Evaluation of growth, nutrient utilization and production of bioproducts by a wastewater-isolated microalga

► Wastewater isolate, Kirchneriella sp., was grown in laboratory systems up to 60 L. ► Successful growth and rapid nutrient uptake in laboratory media and wastewater. ► N-limitation negatively affected FAME yield, positively affected biodiesel quality. ► Promising bioproduct characteristics: FAME, carbohydrate-rich biomass, and pigments.