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Zhang W, Ye J, Hu F, Zhang J, Chen P, Yuan Z, Xu Z. Microbial community succession and responses to internal environmental drivers throughout the operation of constructed wetlands. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 259:119522. [PMID: 38960356 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Constructed wetlands (CWs) have been widely used to ensure effective domestic wastewater treatment. Microorganisms-derived CWs have received extensive attention as they play a crucial role. However, research on the succession patterns of microbial communities and the influencing mechanisms of internal environmental factors throughout entire CW operations remains limited. In this context, three parallel-operated CWs were established in this study to assess the microbial communities and their influencing environmental factors at different substrate depths throughout the operation process using 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing and metagenomic sequencing. The results showed gradual reproduction and accumulation of the microbial communities throughout the CW operation. Although gradual increases in the richness and diversity of the microbial communities were found, there were decreases in the functional expression of the dominant microbial species. The excessive accumulation of microorganisms will decrease the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) within CWs and attenuate their influence on effluent. Dissolved oxygen (DO) was the major factor influencing the microbial community succession over the CW operation. The main identified functional bacterial genera responsible for the ammonium oxidation, nitrification, and denitrification processes in the CWs were Nitrosospira, Nitrobacter, Nitrospira, Rhodanobacter, and Nakamurella. The narG gene was identified as a key functional gene linking various components of nitrogen cycling, while pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and ORP were the major environmental factors affecting the metabolism characteristics of nitrogen functional microorganisms. This study provides a theoretical basis for the effective regulation of related microbial communities to achieve long-term, efficient, and stable CW operations.
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- Wencan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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Xue J, Wang Y, Jing Y, Li X, Chen S, Xu Y, Song RB. Recent advances in microbial fuel cell-based self-powered biosensors: a comprehensive exploration of sensing strategies in both anode and cathode modes. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:4649-4662. [PMID: 38457006 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05230-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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With the rapid development of society, it is of paramount importance to expeditiously assess environmental pollution and provide early warning of toxicity risks. Microbial fuel cell-based self-powered biosensors (MFC-SPBs) have emerged as a pivotal technology, obviating the necessity for external power sources and aligning with the prevailing trends toward miniaturization and simplification in biosensor development. In this case, vigorous advancements in MFC-SPBs have been acquired in past years, irrespective of whether the target identification event transpires at the anode or cathode. The present article undertakes a comprehensive review of developed MFC-SPBs, categorizing them into substrate effect and microbial activity effect based on the nature of the target identification event. Furthermore, various enhancement strategies to improve the analytical performance like accuracy and sensitivity are also outlined, along with a discussion of future research trends and application prospects of MFC-SPBs for their better developments.
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- Junjun Xue
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterial and Medical Theranostic, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- School of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterial and Medical Theranostic, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Intelligent Water Treatment System, Qingshuiyuan Technology Co., Ltd., Jiyuan, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterial and Medical Theranostic, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
- School of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterial and Medical Theranostic, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
- School of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Shi Y, Liu Q, Wu G, Zhao S, Li Y, You S, Huang G. Removal and reduction mechanism of Cr (VI) in Leersia hexandra Swartz constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell coupling system. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 277:116373. [PMID: 38653023 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Cr (VI) is extremely harmful to both the environment and human health, and it can linger in the environment for a very long period. In this research, the Leersia hexandra Swartz constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell (CW-MFC) system was constructed to purify Cr (VI) wastewater. By comparing with the constructed wetland (CW) system, the system electricity generation, pollutants removal, Cr enrichment, and morphological transformation of the system were discussed. The results demonstrated that the L. hexandra CW-MFC system promoted removal of pollutants and production of electricity of the system. The maximum voltage of the system was 499 mV, the COD and Cr (VI) removal efficiency was 93.73% and 97.00%. At the same time, it enhanced the substrate and L. hexandra ability to absorb Cr and change it morphologically transformation. Additionally, the results of XPS and XANES showed that the majority of the Cr in the L. hexandra and substrate was present as Cr (III). In the L. hexandra CW-MFC system, Geobacter also functioned as the primary metal catabolic reducing and electrogenic bacteria. As a result, L. hexandra CW-MFC system possesses the added benefit of removing Cr (VI) while producing energy compared to the traditional CW system.
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- Yucui Shi
- School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang 262700, China; Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang 262700, China; Weifang Key Laboratory of Chemical Wastewater Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Weifang 262700, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang 262700, China; Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang 262700, China; Weifang Key Laboratory of Chemical Wastewater Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Weifang 262700, China
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- Shouguang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang 262700, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang 262700, China; Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang 262700, China; Weifang Key Laboratory of Chemical Wastewater Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Weifang 262700, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang 262700, China; Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang 262700, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology of Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang 262700, China; Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang 262700, China; Weifang Key Laboratory of Chemical Wastewater Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Weifang 262700, China.
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Wu X, Nawaz S, Li Y, Zhang H. Environmental health hazards of untreated livestock wastewater: potential risks and future perspectives. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:24745-24767. [PMID: 38499926 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32853-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Due to technological and economic limitations, waste products such as sewage and manure generated in livestock farming lack comprehensive scientific and centralized treatment. This leads to the exposure of various contaminants in livestock wastewater, posing potential risks to both the ecological environment and human health. This review evaluates the environmental and physical health risks posed by common pollutants in livestock wastewater and outlines future treatment methods to mitigate these risks. Residual wastes in livestock wastewater, including pathogenic bacteria and parasites surviving after epidemics or diseases on various farms, along with antibiotics, organic wastes, and heavy metals from farming activities, contribute to environmental damage and pose risks to human health. As the livestock industry's development increasingly impacts society's future negatively, addressing the issue of residual wastes in livestock wastewater discharge becomes imperative. Ongoing advancements in wastewater treatment systems are consistently updating and refining practices to effectively minimize waste exposure at the discharge source, mitigating risks to environmental ecology and human health. This review not only summarizes the "potential risks of livestock wastewater" but also explores "the prospects for the development of wastewater treatment technologies" based on current reports. It offers valuable insights to support the long-term and healthy development of the livestock industry and contribute to the sustainable development of the ecological environment.
