METHODS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF WATER AND THE REMOVAL OF POLLUTANTS BY USING A MARINE ALGA, THE éi(LITHOTHAMNIUM CALCAREUM)

摘要

Specific studies have shown the adsorption capacity of marine algae Lithothamnium calcareum and from special processes of drying and preparation, it can be used to: 1) improve the quality of drinking water; 2) the decontamination of toxic elements (lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, nickel) of industrial effluents; 3) clean up natural bodies of water (removal of toxicants, desilting, restoring the biological balance).