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Abstract
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Rapid increases in human populations and development has led to a significant exploitation of natural resources around the
world. On the other hand, humans have come to terms with the consequences of their past mistakes and started to address
current and future resource utilization challenges. Today’s primary challenge is figuring out and implementing eco-friendly,
inexpensive, and innovative solutions for conservation issues such as environmental pollution, carbon neutrality, and manufacturing
effluent/wastewater treatment, along with xenobiotic contamination of the natural ecosystem. One of the most
promising approaches to reduce the environmental contamination load is the utilization of algae for bioremediation. Owing
to their significant biosorption capacity to deactivate hazardous chemicals, macro-/microalgae are among the primary microorganisms
that can be utilized for phytoremediation as a safe method for curtailing environmental pollution. In recent years,
the use of algae to overcome environmental problems has advanced technologically, such as through synthetic biology and
high-throughput phenomics, which is increasing the likelihood of attaining sustainability. As the research progresses, there
is a promise for a greener future and the preservation of healthy ecosystems by using algae. They might act as a valuable
tool in creating new products.
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