Glossary

It is the process by which a fluid dissolves in a liquid or solid.

The atoms, ions, or molecules of a substance adhere to the surface of the material.

It is organic matter accumulated in an individual used as an energy source.

Imitation of nature's designs and processes in solving technical problems.

It is a container or system that maintains a biologically active environment. System designed, deployed to facilitate the growth of biological mass through the transformation or degradation of the material fed to the reactor.

It is a technique that harnesses the power of living microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi and plants, to decompose, transform or directly eliminate chemical contaminants present in soil and water.

It is a biological process through which microorganisms, including various species of algae, have the ability to clean water contaminated with heavy metals. This process occurs naturally and takes advantage of the intrinsic properties of these organisms to effectively remove contaminants from the environment.

The use of macroalgae and microalgae for the removal or biotransformation of pollutants, including nutrients and xenobiotics from wastewater and CO2 from waste in the air

It is an operation where one or more components of the liquid phase are selectively transferred to the gas phase.

It refers to the excess contribution of inorganic nutrients (from human activities), mainly Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P), in an aquatic ecosystem, producing an uncontrolled proliferation of phytoplanktonic algae.

They are members of a not very well defined group of chemical elements that exhibit metallic properties. Its density is high, at least five times that of water. They are generally toxic to humans and the environment.