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- Xiaomei Wu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Li J, Peng W, Yin X, Wang X, Liu Z, Liu Q, Deng Z, Lin S, Liang R. Identification of an efficient phenanthrene-degrading Pseudarthrobacter sp. L1SW and characterization of its metabolites and catabolic pathway. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133138. [PMID: 38086304 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Phenanthrene, a typical chemical of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pollutants, severely threatens health of wild life and human being. Microbial degradation is effective and environment-friendly for PAH removal, while the phenanthrene-degrading mechanism in Gram-positive bacteria is unclear. In this work, one Gram-positive strain of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), Pseudarthrobacter sp. L1SW, was isolated and identified with high phenanthrene-degrading efficiency and great stress tolerance. It degraded 96.3% of 500 mg/L phenanthrene in 72 h and kept stable degradation performance with heavy metals (65 mg/L of Zn2+, 5.56 mg/L of Ni2+, and 5.20 mg/L of Cr3+) and surfactant (10 CMC of Tween 80). Strain L1SW degraded phenanthrene mainly through phthalic acid pathway, generating intermediate metabolites including cis-3,4-dihydrophenanthrene-3,4-diol, 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid, and phthalic acid. A novel metabolite (m/z 419.0939) was successfully separated and identified as an end-product of phenanthrene, suggesting a unique metabolic pathway. With the whole genome sequence alignment and comparative genomic analysis, 19 putative genes associated with phenanthrene metabolism in strain L1SW were identified to be distributed in three gene clusters and induced by phenanthrene and its metabolites. These findings advance the phenanthrene-degrading study in Gram-positive bacteria and promote the practical use of PGPR strains in the bioremediation of PAH-contaminated environments.
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- Junlan Li
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Tang X, Wang L, Zhang Q, Xu D, Tao Z. Performance optimization for Pb(II) -containing wastewater treatment in constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell triggered by biomass dosage and Pb(II) level. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:15039-15049. [PMID: 38285263 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32137-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Three identical sets of constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells (CW-MFCs) fabricated with biomass carbon source addition were constructed and underwent the short- and long-term experiments. For this, the efficacy of biomass dosage and Pb(II) concentration towards Pb(II) removal and concurrent bioelectricity production of CW-MFCs were systematically explored. From the perspective of integrated capabilities and economic benefits, the solid biomass carbon sources equivalent to 500 mg/L COD was regarded as the optimal dosage, and the corresponding device was labeled as CW-MFC-2. For the short-term experiment, the closed-circuit CW-MFC-2 produced maximum output voltages and power densities in a range of 386-657 mV and 1.55 × 103-6.31 × 103 mW/m2 with the increasing Pb(II) level, respectively. Also, Pb(II) removal up to 94.4-99.6% was obtained in CW-MFC-2. With respect to long-term experiment, Pb(II) removal, the maximum output voltage, and power density of CW-MFC-2 ranged from 98.7 to 99.2%, 322 to 387 mV, and 3.28 × 102 to 2.26 × 103 mW/m2 upon 200 mg/L Pb(II) level, respectively. The migration results confirmed the potential of substrate and biomass for Pb(II) adsorption and fixation. For the cathode, Pb(II) was fixed and removed via binding to O. This study enlarges our knowledge of effective modulation of CW-MFCs for the treatment of high-level Pb(II)-containing wastewater and bioelectricity generation via adopting desirable biomass dosage.
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- Xiaolu Tang
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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Li D, Zhao Y, Wei D, Tang C, Wei T. Key issues to consider toward an efficient constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell: the idea and the reality. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:11559-11575. [PMID: 38225491 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-31984-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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The research on constructed wetland (CW) and microbial fuel cell (MFC) has been separate studies worldwide with crucial achievements being made in both fields. Due to environmentally friendly feature (of CW) and rich microbial population and excellent electrode catalytic activity (of MFC), CW and MFC have their own anticipated application prospect in wastewater purification and biological electricity generation. More significantly, the idea of embedding MFC into CW to form CW-MFC expands the scope for both of them and this has received much interest in recent years due to its striking features of sewage treatment efficiency, electricity generation, sustainability, and environmental friendliness. The increasing interest and the lack of soul of CW-MFC emerging to the new researchers reflect the need to recall the idea and summarize its development with regard to achieving its reality via some key issues This forms the basis of the paper. The paper also includes how to enhance the efficiency of electricity generation and supplement energy consumption, the degradation of emerging pollutants, and the degradation mechanism as well as the potential joint application of CW-MFC with other treatment technique. A mass of CW-MFC design parameters has been synthesized from the literature. Challenges and potential directions of CW-MFC in the future are prospected. It is expected that the paper can serve as a linkage for bridging knowledge gaps for further studies of CW-MFC.
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- Diaodiao Li
- State Key Laboratory of Eco-Hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
- Department of Municipal and Engineering, School of Water Resources and Hydroelectric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-Hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Municipal and Engineering, School of Water Resources and Hydroelectric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-Hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
- Department of Municipal and Engineering, School of Water Resources and Hydroelectric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-Hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
- Department of Municipal and Engineering, School of Water Resources and Hydroelectric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-Hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
- Department of Municipal and Engineering, School of Water Resources and Hydroelectric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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Zhou ZC, Shuai XY, Lin ZJ, Zheng J, Chen H. Comprehensive profiling and risk assessment of antibiotic resistance genes in a drinking water watershed by integrated analysis of air-water-soil. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 347:119092. [PMID: 37742410 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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The prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in diverse habitats threatens public health. Watersheds represent critical freshwater ecosystems that interact with both the soil and atmosphere. However, a holistic understanding of ARGs distribution across these environmental media is currently inadequate. We profiled ARGs and bacterial communities in air-water-soil in the same watershed area during four seasons using high-throughput qPCR and 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Our findings demonstrated that aminoglycoside resistance genes (58.5%) were dominant in water, and multidrug resistance genes (55.2% and 54.2%) were dominant in soil and air. Five ARGs and nineteen bacterial genera were consistently detected in all samples, were named as shared genes or bacteria. Co-occurrence Network analysis revealed the co-occurrence module of resistance genes, mobile genetic elements (MGEs), and potential bacterial hosts, indicating that shared genes and bacteria may persist and co-spread across different environmental media. The risk assessment framework, based on ARGs' abundance, detection rate, and mobility, identified 33 high-risk ARGs. This is essential to evaluate the health risks of ARGs and to develop strategies to limit the threat of antibiotic resistance. Our study offers new insights into the risks associated with ARGs in the environment and suggests that ARGs may depend on specific bacterial cohabitants that co-exist with MGEs to facilitate their spread across environmental interfaces.
