. The findings contribute to the development of sustainable strategies for mitigating pharmaceutical pollution and promoting circular bioeconomy practices.},
        keywords = {microalgae, waste water treatment (WWT), Pharmaceutical contaminants, Biotransformation, Bio sorption, bioaccumulation, biodegradation.},
        month = {July},
        }