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Current Application of Microencapsulation Technology in Bioremediation of Polluted Groundwater

Stalis Norma Ethica1*, Akbar Firmansyah2, Sakti Imam Muchlissin3, Ayu Rahmawati Sulistyaningtyas4, Aditya Rahman Ernanto5, Ragil Saptaningtyas5, RM Bagus Irawan Widyawardhana6 and Sri Darmawati7

1Magister of Medical Laboratory Science Study Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia

2Department of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Diponegoro University, Indonesia

3Department of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Diponegoro University, Indonesia

4Diploma 3 of Medical Laboratory Technology Study Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia

5Diploma 4 of Medical Laboratory Technology Study Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia

55Diploma 3 of Medical Laboratory Technology Study Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia

6Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia

7Magister of Medical Laboratory Science Study Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia

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Received Date: February 10, 2020;  Published Date: February 28, 2020

Abstract

Major challenges in global groundwater supply mainly Come from population growth and climate change requiring innovative water technologies to keep steady supply of drinking water and decrease water pollution worldwide. In particular, agricultural activities impact groundwater pollution. Against this background, the adaptation of highly advanced bioremediation supported by microencapsulation technology to traditional process engineering offers new opportunities in technological developments for advanced groundwater and wastewater technology processes. In this study, benefits of microencapsulation technology for in situ bioremediation of polluted groundwater applications, particularly in bio-augmentation and bio-stimulation, are presented. In addition, an overview of recent advances in microencapsulation technology for contaminated groundwater treatment processes is provided, including the use of various micro-carrier materials are also summarized.

Keywords: Microencapsulation; Groundwater contamination; Micro-carrier; Bioremediation

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