A system and method for removal of uranium and other contaminants from aqueous solution, utilizing live algae, are described. The system includes a bioreactor, in which a reaction mixture of live algae, preferably photosynthetic algae, and contaminated solution are introduced; a means for introducing carbon dioxide gas in the reaction mixture; a means for exposing the reaction mixture to light; means for mixing and impelling the reaction mixture; and means for separating out algae from remediated solution.
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This application is a continuation of Ser. No. 11/112,595, filed on Apr. 22, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,172,691 titled, "Method and System for Removal of Contaminants from Aqueous Solution," which is a continuation of International Application PCT/IB03/05301 filed on Oct. 24, 2003, claiming priority to U.S. provisional applications Ser. No. 60/420,954, filed on Oct. 24, 2002, and Ser. No. 60/435,963 filed on Dec. 21, 2002, which are now abandoned.
