Research

Dr. Cho Yen-Lin's research focuses on Environmental Science, Soil Science, and Environmental Chemistry, with an emphasis on natural solutions for pollution remediation and metal behavior in complex environments.

Disciplines

Environmental Biogeochemistry
Wastewater Treatment and Remediation
Synchrotron Spectroscopy Applications in Metal Speciation and Distribution
Soil Science and Environmental Soil Chemistry

Mechanisms of Heavy Metal Removal by Cyanidiophyceae

What is Cyanidiophyceae?

Cyanidiophyceae are extremophilic red algae that thrive in acidic hot springs. Their unique ability to tolerate low pH and high metal concentrations makes them effective in removing heavy metals such as arsenic, chromium, and cadmium from contaminated water. Through mechanisms like biosorption, bioaccumulation, and extracellular binding, they offer a natural and sustainable solution for metal pollution remediation.