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Wang SH, Wang JW, Zhao LT, Abbas SZ, Yang Z, Yong YC. Soil Microbial Fuel Cell Based Self-Powered Cathodic Biosensor for Sensitive Detection of Heavy Metals. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:145. [PMID: 36671980 PMCID: PMC9855947 DOI: 10.3390/bios13010145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Soil microbial fuel cells (SMFCs) are an innovative device for soil-powered biosensors. However, the traditional SMFC sensors relied on anodic biosensing which might be unstable for long-term and continuous monitoring of toxic pollutants. Here, a carbon-felt-based cathodic SMFC biosensor was developed and applied for soil-powered long-term sensing of heavy metal ions. The SMFC-based biosensor generated output voltage about 400 mV with the external load of 1000 Ω. Upon the injection of metal ions, the voltage of the SMFC was increased sharply and quickly reached a stable output within 2~5 min. The metal ions of Cd2+, Zn2+, Pb2+, or Hg2+ ranging from 0.5 to 30 mg/L could be quantified by using this SMFC biosensor. As the anode was immersed in the deep soil, this SMFC-based biosensor was able to monitor efficiently for four months under repeated metal ions detection without significant decrease on the output voltage. This finding demonstrated the clear potential of the cathodic SMFC biosensor, which can be further implemented as a low-cost self-powered biosensor.
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- Shi-Hang Wang
- Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Water, Environment and Energy, Cranfield University, Milton Keynes MK43 0AL, UK
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- Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Jiang YJ, Hui S, Tian S, Chen Z, Chai Y, Jiang LP, Zhang JR, Zhu JJ. Enhanced transmembrane electron transfer in Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 using gold nanoparticles for high-performance microbial fuel cells. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 5:124-132. [PMID: 36605799 PMCID: PMC9765428 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00638c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Low efficiency of extracellular electron transfer (EET) is a major bottleneck in developing high-performance microbial fuel cells (MFCs). Herein, we construct Shewanella oneidensis MR-1@Au for the bioanode of MFCs. Through performance recovery experiments of mutants, we proved that abundant Au nanoparticles not only tightly covered the bacteria surface, but were also distributed in the periplasm and cytoplasm, and even embedded in the outer and inner membranes of the cell. These Au nanoparticles could act as electron conduits to enable highly efficient electron transfer between S. oneidensis MR-1 and electrodes. Strikingly, the maximum power density of the S. oneidensis MR-1@Au bioanode reached up to 3749 mW m-2, which was 17.4 times higher than that with the native bacteria, reaching the highest performance yet reported in MFCs using Au or Au-based nanocomposites as the anode. This work elucidates the role of Au nanoparticles in promoting transmembrane and extracellular electron transfer from the perspective of molecular biology and electrochemistry, while alleviating bottlenecks in MFC performances.
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- Yu-Jing Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 PR China
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Hoang AT, Nižetić S, Ng KH, Papadopoulos AM, Le AT, Kumar S, Hadiyanto H, Pham VV. Microbial fuel cells for bioelectricity production from waste as sustainable prospect of future energy sector. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 287:132285. [PMID: 34563769 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is lauded for its potentials to solve both energy crisis and environmental pollution. Technologically, it offers the capability to harness electricity from the chemical energy stored in the organic substrate with no intermediate steps, thereby minimizes the entropic loss due to the inter-conversion of energy. The sciences underneath such MFCs include the electron and proton generation from the metabolic decomposition of the substrate by microbes at the anode, followed by the shuttling of these charges to cathode for electricity generation. While its promising prospects were mutually evinced in the past investigations, the upscaling of MFC in sustaining global energy demands and waste treatments is yet to be put into practice. In this context, the current review summarizes the important knowledge and applications of MFCs, concurrently identifies the technological bottlenecks that restricted its vast implementation. In addition, economic analysis was also performed to provide multiangle perspectives to readers. Succinctly, MFCs are mainly hindered by the slow metabolic kinetics, sluggish transfer of charged particles, and low economic competitiveness when compared to conventional technologies. From these hindering factors, insightful strategies for improved practicality of MFCs were formulated, with potential future research direction being identified too. With proper planning, we are delighted to see the industrialization of MFCs in the near future, which would benefit the entire human race with cleaner energy and the environment.
