# Bidirectional Enhancement of Nitrogen Removal by Indigenous Synergetic Microalgal–Bacterial Consortia in Harsh Low-C/N Wastewater

*PRI Rank #19 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Algal biology and biofuel production Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #19 |
| 18m citations | 35 |
| Journal | Environmental Science & Technology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1021/acs.est.3c10322 |
| Corresponding authors | Liming Yang, Ke Yu, Xubiao Luo |
| Institution | Nanchang Hangkong University, 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:** [10.1021/acs.est.3c10322](https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.3c10322)

## Topics

Microalgae-bacteria consortium · low-C/N wastewater · nitrogen removal · bidirectional interaction · rare earth tailing wastewaters · Ammonia removal · metagenomics-based metabolic reconstruction · N-related genes · Nitrogen assimilation · Indole-3-acetic acid · nitrate metabolism · Nutrient limitation · indigenous synergetic consortia · toxic byproducts scavenging

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