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Shangjie C, Yongqiong W, Fuqing X, Zhilin X, Xiaoping Z, Xia S, Juan L, Tiantao Z, Shibin W. Synergistic effects of vegetation and microorganisms on enhancing of biodegradation of landfill gas. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 227:115804. [PMID: 37003556 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The uncontrolled release of landfill gas represents a significant hazard to both human health and ecological well-being. However, the synergistic interactions of vegetation and microorganisms can effectively mitigate this threat by removing pollutants. This study provides a comprehensive review of the current status of controlling landfill gas pollution through the process of revegetation in landfill cover. Our survey has identified several common indicator plants such as Setaria faberi, Sarcandra glabra, and Fraxinus chinensis that grow in covered landfill soil. Local herbaceous plants possess stronger tolerance, making them ideal for the establishment of closed landfills. Moreover, numerous studies have demonstrated that cover plants significantly promote methane oxidation, with an average oxidation capacity twice that of bare soil. Furthermore, we have conducted an analysis of the interrelationships among vegetation, landfill gas, landfill cover soil, and microorganisms, thereby providing a detailed understanding of the potential for vegetation restoration in landfill cover. Additionally, we have summarized studies on the rhizosphere effect and have deduced the mechanisms through which plants biodegrade methane and typical non-methane pollutants. Finally, we have suggested future research directions to better control landfill gas using vegetation and microorganisms.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chen Shangjie
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing, 400060, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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Morita AKM, Sakamoto IK, Varesche MBA, Wendland E. Microbial structure and diversity in non-sanitary landfills and association with physicochemical parameters. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:40690-40705. [PMID: 32671700 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10097-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study assessed the bacterial populations in a non-sanitary landfill around Guarani Aquifer recharge zone in Brazil. Samples from two different positions (sites 1 and 2) at three different depths were evaluated, totaling six solid waste samples; two samples from an impacted stream were also collected. 16S rRNA sequencing was performed using the Ion S5TM XL platform; 3113 operational taxonomic units (OTUs) and 52 phyla were identified. Proteobacteria (37%) and Firmicutes (28%) were the most abundant phyla in the landfill, whereas Proteobacteria (~ 50%) and Bacteroidetes (~ 10%) were more profuse in surface water samples. Canonical correlation analysis (CCA) enabled us to clearly separate the samples according to their spatial location (site 1 or 2) or environmental matrix (surface water or solid waste samples), showing that microbiological populations are strongly associated with site-specific conditions and the kind of environmental matrix they come from. Environmental factors that mostly influenced the microbial communities were organic matter, oxidation-reduction potential, moisture, alkalinity, nitrogen (TKN), sodium, potassium, and zinc. Exiguobacterium (phylum Firmicutes) was overwhelmingly dominant at site 1 and was associated with higher concentrations of organic matter and potassium. Differently, site 2 did not present such dominant genera and was more diverse having lower concentrations of organic matter and nutrients. Distinct environments co-exist inside the same waste deposit, including zones which are representative of active and closed landfills and the occurrence of considerable physicochemical and microbiological shifts within short distances. Those shifts indicate that microbial populations are well adapted to the heterogeneity typical of urban solid waste, which is possibly beneficial to contaminant degradation. Graphical abstract.
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- Alice Kimie Martins Morita
- São CarlosSchool of Engineering (EESC), University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador São Carlense 400, São Carlos, SP, 13566-590, Brazil.
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- São CarlosSchool of Engineering (EESC), University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador São Carlense 400, São Carlos, SP, 13566-590, Brazil
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- São CarlosSchool of Engineering (EESC), University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador São Carlense 400, São Carlos, SP, 13566-590, Brazil
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- São CarlosSchool of Engineering (EESC), University of São Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador São Carlense 400, São Carlos, SP, 13566-590, Brazil
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Ruiz-Ruiz P, Gómez-Borraz TL, Revah S, Morales M. Methanotroph-microalgae co-culture for greenhouse gas mitigation: Effect of initial biomass ratio and methane concentration. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 259:127418. [PMID: 32574848 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This work evaluated the effect of different initial biomass ratios in a co-culture of an alkaliphilic methanotrophic bacteria consortium (AMB) and the green microalga Scenedesmus obtusiusculus (GM) on the maximum CH4 specific biodegradation rate and global carbon uptake. The highest maximum specific biodegradation rate was 589 ± 0.01 mgCH4 gbiomass-1 d-1 obtained for a proportion of 3:1 AMB-GM (w w-1) and 8% of initial CH4 in the headspace. The methane degradation rate was 1.5 times lower than the value obtained solely by the AMB consortium, and it was associated with pH increases due to the evolved CO2 consumption by the microalga. Increased activity of the AMB consortium along the experiments was due to progressive adaptation. Massive sequencing revealed the presence of methanotrophic/methylotrophic species such as Methylocystis sp., Methylomicrobium sp., Methylophaga sp., and Hyphomicrobium sp. Successful complete methane and carbon dioxide uptake was obtained with the 3:1, 4:1, and 5:1 AMB-GM biomass ratios, while for the rest of the ratios tested, more than 70% of the initial methane was transformed into biomass and inorganic carbon. This study showed that methanotrophic-microalgal co-cultures lead to a promising strategy for greenhouse gases mitigation in one step.
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- Patricia Ruiz-Ruiz
- Doctorado en Ciencias Naturales e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Cuajimalpa, Cd. de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Procesos y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Cuajimalpa, Av. Vasco de Quiroga 4871, colonia Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, C.P. 05300, Cd. de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Procesos y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Cuajimalpa, Av. Vasco de Quiroga 4871, colonia Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, C.P. 05300, Cd. de México, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Procesos y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Cuajimalpa, Av. Vasco de Quiroga 4871, colonia Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, C.P. 05300, Cd. de México, Mexico.
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