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- Zhen-Chao Zhou
- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Ningbo Research Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Ningbo, 315012, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Jain M, Sai Kiran P, Ghosal PS, Gupta AK. Development of microbial fuel cell integrated constructed wetland (CMFC) for removal of paracetamol and diclofenac in hospital wastewater. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 344:118686. [PMID: 37536238 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Hospital wastewater management has become a significant concern across the globe due to the presence of pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) and other toxic substances, which can potentially disrupt ecosystems. The presence of recalcitrant PhACs in hospital wastewater increases the difficulty level for conventional wastewater treatment systems. Furthermore, incorporating advanced oxidation-based treatment systems increase capital and operation costs. To reduce treatment costs, low-cost innovative technology, i.e., composite constructed wetland and microbial fuel cell system (CMFC), has been developed for higher treatment efficiency of PhACs in hospital wastewater along with simultaneous bioelectricity generation as an additional outcome. In this study, influencing operating parameters, such as initial chemical oxygen demand (COD), electrode spacing, and substrate-to-water-depth ratio, were optimized for two plant species: water hyacinth (WH) and duckweed (DW). The optimized systems were run in batch and continuous mode for WH-CMFC and DW-CMFC to treat synthetic hospital wastewater with paracetamol and diclofenac, and the bioelectricity generation was monitored. DW-CMFC system depicted better treatment efficiency and voltage generation as compared to WH-CMFC. In continuous mode, the DW-CMFC system exhibited a removal of 95.3% COD, 97.1% paracetamol, and 87.5% diclofenac. WH-CMFC and DW-CMFC achieved power densities of around 21.26 mW/m2 and 42.93 mW/m2, respectively. The fate of PhACs during and after treatment and toxicity analysis of the transformation products formed were also carried out. Higher bio-electricity generation and efficient wastewater treatment of the DW-CMFC make it a sustainable option for hospital wastewater management.
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- Mahak Jain
- School of Water Resources, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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- School of Water Resources, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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- School of Water Resources, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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- Environmental Engineering Division, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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Li H, Cao H, Li T, He Z, Zhao J, Zhang Y, Song HL. Biofilm electrode reactor coupled manganese ore substrate up-flow microbial fuel cell-constructed wetland system: High removal efficiencies of antibiotic, zinc (II), and the corresponding antibiotic resistance genes. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 460:132394. [PMID: 37657329 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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A coupled system comprised of a biofilm electrode reactor (BER) and a manganese ore substrate microbial fuel cell-constructed wetland (MFC-CW) system was used to remove co-exposed antibiotic and Zn (II), as well as simultaneously reduce copies of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the current study. In this system, BER primarily reduced the concentrations of antibiotics and Zn (II), and the effluent was used as the input to the MFC-CW, thereby providing electricity to BER. Co-exposure to a high concentration of Zn (II) decreased the relative abundances (RAs) of ARGs in the BER effluent, whereas the remaining sub-lethal concentration of Zn (II) increased the RAs of ARGs in the MFC-CW effluent. Even though the absolute copies of ARGs in the effluents increased during co-exposure, the total number of target ARG copies in the effluent of MFC-CW was significantly lower than that of BER. Moreover, BER pre-treatment eliminated most of Zn (II), which improved the electrical power generation characteristic of the MFC-CW unit. Correspondingly, the bacterial community and the ARGs hosts were analyzed to demonstrate the mechanism. In conclusion, the coupled system demonstrates significant potential to reduce antibiotics, Zn (II) and environmental risks posed by ARGs.
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- Hua Li
- College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- School of Environment, Jiangsu Engineering Lab of Water and Soil Eco-remediation, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Environmental Risk Prevention and Emergency Response Technology, Nanjing Normal University, Wenyuan Road 1, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Yao K, Huang X, Dong W, Wang F, Liu X, Yan Y, Qu Y, Fu Y. Changes of nitrogen and phosphorus removal pattern caused by alternating aerobic/anoxia from the perspective of microbial characteristics. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:68863-68876. [PMID: 37129825 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27302-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of different numbers of alternating aerobic/anoxic (A/O) cycles on pollutant removal. Three sequential batch reactors (SBRs) with varying numbers of alternating A/O cycles were established. Under the tertiary anoxic operating conditions, the removal efficiencies of chemical oxygen demand (COD), ammonia nitrogen (NH4+-N), total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP) were 88.73%, 89.56%, 72.15%, and 77.61%, respectively. Besides, alternating A/O affected the dominant microbial community relative abundance (Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes) and increased microbial richness and diversity. It also increased the relative abundance of aerobic denitrifying, heterotrophic nitrifying, and denitrifying phosphorus removal bacteria to change N and P removal patterns. Furthermore, the abundance of carbohydrate metabolism and amino acid metabolism was improved by alternating A/O to improve organic matter and TN removal.
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- Kai Yao
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China.
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Water Resources Utilization and Environmental Pollution Control, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Water Resources Utilization and Environmental Pollution Control, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Northeast China Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute Co. Ltd, Jilin, 130021, China
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- Northeast China Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute Co. Ltd, Jilin, 130021, China
- Urban and Rural Water Environment Technology R&D Center, China Communications Construction Co. Ltd, Jilin, 130021, China
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- Northeast China Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute Co. Ltd, Jilin, 130021, China
- Urban and Rural Water Environment Technology R&D Center, China Communications Construction Co. Ltd, Jilin, 130021, China
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- China Urban and Rural Holdings Group Co. Ltd, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Simulation and Regulation of River Basin Water Cycle, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Beijing, 100038, China
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Cheng Z, Xu D, Zhang Q, Tao Z, Hong R, Chen Y, Tang X, Zeng S, Wang S. Enhanced nickel removal and synchronous bioelectricity generation based on substrate types in microbial fuel cell coupled with constructed wetland: performance and microbial response. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:19725-19736. [PMID: 36239892 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23458-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this study, an attempt was made to clarify the impact of substrates on the microbial fuel cell coupled with constructed wetland (CW-MFC) towards the treatment of nickel-containing wastewater. Herein, zeolite (ZEO), coal cinder (COA), ceramsite (CER), and granular activated carbon (GAC) were respectively introduced into lab-scaled CW-MFCs to systematically investigate the operational performances and microbial community response. GAC was deemed as the most effective substrate, and the corresponding device yielded favorable nickel removal efficiencies over 99% at different initial concentrations of nickel. GAC-CW-MFC likewise produced a maximum output voltage of 573 mV, power density of 8.95 mW/m2, and internal resistance of 177.9 Ω, respectively. The strong adsorptive capacity of nickel by GAC, accounting for 54.5% of total contaminant content, was mainly responsible for the favorable nickel removal performances of device GAC-CW-MFC. The high-valence Ni2+ was partially reduced to elemental Ni0 on the cathode, which provided evidence for the removal of heavy metals via the cathodic reduction of CW-MFC. The microbial community structure varied considerably as a result of substrates addition. For an introduction of GAC into the CW-MFC, a remarkably enriched population of genera Thermincola, norank_f__Geobacteraceae, Anaerovorax, Bacillus, etc. was noted. This study was dedicated to providing a theoretical guidance for an effective regulation of CW-MFC treatment on nickel-containing wastewater and accompanied by bioelectricity generation via the introduction of optimal substrate.
