Microalgal bioremediation of nitrogenous compounds in landfill leachate - The importance of micronutrient balance in the treatment of leachates of variable composition

This study indicates that due to their overall mineral profile some landfill leachates are more suited for microalgae based remediation than others. Furthermore, this study indicates that a better understanding of other physicochemical processes that take place concurrently during the growth of microalgae in landfill leachate and which contribute to overall nutrient reduction is required.