Control and treatment of harmful algae and pathogenic organisms
Control and treatment of harmful algae and pathogenic organisms
In the last decade, harmful microalgal blooms have been increasing in frequency, intensity, and geographical distribution. These phytoplanktonic organisms can produce damaging toxins, leading to negative impacts on ecosystems, aquaculture facilities, and human health. In turn, the release of bacteria and other pathogenic organisms into aquatic environments can further exacerbate these effects. This, combined with anthropogenic activity (such as the discharge of ship ballast water), amplifies these phenomena, underscoring the urgent need to research and develop management strategies to mitigate these critical points of marine pollution.
This research line is specifically dedicated to studying new strategies and technological solutions for mitigating the negative effects of microbiological contamination. This includes contamination caused by pathogenic agents, phytoplanktonic organisms, and their associated biotoxins. The research focuses on developing innovative sanitization/disinfection technologies, including the application of ultraviolet radiation and other photo-driven advanced oxidation processes.
The study of these processes is fundamental for the purification and disinfection of water sources, with significant implications for environmental conservation and public health.
INMAR researchers associated with this line
Past collaborators
| Researcher | Contact |
| Elena Villar Navarro | elena.villar@uca.es |