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- Zhan Cheng
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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Advances in microbial electrochemistry-enhanced constructed wetlands. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 38:239. [PMID: 36260261 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-022-03413-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Constructed wetland (CW) is an effective ecological technology to treat water pollution and has the significant advantages of high impact resistance, simple construction process, and low maintenance cost. However, under extreme conditions such as low temperature, high salt concentration, and multiple types of pollutants, some bottlenecks exist, including the difficulty in improving operating efficiency and the low pollutant removal rate. Microbial electrochemical technology is an emerging clean energy technology and has the similar structure and pollutant removal mechanism to CW. Microbial electrochemistry combined with CW can improve the overall removal effect of pollutants in wetlands. This review summarizes characterization methods of microbial electrochemistry-enhanced constructed wetland systems, construction methods of different composite systems, mechanisms of single and composite systems, and removal effects of composite systems on different pollutants in water bodies. Based on the shortcomings of existing studies, the potential breakthroughs in microbial electrochemistry-enhanced constructed wetlands are proposed for developing the optimization solution of constructed wetlands.
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Mustafa FH, Attia HAA, Yahya R, Elshaarawy RF, Hassan N. Cellulose microfibrils-embedded sulfonated polyethersulfone for efficient Zn2+ ions removal from aqueous effluents. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Wang J, Ren K, Zhu Y, Huang J, Liu S. A Review of Recent Advances in Microbial Fuel Cells: Preparation, Operation, and Application. BIOTECH (BASEL (SWITZERLAND)) 2022; 11:biotech11040044. [PMID: 36278556 PMCID: PMC9589990 DOI: 10.3390/biotech11040044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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The microbial fuel cell has been considered a promising alternative to traditional fossil energy. It has great potential in energy production, waste management, and biomass valorization. However, it has several technical issues, such as low power generation efficiency and operational stability. These issues limit the scale-up and commercialization of MFC systems. This review presents the latest progress in microbial community selection and genetic engineering techniques for enhancing microbial electricity production. The summary of substrate selection covers defined substrates and some inexpensive complex substrates, such as wastewater and lignocellulosic biomass materials. In addition, it also includes electrode modification, electron transfer mediator selection, and optimization of operating conditions. The applications of MFC systems introduced in this review involve wastewater treatment, production of value-added products, and biosensors. This review focuses on the crucial process of microbial fuel cells from preparation to application and provides an outlook for their future development.
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- Jianfei Wang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
- The Center for Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
- Correspondence:
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Ji B, Zhao Y, Li Q, Yang Y, Wei T, Tang C, Zhang J, Ruan W, Tai Y. Interrelation between macrophytes roots and cathode in constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells: Further evidence. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 838:156071. [PMID: 35597339 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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As an essential component in constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells (CW-MFC) system, the macrophytes play multiple roles in bioelectricity generation and decontaminants performance. However, the interrelation between macrophytes roots and cathode has not been fully investigated despite the fact that plant cultivation strategy is a critical issue in practice. For the first time, this study was designed to explore the interaction between macrophytes and cathode in CW-MFC by planting Cyperus altrnlifolius at relatively different positions from the cathode. The results showed that plants exhibited higher bioelectricity generation and dramatically improved pollution removal, as well as the improved richness and diversity of cathode microbes. More significantly, the relative locations between the plant roots and the cathode could lead to different cathode working patterns, while the optimal cathode pattern "plant root-assisted bio- & air-cathode" was formed when the plant roots are directly placed on the air-cathode layer in CW-MFC. The insight into the plant root and cathode relationship lies in whether the "multi-function cathode" can be established. This study contributes to increase the knowledge regarding the presence and behavior of plant roots and cathode throughout a CW-MFC system.
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- Bin Ji
- Department of Ecology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Eco-Hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-Hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China.
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- Department of Ecology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Tropical and Subtropical Aquatic Ecological Engineering, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Ecology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Tropical and Subtropical Aquatic Ecological Engineering, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-Hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China; Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-Hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China
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- Department of Ecology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Tropical and Subtropical Aquatic Ecological Engineering, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Ecology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Tropical and Subtropical Aquatic Ecological Engineering, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Ecology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Tropical and Subtropical Aquatic Ecological Engineering, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, PR China.
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Baby MG, Ahammed MM. Nutrient removal and recovery from wastewater by microbial fuel cell-based systems - A review. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2022; 86:29-55. [PMID: 35838281 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2022.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a green innovative technology that can be employed for nutrient removal/recovery as well as for energy production from wastewater. This paper summarizes the recent advances in the use of MFCs for nutrient removal/recovery. Different configurations of MFCs used for nutrient removal are first described. Different types of nutrient removal/recovery mechanisms such as precipitation, biological uptake by microalgae, nitrification, denitrification and ammonia stripping occurring in MFCs are discussed. Recovery of nutrients as struvite or cattiite by precipitation, as microalgal biomass and as ammonium salts are common. This review shows that while higher nutrient removal/recovery is possible with MFCs and their modifications compared to other techniques as indicated by many laboratory studies, field-scale studies and optimization of operational parameters are needed to develop efficient MFCs for nutrient removal and recovery and electricity generation from different types of wastewaters.
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- Merin Grace Baby
- Civil Engineering Department, S V National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, India E-mail:
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- Civil Engineering Department, S V National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, India E-mail:
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Jin X, Yang N, Liu H, Wang S. Membrane penetration of nitrogen and its effects on nitrogen removal in dual-chambered microbial fuel cells. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 297:134038. [PMID: 35183587 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Owing to membrane penetration, a novel route of nitrogen removal was proposed in a dual-chamber microbial fuel cell with a proton exchange membrane (PEM). The results showed that NH4+-N rapidly migrated across PEM with a mass transfer coefficient (KA) of 1.79 ± 0.51 × 10-4 cm s-1, 50% of which was oxidized to NO3--N in the cathode chamber, then the remainder being eliminated by short-cut nitrification/denitrification. Meanwhile, NO3--N went across the PEM again with a low KA of 5.50 ± 0.24 × 10-6 cm s-1, and was subsequently reduced via anodic denitrification. In the anode, the functional microorganisms were divided into exoelectrogenic bacteria (46.2%) and denitrifying bacteria (37.3%), while the dominated bacteria were mainly affiliated with nitrifying bacteria (19.6%) and aerobic denitrifying bacteria (52.9%) in the cathode. These findings provide a new insight into nitrogen removal during bioelectrochemical treatment of actual wastewater.