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- Anh Tuan Hoang
- Institute of Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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- University of Split, FESB, Rudjera Boskovica 32, 21000, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City, 24301, Taiwan.
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- Process Equipment Design Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Postal Address: GR-54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- School of Transportation Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Viet Nam.
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- Waste Reprocessing Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, 440 020, India
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- Center of Biomass and Renewable Energy (CBIORE), Department of Chemical Engineering, Diponegoro University, Jl. Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang, 50271, Indonesia; School of Postgraduate Studies, Diponegoro University, Jl. Imam Bardjo, SH Semarang, 50241, Indonesia.
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- PATET Research Group, Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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Avci O, Büyüksünetçi YT, Güley Z, Anik Ü. L. Lactis
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of Cheese Origin Based Microbial Fuel Cell. ChemistrySelect 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202102229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Okan Avci
- Mugla Sitki Kocman University Faculty of Science Chemistry Department 48000- Kotekli, Mugla Turkey
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- Mugla Sitki Kocman University Faculty of Science Chemistry Department 48000- Kotekli, Mugla Turkey
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- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Rafet Kayıs Engineering Faculty Department of Food Engineering 07425- Alanya, Antalya Turkey
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- Mugla Sitki Kocman University Faculty of Science Chemistry Department 48000- Kotekli, Mugla Turkey
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Bio-Electrochemical System Depollution Capabilities and Monitoring Applications: Models, Applicability, Advanced Bio-Based Concept for Predicting Pollutant Degradation and Microbial Growth Kinetics via Gene Regulation Modelling. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9061038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Microbial fuel cells (MFC) are an emerging technology for waste, wastewater and polluted soil treatment. In this manuscript, pollutants that can be treated using MFC systems producing energy are presented. Furthermore, the applicability of MFC in environmental monitoring is described. Common microbial species used, release of genome sequences, and gene regulation mechanisms, are discussed. However, although scaling-up is the key to improving MFC systems, it is still a difficult challenge. Mathematical models for MFCs are used for their design, control and optimization. Such models representing the system are presented here. In such comprehensive models, microbial growth kinetic approaches are essential to designing and predicting a biosystem. The empirical and unstructured Monod and Monod-type models, which are traditionally used, are also described here. Understanding and modelling of the gene regulatory network could be a solution for enhancing knowledge and designing more efficient MFC processes, useful for scaling it up. An advanced bio-based modelling concept connecting gene regulation modelling of specific metabolic pathways to microbial growth kinetic models is presented here; it enables a more accurate prediction and estimation of substrate biodegradation, microbial growth kinetics, and necessary gene and enzyme expression. The gene and enzyme expression prediction can also be used in synthetic and systems biology for process optimization. Moreover, various MFC applications as a bioreactor and bioremediator, and in soil pollutant removal and monitoring, are explored.
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Almunla M, Tepeli Büyüksünetçi Y, Akpolat O, Anık Ü. Development of Apple Tissue Based Biocathode and MWCNT−Pt−Au Nanomaterial Based Bioanode Biofuel Cell. ELECTROANAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Moustafa Almunla
- Department of Bioinformatics Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences Muğla Sıtkı Kocman University Turkey
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- Muğla Sıtkı Kocman University Faculty of Science Chemistry Department 48000- Kotekli Muğla Turkey
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- Department of Bioinformatics Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences Muğla Sıtkı Kocman University Turkey
- Muğla Sıtkı Kocman University Faculty of Science Chemistry Department 48000- Kotekli Muğla Turkey
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The world energy production trumped by the exhaustive utilization of fossil fuels has highlighted the importance of searching for an alternative energy source that exhibits great potential. Ongoing efforts are being implemented to resolve the challenges regarding the preliminary processes before conversion to bioenergy such as pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis and cultivation of biomass. Nanotechnology has the ability to overcome the challenges associated with these biomass sources through their distinctive active sites for various reactions and processes. In this review, the potential of nanotechnology incorporated into these biomasses as an aid or addictive to enhance the efficiency of bioenergy generation has been reviewed. The fundamentals of nanomaterials along with their various bioenergy applications were discussed in-depth. Moreover, the optimization and enhancement of bioenergy production from lignocellulose, microalgae and wastewater using nanomaterials are comprehensively evaluated. The distinctive features of these nanomaterials contributing to better performance of biofuels, biodiesel, enzymes and microbial fuel cells are also critically reviewed. Subsequently, future trends and research needs are highlighted based on the current literature.
