Effect of olive mill wastewaters on Scenedesmus sp. growth, metabolism and polyphenols removal

BACKGROUND The three‐phase extraction process of olive oil produces highly contaminated wastewater (OMW). The elimination of this toxic by‐product is an important environmental issue that requires the development of an appropriate management solution. The cultivation of microalgae using OMW as growth medium was therefore studied using single (the culture medium was formed by 0% to 80% ultrafiltered olive mill wastewater (OMUF) or OMW added to...