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- Xiaojun Jin
- CAS Key Laboratory of Reservoir Aquatic Environment, Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing, 400714, China
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- Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (BIOMA), Chengdu, 610041, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Reservoir Aquatic Environment, Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing, 400714, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Reservoir Aquatic Environment, Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing, 400714, China.
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Wang Y, Zhang X, Lin H. Removal of Cr(vi) and p-chlorophenol and generation of electricity using constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells based on Leersia hexandra Swartz: p-chlorophenol concentration and hydraulic retention time effects. RSC Adv 2022; 12:15123-15132. [PMID: 35702437 PMCID: PMC9112668 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra01828d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Heavy metals and phenolic compounds existing in polluted wastewater are a threat to the environment and human safety. A downflow Leersia hexandra Swartz constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell (DLCW-MFC) was designed to treat polluted wastewater containing Cr(vi) and p-chlorophenol (4-CP). To determine the effect of 4-CP concentration and hydraulic retention time (HRT) on the performance of the DLCW-MFC system, the wastewater purification, electricity generation, electrochemical performance, and L. hexandra growth status were studied. Addition of 17.9 mg L-1 4-CP improved the power density (72.04 mW m-2) and the charge transfer capacity (exchange current, 4.72 × 10-3 A) of DLCW-MFC. The removal rates of Cr(vi) and 4-CP at a 4-CP concentration of 17.9 mg L-1 were 98.8% and 38.1%, respectively. The Cr content in L. hexandra was 17.66 mg/10 plants. However, a 4-CP concentration of 35.7 mg L-1 inhibited the removal of Cr(vi) and the growth of L. hexandra, and decreased the electricity generation (2.5 mW m-2) as well as exchange current (1.21 × 10-3 A) of DLCW-MFC. An increase in power density and removal of Cr(vi) and 4-CP, along with an enhanced transport coefficient of L. hexandra, was observed with HRT. At an optimal HRT of 6.5 d, the power density, coulomb efficiency, and exchange current of DLCW-MFC were 72.25 mW m-2, 2.38%, and 4.99 × 10-3 A, respectively. The removal rates of Cr(vi) and 4-CP were 99.0% and 78.6%, respectively. The Cr content and transport coefficient of L. hexandra were 4.56 mg/10 plants and 0.451, respectively. Thus, DLCW-MFC is a promising technology that can be used to detoxify polluted wastewater containing composite mixtures and synchronously generate electricity.
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- Yian Wang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology 319 Yanshan Street Guilin 541000 China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Areas, Guilin University of Technology 319 Yanshan Street Guilin 541000 China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology 319 Yanshan Street Guilin 541000 China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Areas, Guilin University of Technology 319 Yanshan Street Guilin 541000 China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology 319 Yanshan Street Guilin 541000 China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Areas, Guilin University of Technology 319 Yanshan Street Guilin 541000 China
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Yu G, Wang G, Chi T, Du C, Wang J, Li P, Zhang Y, Wang S, Yang K, Long Y, Chen H. Enhanced removal of heavy metals and metalloids by constructed wetlands: A review of approaches and mechanisms. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 821:153516. [PMID: 35101517 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Constructed wetlands (CWs) are increasingly employed to remediate heavy metal and metalloid (HMM)-polluted water. However, the disadvantages of HMM removal by conventional CWs (without enhancement), such as an unstable and unpredictable removal efficiency, hinder the reliability of this technology. The objective of this study was to review research on enhanced CWs for HMM removal. In particular, we performed a bibliometric analysis to evaluate research trends, critical literature, and keyword evolution in recent years. Subsequently, we reviewed various enhanced approaches for the application of CWs for the removal of HMMs, including the use of improved substrates, aquatic macrophytes, microorganisms, bioelectrochemical coupling systems, hybrid CW, external additives, and operation parameters. Furthermore, the main mechanisms underlying HMM removal by these approaches are summarized. Our review clearly reveals that research on the remediation of HMM-polluted water via CW technology is receiving increased attention, with no apparent trends in topics. The selection of appropriate enhanced approaches or operation parameters as well as methodological improvements should be based on the dominant environmental conditions of the CW column and removal mechanisms for the targeted HMMs. Based on the established literature, several suggestions are proposed to guide the optimization of the design and operation of efficient CWs for the treatment of HMM-polluted water.
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- Guanlong Yu
- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China.
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Apollon W, Rusyn I, González-Gamboa N, Kuleshova T, Luna-Maldonado AI, Vidales-Contreras JA, Kamaraj SK. Improvement of zero waste sustainable recovery using microbial energy generation systems: A comprehensive review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 817:153055. [PMID: 35032528 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microbial energy generation systems, i.e., bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) are promising sustainable technologies that have been used in different fields of application such as biofuel production, biosensor, nutrient recovery, wastewater treatment, and heavy metals removal. However, BESs face great challenges such as large-scale application in real time, low power performance, and suitable materials for their configuration. This review paper aimed to discuss the use of BES systems such as conventional microbial fuel cells (MFCs), as well as plant microbial fuel cell (P-MFC), sediment microbial fuel cell (S-MFC), constructed wetland microbial fuel cell (CW-MFC), osmotic microbial fuel cell (OsMFC), photo-bioelectrochemical fuel cell (PBFC), and MFC-Fenton systems in the zero waste sustainable recovery process. Firstly, the configuration and electrode materials used in BESs as the main sources to improve the performance of these technologies are discussed. Additionally, zero waste recovery process from solid and wastewater feedstock, i.e., energy recovery: electricity generation (from 12 to 26,680 mW m-2) and fuel generation, i.e., H2 (170 ± 2.7 L-1 L-1 d-1) and CH4 (107.6 ± 3.2 mL-1 g-1), nutrient recovery of 100% (PO43-P), and 13-99% (NH4+-N), heavy metal removal/recovery: water recovery, nitrate (100%), sulfate (53-99%), and sulfide recovery/removal (99%), antibiotic, dye removal, and other product recovery are critically analyzed in this review paper. Finally, the perspective and challenges, and future outlook are highlighted. There is no doubt that BES technologies are an economical option for the simultaneous zero waste elimination and energy recovery. However, more research is required to carry out the large-scale application of BES, as well as their commercialization.