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Pasala V, Ramanujam K. Paper‐Based Disposable Zinc‐Vanadium Fuel Cell for Micropower Applications. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201802624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Vasudevarao Pasala
- Department of ChemistryIndian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai Tamilnadu- 600036
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Mukherjee P, Saravanan P. Perspective View on Materialistic, Mechanistic and Operating Challenges of Microbial Fuel Cell on Commercialisation and Their Way Ahead. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201802694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Priya Mukherjee
- Environmental Nanotechnology LaboratoryDepartment of Environmental Science and EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology [ISM], Dhanbad Dhanbad- 826004 Jharkhand India
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- Environmental Nanotechnology LaboratoryDepartment of Environmental Science and EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology [ISM], Dhanbad Dhanbad- 826004 Jharkhand India
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An efficient and versatile membraneless bioanode for biofuel cells based on Corynascus thermophilus cellobiose dehydrogenase. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.10.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Erensoy A, Çek N. Alternative Biofuel Materials for Microbial Fuel Cells from Poplar Wood. ChemistrySelect 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201802171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Ahmet Erensoy
- Department of Parasitology; Faculty of Medicine; Fırat University; Elazığ 23119 Turkey
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering; Engineering Faculty; Fırat University; Elazığ 23119 Turkey
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Wu S, Deng H, Han C, Liu L, Zhong W. A Novel Sediment Microbial Fuel Cell Based Sensor for On-Line and in situ
Monitoring Copper Shock in Water. ELECTROANAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201800424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Shaosong Wu
- School of Environment; Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Cycling and Pollution Control; Nanjing 210023 China
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- School of Environment; Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Cycling and Pollution Control; Nanjing 210023 China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Cycling and Pollution Control; Nanjing 210023 China
- School of Geography Science; Nanjing Normal University; Nanjing 210023 China
- Jiangsu Center for Collaborative Innovation in Geographical Information Resource Development and Application; Nanjing 210023 China
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- School of Environment; Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Cycling and Pollution Control; Nanjing 210023 China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Cycling and Pollution Control; Nanjing 210023 China
- School of Geography Science; Nanjing Normal University; Nanjing 210023 China
- Jiangsu Center for Collaborative Innovation in Geographical Information Resource Development and Application; Nanjing 210023 China
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Zhou Y, Zhao S, Yin L, Zhang J, Bao Y, Shi H. Development of a Novel Membrane-less Microbial Fuel Cell (ML-MFC) with a Sandwiched Nitrifying Chamber for Efficient Wastewater Treatment. ELECTROANAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201800232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Yuhong Zhou
- Department of Environmental Engineering; Zhejiang University; Yuhangtang Road 866# Hangzhou 310058 China
- Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety of Zhejiang Province; Hangzhou 310058 China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering; Zhejiang University; Yuhangtang Road 866# Hangzhou 310058 China
- Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety of Zhejiang Province; Hangzhou 310058 China
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- Zhejiang Design Institute of Water Conservancy and Hydroelectric Power; Hangzhou 310000 China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering; Zhejiang University; Yuhangtang Road 866# Hangzhou 310058 China
- Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety of Zhejiang Province; Hangzhou 310058 China
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- Zhejiang Province Environmental Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Hangzhou 311100 China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering; Zhejiang University; Yuhangtang Road 866# Hangzhou 310058 China
- Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Environmental Safety of Zhejiang Province; Hangzhou 310058 China
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