# Promoting symbiotic relationship between microalgae and bacteria in wastewater treatment processes: Technic comparison, microbial analysis, and future perspectives

*PRI Rank #17 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Algal biology and biofuel production Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #17 |
| 18m citations | 37 |
| Journal | Chemical Engineering Journal |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cej.2024.155703 |
| Corresponding authors | Cong-Cong Tang, Yu Tian |
| Institution | Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Algal biology and biofuel production Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/algal-biology-and-biofuel-production/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cej.2024.155703](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.155703)

## Topics

Microalgae-bacteria symbiosis · wastewater treatment · symbiotic relationship engineering · microbial consortium optimization · Microalgal-bacterial granules · nutrient removal mechanisms · co-cultivation strategies · Biofilm formation · oxygen-CO2 exchange · organic matter degradation · nitrogen removal · Phosphorus removal · Microbial community analysis · Microalgae-bacteria interactions · Process optimization

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