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- Wilgince Apollon
- Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, Faculty of Agronomy, Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Francisco Villa S/N, Ex-Hacienda El Canadá, General Escobedo, Nuevo León 66050, Mexico.
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- Department of Ecology and Sustainaible Environmental Management, Viacheslav Chornovil Institute of Sustainable Development, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Stepan Bandera st., 12, Lviv 79013, Ukraine
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- Renewable Energy Unit, Yucatan Center for Scientist Research, Carretera Sierra Papacal-Chuburná Puerto Km 5, CP 97302 Sierra Papacal, Yucatan, Mexico
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- Agrophysical Research Institute, Department of Plant Lightphysiology and Agroecosystem Bioproductivity, 195220 Saint-Petersburg 14, Grazhdanskiy pr., Russia
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, Faculty of Agronomy, Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Francisco Villa S/N, Ex-Hacienda El Canadá, General Escobedo, Nuevo León 66050, Mexico
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, Faculty of Agronomy, Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Francisco Villa S/N, Ex-Hacienda El Canadá, General Escobedo, Nuevo León 66050, Mexico
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- TecNM-Instituto Tecnológico El Llano Aguascalientes (ITEL), Laboratorio de Medio Ambiente Sostenible, Km.18 Carretera Aguascalientes-San Luis Potosí, El Llano Ags. C.P. 20330, Mexico.
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Wang J, Long Y, Yu G, Wang G, Zhou Z, Li P, Zhang Y, Yang K, Wang S. A Review on Microorganisms in Constructed Wetlands for Typical Pollutant Removal: Species, Function, and Diversity. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:845725. [PMID: 35450286 PMCID: PMC9016276 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.845725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Constructed wetlands (CWs) have been proven as a reliable alternative to traditional wastewater treatment technologies. Microorganisms in CWs, as an important component, play a key role in processes such as pollutant degradation and nutrient transformation. Therefore, an in-depth analysis of the community structure and diversity of microorganisms, especially for functional microorganisms, in CWs is important to understand its performance patterns and explore optimized strategies. With advances in molecular biotechnology, it is now possible to analyze and study microbial communities and species composition in complex environments. This review performed bibliometric analysis of microbial studies in CWs to evaluate research trends and identify the most studied pollutants. On this basis, the main functional microorganisms of CWs involved in the removal of these pollutants are summarized, and the effects of these pollutants on microbial diversity are investigated. The result showed that the main phylum involved in functional microorganisms in CWs include Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria and Firmicutes. These functional microorganisms can remove pollutants from CWs by catalyzing chemical reactions, biodegradation, biosorption, and supporting plant growth, etc. Regarding microbial alpha diversity, heavy metals and high concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus significantly reduce microbial richness and diversity, whereas antibiotics can cause large fluctuations in alpha diversity. Overall, this review can provide new ideas and directions for the research of microorganisms in CWs.
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- Jianwu Wang
- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
- Engineering and Technical Center of Hunan Provincial Environmental Protection for River-Lake Dredging Pollution Control, Changsha, China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
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Man Q, Li H, Ma X, Gao P, Ren G, Zhou B, Liu H. Distribution coefficients of nitrogen pollutants between water and sediment and their environmental risks in Lingang hybrid constructed wetland fed by industrial tailwater, Tianjin, China. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:26312-26321. [PMID: 34853995 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17741-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Exploring the fate of nitrogen pollutants in constructed wetlands (CWs) fed by industrial tailwater is significant to strengthen its pollution control and promoting the development of CWs in the field of micro-polluted water treatment. In this study, the distribution coefficients and the environmental risks of nitrogen pollutants between water and sediment of the hybrid CW in Tianjin were systematically investigated. From a spatial perspective, the nitrogen pollutants could be removed in this hybrid CW, and subsurface flow wetland played a key role in nitrogen pollutant removal. From a temporal perspective, the concentration of nitrogen pollutants was largely affected by the dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature. The distribution coefficient of nitrogen pollutants between water and sediment was further clarified, suggesting that NH4+-N was more likely to be enriched in sediments due to microbial process. The overall level of pollution in hybrid CW was moderate according to the nutritional pollution index (NPI) analysis. The risk assessment indicated that timely dredging control measures should be considered to maintain the performance of hybrid CW.
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- Quanli Man
- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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- Tianjin Academy of Environmental Sciences, Tianjin, 300191, China
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- Tianjin Academy of Environmental Sciences, Tianjin, 300191, China
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Selvasembian R, Mal J, Rani R, Sinha R, Agrahari R, Joshua I, Santhiagu A, Pradhan N. Recent progress in microbial fuel cells for industrial effluent treatment and energy generation: Fundamentals to scale-up application and challenges. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 346:126462. [PMID: 34863847 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) technology have the potential to decarbonize electricity generation and offer an eco-friendly route for treating a wide range of industrial effluents from power generation, petrochemical, tannery, brewery, dairy, textile, pulp/paper industries, and agro-industries. Despite successful laboratory-scale studies, several obstacles limit the MFC technology for real-world applications. This review article aimed to discuss the most recent state-of-the-art information on MFC architecture, design, components, electrode materials, and anodic exoelectrogens to enhance MFC performance and reduce cost. In addition, the article comprehensively reviewed the industrial effluent characteristics, integrating conventional technologies with MFCs for advanced resource recycling with a particular focus on the simultaneous bioelectricity generation and treatment of various industrial effluents. Finally, the article discussed the challenges, opportunities, and future perspectives for the large-scale applications of MFCs for sustainable industrial effluent management and energy recovery.
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- Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur 613401, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
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- School of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Shang Y, Wu X, Wang X, Wei Q, Ma S, Sun G, Zhang H, Wang L, Dou H, Zhang H. Factors affecting seasonal variation of microbial community structure in Hulun Lake, China. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 805:150294. [PMID: 34536882 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Microbial communities play an important role in water quality regulation and biogeochemical cycling in freshwater ecosystems. However, there is a lack of research on the seasonal variation in lake water microorganisms in cold environments. In this study, 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing was used to explore the microbial community and its influencing factors in Hulun Lake water during different seasons. The results showed that Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Bacteroidetes were the most important phyla in the microbial community of Hulun Lake, but they had significant seasonal differences in their distribution. In addition, significant seasonal differences were observed in the α diversity of microorganisms, with bacterial diversity being higher in winter than in summer. Changes in environmental variables were significantly correlated with changes in the microbial community, and the rapid changes in temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen are potentially the major factors influencing seasonal bacterial diversity trends. The findings of the present study enhance our understanding of the microbial communities in alpine lake ecosystems and are of great significance for the management and protection of lake ecosystems.
