Investigating bioremoval potential of Chlorella vulgaris/Scenedesmus obliquus co-cultivation for high concentration cadmium and copper removal in aquatic environments

Key Points

• This co-cultivation approach achieves significant cadmium and copper removal from water, enhancing bioremoval efficiency.
• Increased metal removal rates were observed in environments with high concentration cadmium and copper, suggesting effective biochemistry.
• Assessment using a bioremoval method with Chlorella vulgaris and Scenedesmus obliquus shows dual effectiveness in eliminating heavy metals.
• Highlights the potential for using algal co-cultivation strategies in bioremediation for contaminated aquatic ecosystems.