A Bio Inspired Approach To Wastewater Remediation

Abstract

The modern world has adopted sustainable strategies to save water by increasing its reuse and recycling since overuse of water has led to the degradation and scarcity of limited water resources. Since microbial-based green technology addresses many of the drawbacks of conventional treatment systems, it has emerged as the preferred method of treating wastewater, seemingly surpassing conventional wastewater treatment (WWT) methods. This review's primary goal is to provide the many microbe kinds that are employed in diverse bioreactor setups to treat contaminated water. The advantages and uses of microbes—which clean wastewater in addition to providing a source of high-value products like biofuels and biofertilizers—are also highlighted in this overview. Moreover, it offers a critical analysis of the most recent integrated green technology techniques, such as the use of microbial consortiums for wastewater treatment. It also serves as a critical illustration of the shortcomings of green technology, which require careful consideration in order to enable its widespread expansion. The benefits of green technology are also discussed in this review, along with how they outweigh the drawbacks and advance sustainability.