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- Yongquan Shang
- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong Province, China
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- Hulunbuir Academy of Inland Lakes in Northern Cold & Arid Areas, Hulunbuir, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong Province, China.
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From Waste to Watts: Updates on Key Applications of Microbial Fuel Cells in Wastewater Treatment and Energy Production. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14020955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Due to fossil fuel depletion and the rapid growth of industry, it is critical to develop environmentally friendly and long-term alternative energy technologies. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a powerful platform for extracting energy from various sources and converting it to electricity. As no intermediate steps are required to harness the electricity from the organic substrate’s stored chemical energy, MFC technology offers a sustainable alternative source of energy production. The generation of electricity from the organic substances contained in waste using MFC technology could provide a cost-effective solution to the issue of environmental pollution and energy shortages in the near future. Thus, technical advancements in bioelectricity production from wastewater are becoming commercially viable. Due to practical limitations, and although promising prospects have been reported in recent investigations, MFCs are incapable of upscaling and of high-energy production. In this review paper, intensive research has been conducted on MFCs’ applications in the treatment of wastewater. Several types of waste have been extensively studied, including municipal or domestic waste, industrial waste, brewery wastewater, and urine waste. Furthermore, the applications of MFCs in the removal of nutrients (nitrogen and sulphates) and precious metals from wastewater were also intensively reviewed. As a result, the efficacy of various MFCs in achieving sustainable power generation from wastewater has been critically addressed in this study.
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Mier AA, Olvera-Vargas H, Mejía-López M, Longoria A, Verea L, Sebastian PJ, Arias DM. A review of recent advances in electrode materials for emerging bioelectrochemical systems: From biofilm-bearing anodes to specialized cathodes. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 283:131138. [PMID: 34146871 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Bioelectrochemical systems (BES), mainly microbial fuel cells (MEC) and microbial electrolysis cells (MFC), are unique biosystems that use electroactive bacteria (EAB) to produce electrons in the form of electric energy for different applications. BES have attracted increasing attention as a sustainable, low-cost, and neutral-carbon option for energy production, wastewater treatment, and biosynthesis. Complex interactions between EAB and the electrode materials play a crucial role in system performance and scalability. The electron transfer processes from the EAB to the anode surface or from the cathode surface to the EAB have been the object of numerous investigations in BES, and the development of new materials to maximize energy production and overall performance has been a hot topic in the last years. The present review paper discusses the advances on innovative electrode materials for emerging BES, which include MEC coupled to anaerobic digestion (MEC-AD), Microbial Desalination Cells (MDC), plant-MFC (P-MFC), constructed wetlands-MFC (CW-MFC), and microbial electro-Fenton (BEF). Detailed insights on innovative electrode modification strategies to improve the electrode transfer kinetics on each emerging BES are provided. The effect of materials on microbial population is also discussed in this review. Furthermore, the challenges and opportunities for materials scientists and engineers working in BES are presented at the end of this work aiming at scaling up and industrialization of such versatile systems.
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- Alicia A Mier
- Bioenergy Lab, Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Priv. Xochicalco S/n, Col. Centro, Temixco, Morelos, CP 62580, Mexico
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- Bioenergy Lab, Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Priv. Xochicalco S/n, Col. Centro, Temixco, Morelos, CP 62580, Mexico
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- Bioenergy Lab, Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Priv. Xochicalco S/n, Col. Centro, Temixco, Morelos, CP 62580, Mexico
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- Bioenergy Lab, Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Priv. Xochicalco S/n, Col. Centro, Temixco, Morelos, CP 62580, Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigación e Innovación en Energías Renovables, Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas, Libramiento Norte Poniente 1150, 29039, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico
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- Bioenergy Lab, Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Priv. Xochicalco S/n, Col. Centro, Temixco, Morelos, CP 62580, Mexico
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- Bioenergy Lab, Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Priv. Xochicalco S/n, Col. Centro, Temixco, Morelos, CP 62580, Mexico.
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Xu F, Sun R, Wang H, Wang Y, Liu Y, Jin X, Zhao Z, Zhang Y, Cai W, Wang C, Kong Q. Improving the outcomes from electroactive constructed wetlands by mixing wastewaters from different beverage-processing industries. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 283:131203. [PMID: 34147984 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Denitrification in electroactive constructed wetland (EW) systems is constrained by the carbon source and the carbon/nitrogen (C/N) ratio (the COD/TN ratio). In this study, wastewater with a high C/N from a brewery was added to wastewater with a low C/N (dairy wastewater) in an EW system, and the pollutant removal, bioelectricity generation, transformations of dissolved organic matter, and microbial community structures were evaluated. The results showed that the average removal rates of ammonium nitrogen, total nitrogen, and chemical oxygen demand from the wastewater mixture were 6.40%, 46.44%, and 23.85% higher than those from the wastewater with a low C/N, respectively. Dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium was effectively inhibited, and the NH4+-N removal was 25.52% higher, when the wastewater mixture was used instead of the high C/N wastewater. Similarly, the output voltage was significantly increased, and the internal resistance of the device was reduced, for the wastewater mixture. The structure of the microbial community improved, the relative abundance of electrochemically active bacteria was higher, and the protein-like and humic-like components were lower, in the mixture treatment than in the individual treatment. The results show that the nitrogen removal and biopower generation improved in an EW system when high C/N wastewater was used as the carbon source.
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- Fei Xu
- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China
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- College of Arts, Shandong Management University, Jinan, 250357, PR China
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- Shandong Provincial Geo-Mineral Engineering Co., Ltd., Jinan, 250013, PR China
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- Shandong Provincial Geo-Mineral Engineering Co., Ltd., Jinan, 250013, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China.
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Ratheesh A, Elias L, Aboobakar Shibli SM. Tuning of Electrode Surface for Enhanced Bacterial Adhesion and Reactions: A Review on Recent Approaches. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:5809-5838. [PMID: 35006924 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The study of bacterial adhesion and its consequences has great significance in different fields such as marine science, renewable energy sectors, soil and plant ecology, food industry, and the biomedical field. Generally, the adverse effects of microbial surface interactions have attained wide visibility. However, herein, we present distinct approaches to highlight the beneficial aspects of microbial surface interactions for various applications rather than deal with the conventional negative aspects or prevention strategies. The surface microbial reactions can be tuned for useful biochemical or bio-electrochemical applications, which are otherwise unattainable through conventional routes. In this context, the present review is a comprehensive approach to highlight the basic principles and signature parameters that are responsible for the useful microbial-electrode interactions. It also proposes various surface tuning strategies, which are useful for tuning the electrode characteristics particularly suitable for the enhanced bacterial adhesion and reactions. The tuning of surface characteristics of electrodes is discussed with a special reference to the Microbial Fuel Cell as an example.
