TY - JOUR
T1 - Innovative and sustainable strategies for algal bloom mitigation and water quality enhancement
AU - Huang, Xinming
AU - Li, Tong
AU - Xin, Xiaying
AU - Lai, Racliffe W. S.
AU - Li, Fan
AU - Leung, Kenneth M. Y.
PY - 2025/10
Y1 - 2025/10
N2 - Industrial activities increasingly release toxic pollutants into water bodies, threatening ecological and human health. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a critical concern, often resistant to traditional water treatment methods, highlighting the need for innovative, eco-friendly solutions. This study evaluates advanced materials, including layered Fe3 O4 @ZIF8, core-shell Fe3 O4 @ZIF8, FeCN, BiOBr, and CuBDC, to inhibit bloom-forming algae under visible and UV light. BiOBr demonstrated superior performance at low concentrations, effectively inactivating Microcystis aeruginosa. Chlorophyll pigment and phycobiliprotein content analysis revealed its mechanism of action. As a cost-effective and sustainable solution, BiOBr offers promise for mitigating HABs, protecting ecosystems, and enhancing water quality. This research highlights the transformative potential of novel materials in addressing global water pollution challenges. © 2025 The Authors.
AB - Industrial activities increasingly release toxic pollutants into water bodies, threatening ecological and human health. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a critical concern, often resistant to traditional water treatment methods, highlighting the need for innovative, eco-friendly solutions. This study evaluates advanced materials, including layered Fe3 O4 @ZIF8, core-shell Fe3 O4 @ZIF8, FeCN, BiOBr, and CuBDC, to inhibit bloom-forming algae under visible and UV light. BiOBr demonstrated superior performance at low concentrations, effectively inactivating Microcystis aeruginosa. Chlorophyll pigment and phycobiliprotein content analysis revealed its mechanism of action. As a cost-effective and sustainable solution, BiOBr offers promise for mitigating HABs, protecting ecosystems, and enhancing water quality. This research highlights the transformative potential of novel materials in addressing global water pollution challenges. © 2025 The Authors.
KW - BiOBr
KW - bloom-forming algae
KW - photocatalysis
KW - UV light
KW - visible light
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U2 - 10.1139/cjce-2025-0018
DO - 10.1139/cjce-2025-0018
M3 - RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal
SN - 0315-1468
VL - 52
SP - 1915
EP - 1924
JO - Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering
JF - Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering
IS - 10
ER -
