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    微塑料与微藻的相互作用及协同转化研究综述

    Interactions and Synergistic Co-Conversion of Microplastics and Microalgae: A Review

    • 摘要: 全球塑料污染加剧导致水体微塑料累积,其强污染物吸附能力与难收集特性使传统处理技术面临挑战。微藻因高环境适应性、强代谢能力,在微塑料生物修复中展现出优异潜力。本文系统综述微藻与微塑料的相互作用机制、生物修复策略及共转化路径。在相互作用层面,微藻分泌的胞外聚合物(EPS)是形成异质聚集体的核心,微藻与微塑料的相对尺寸调控聚集行为。微塑料对微藻的毒性受粒径、浓度、老化程度等多因素影响,而微藻可通过物理磨蚀与水解酶加速微塑料老化降解。在生物修复层面,需匹配藻种与微塑料的表面特性,调控EPS分泌与生物膜生长,平衡体系剪切力以实现微塑料稳定去除。在共转化层面,微藻与微塑料共热解/液化可通过微塑料的氢供体效应降低生物油含氮含氧杂质,并制备高比表面积多孔碳或荧光碳量子点。旨在衔接微塑料治理与微藻资源化链条,为微塑料污染治理提供了兼具环保性与经济性的新思路,同时为后续相关研究的深化及产业化应用提供理论支撑。

       

      Abstract: Escalating global plastic pollution has resulted in the pervasive accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments. Due to their strong pollutant adsorption capacity and difficulties in recovery, MPs pose severe challenges to conventional water treatment technologies. Microalgae, characterized by high environmental adaptability and robust metabolic capabilities, exhibit significant potential for MP bioremediation. This review systematically elucidates the interaction mechanisms between microalgae and MPs, bioremediation strategies, and downstream co-conversion pathways. Specifically, extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) secreted by microalgae act as key drivers for hetero-aggregation, facilitating interfacial adhesion via charge neutralization and hydrogen bonding. The size ratio of MPs to algal cells regulates aggregation behavior: comparable sizes promote co-sedimentation, whereas significantly larger MPs obstruct light, and nanoscale particles induce cytotoxicity. MP toxicity is further modulated by particle concentration and the degree of aging. Conversely, microalgae accelerate MP degradation through physical abrasion and enzymatic hydrolysis. Effective bioremediation requires matching the surface properties of algal strains with MPs, regulating biofilm formation, and balancing hydrodynamic shear forces. Regarding resource recovery, the co-pyrolysis or liquefaction of algal biomass and MPs reduces nitrogen- and oxygen-containing impurities in bio-oil via the hydrogen-donor effect of MPs. This process can also yield porous carbon with a high specific surface area or fluorescent carbon quantum dots. However, current research faces notable limitations. Most studies on toxicity and degradation rely on static, single-species systems that fail to simulate realistic hydrodynamic parameters (e.g., flow velocity and turbulence intensity) and the synergistic effects of co-existing pollutants (e.g., heavy metals and pharmaceutical compounds). Furthermore, co-conversion technologies are limited by discontinuous operation and a lack of robust models correlating feedstock ratios with product quality. Future research should prioritize the development of multi-algal synergistic remediation systems and the introduction of dynamic flow simulations to replicate real aquatic environments. Remediation efficacy must be evaluated under multi-pollutant conditions. Additionally, developing multi-stage continuous-flow reactors with optimized catalysis is crucial. Ultimately, these efforts will bridge the gap between remediation and resource utilization, promoting the transition of bioremediation technology from laboratory research to industrial application.

       

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