Water, often termed the “elixir of life,” faces rising demand driven by economic development, urban expansion, and industrialization. The growing challenges of water scarcity and pollution have spurred researchers to develop sustainable approaches to wastewater treatment. Among these, fungi have gained recognition as effective agents in bioremediation, adept at eliminating dyes, heavy metals, and toxins through enzyme activity and collaborative interactions. Fungi contribute to wastewater purification through mycoremediation, which involves breaking down organic pollutants, and biosorption, where heavy metals are adsorbed, often enhanced by symbiotic relationships with other microorganisms. Recent advancements in this field include the use of genetically engineered fungal strains, fungal consortia, and immobilized fungi within bioreactors and mycofilters for large-scale treatment processes. These fungi-based methods are environmentally friendly, generating minimal harmful byproducts while adapting effectively to varied environmental conditions. This chapter highlights the growing role of fungi in wastewater management, emphasizing how ongoing research is paving the way for cleaner water and healthier ecosystems. By leveraging fungi’s unique capabilities, innovative solutions to the global challenge of wastewater treatment are emerging.

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Fungal-Based Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment for Fungi in Wastewater Treatment

  • Sukanya Sonowal,
  • Kabyashree Buragohain,
  • Aparoop Das,
  • Ratul Nath

摘要

Water, often termed the “elixir of life,” faces rising demand driven by economic development, urban expansion, and industrialization. The growing challenges of water scarcity and pollution have spurred researchers to develop sustainable approaches to wastewater treatment. Among these, fungi have gained recognition as effective agents in bioremediation, adept at eliminating dyes, heavy metals, and toxins through enzyme activity and collaborative interactions. Fungi contribute to wastewater purification through mycoremediation, which involves breaking down organic pollutants, and biosorption, where heavy metals are adsorbed, often enhanced by symbiotic relationships with other microorganisms. Recent advancements in this field include the use of genetically engineered fungal strains, fungal consortia, and immobilized fungi within bioreactors and mycofilters for large-scale treatment processes. These fungi-based methods are environmentally friendly, generating minimal harmful byproducts while adapting effectively to varied environmental conditions. This chapter highlights the growing role of fungi in wastewater management, emphasizing how ongoing research is paving the way for cleaner water and healthier ecosystems. By leveraging fungi’s unique capabilities, innovative solutions to the global challenge of wastewater treatment are emerging.