Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Qijia Cai"
- Qijia Cai's recent research mainly focuses on the interactions between phytoplankton communities and environmental factors, especially in aquatic ecosystems, as evident from a comprehensive study on the structural characteristics of phytoplankton in Hedi Reservoir, identifying 231 species across various habitats and seasons.
- Another significant area of Cai's work explores the mechanisms behind cyanobacterial blooms, including the role of cylindrospermopsin in promoting the growth of Raphidiopsis in low-phosphorus waters and examining novel denitrification strategies using Pseudomonas hunanensis to reduce organic carbon requirements in wastewater treatment.
- Additionally, Cai has developed innovative methods for the harvesting of microalgae, particularly Scenedesmus, through flocculation techniques involving Chitosan and Xanthan Gum, demonstrating high efficiency in biomass removal and clean water production from cyanobacterial blooms in natural water bodies.