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- Anjana Ratheesh
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695 581, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695 581, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695 581, India.,Centre for Renewable Energy and Materials, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695 581, India
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Ebrahimi A, Sivakumar M, McLauchlan C. A taxonomy of design factors in constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell performance: A review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 291:112723. [PMID: 33940362 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The past decade has seen the rapid development of constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell (CW-MFC) technology in many aspects. The first publication on the combination of constructed wetland (CW) and microbial fuel cell (MFC) appeared in 2012, subsequently, research on the subject has grown exponentially to improve the performance of CW-MFCs in their dual roles of wastewater treatment and power generation. Although significant research has been conducted on this technology worldwide, a comprehensive and critical review of effective controlling parameters is lacking. More broadly, research is needed to draw up-to-date conclusions on recent developments and to identify knowledge gaps for further studies. This review paper systematically enumerates and reviews research studies published in this area to determine the key design factors and their role in CW-MFC performance. Moreover, a taxonomy of all CW-MFC design parameters has been synthesised from the literature. Importantly, this original work provides a comprehensive conceptual framework for future researchers, designers, builders, and users to understand CW-MFC technology. Within the taxonomy, parameters are placed in three main categories (physical/environmental, chemical, and biological/electrochemical) and comprehensive details are given for each parameter. Finally, a comprehensive summary of the parameters has been tabulated showing their impact on CW-MFC operation, design recommendations from literature, and the significant research gaps that this review has identified within the existing literature. It is hoped that this paper will provide a clear and rich picture of this technology at its current stage of development and furthermore, will facilitate a deeper understanding of CW-MFC performance for long-term and large-scale development.
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- Atieh Ebrahimi
- School of Civil, Mining, and Environmental Engineering, University of Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia.
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- School of Civil, Mining, and Environmental Engineering, University of Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, University of Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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Devanesan S, AlSalhi MS. Effective removal of Cd 2+, Zn 2+ by immobilizing the non-absorbent active catalyst by packed bed column reactor for industrial wastewater treatment. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 277:130230. [PMID: 34384169 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Cadmium and zinc are leading heavy metal pollutants causing serious health problems when discharged into the aquatic environments. The present investigation focused on the bioaccumulation of Cd2+ and Zn2+depending on the sorption process by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens HM28. The selected bacterium was multi-metal (Zn2+, Pb2+, Cd2+, Cu2+ and Li+) and antibiotic (cefotaxime, ampicilin, nalidixic acid, ceftazidime, penicillin and kanamycin) resistance was resolved. The identified strain showed maximum resistance onCd2+ (2575 ppm) and Zn2+ (1300 ppm). The sorption of Cd2+ and Zn2+ by a dried bacterium was investigated. Biosorption of Cd2+ was maximum (98.4 ± 5.2%) at 100 mg/L concentration and maximum Zn2+ (98.3 ± 1.5%) was detected in the medium containing 150 mg/L metal ion. Bioremoval was maximum after 30 min contact time with dried biomass and the absorption rate improved. The optimum Cd2+ and Zn2+ bioremoval yield of 93 ± 4.4% and 89.8 ± 4.3% were observed, at pH 7.0 and 7.5, respectively. Despite the significant reduction in growth rate, heavy metals increased nitro-blue tetrazolium reduction from 11 ± 1.3 to 67 ± 3.3%. Dehydrogenase activity elevated due to heavy metal stress. Bacterial biomass was immobilized in a glass column (20 cm × 2 cm). Biosorption of Cd2+ and Zn2+ ions were performed in a packed bed column. The breakthrough time of Cd2+ was 210 min at 1 mL/min flow rate and it decreased 94 min at 5 mL/min flow rate, whereas 240 min at 1 mL/min, and 90 min at 5 mL/min, respectively. The absorption capacity was 4.87 ± 0.8 to 5.43 ± 0.5 mg/g for Cd2+ and 3.85 ± 0.3 to 4.53 ± 0.4 mg/g for Zn2+. The present findings revealed the potential of B. amyloliquefaciens HM28 biomass in Cd2+ and Zn2+ biosorption, with feasibility in the bioremediation of Cd2+ and Zn2+ contaminated water.
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- Sandhanasamy Devanesan
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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Mellado M, Vera J. Microorganisms that participate in biochemical cycles in wetlands. Can J Microbiol 2021; 67:771-788. [PMID: 34233131 DOI: 10.1139/cjm-2020-0336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Several biochemical cycles are performed in natural wetlands (NWs) and constructed wetlands (CWs). The knowledge of the microorganisms could be used to monitor the restoration of wetlands or the performance of the wastewater treatment. Regarding bacteria, Proteobacteria phylum is the most abundant in NWs and CWs, which possesses a role in N, P, and S cycles, and in the degradation of organic matter. Other phyla are present in lower abundance. Archaea participate in methanogenesis, methane oxidation, and the methanogenic N2 fixation. Sulfur and phosphorus cycles are also performed by other microorganisms, such as Chloroflexi or Nitrospirae phyla. In general, there is more information about the N cycle, especially nitrification and denitrification. Processes where archaea participate (e.g. methane oxidation, methanogenic N2 fixation) are still unclear their metabolic role and several of these microorganisms have not been isolated so far. The study can use 16S rDNA genes or functional genes. The use of functional genes gives information to monitor specific microbial populations and 16S rDNA is more suitable to perform the taxonomic classification. Also, there are several Candidatus microorganisms, which have not been isolated so far. However, it has been described their metabolic role in the biochemical cycles in wetlands.
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- Macarena Mellado
- Universidad de Santiago de Chile, 28065, Santiago de Chile, Chile, 8320000;
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- Universidad del Bio-Bio - Sede Chillán, 185153, Chillán, Chile;
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Tabassum N, Islam N, Ahmed S. Progress in microbial fuel cells for sustainable management of industrial effluents. Process Biochem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2021.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Ji B, Zhao Y, Vymazal J, Mander Ü, Lust R, Tang C. Mapping the field of constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell: A review and bibliometric analysis. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 262:128366. [PMID: 33182086 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 09/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The embedding microbial fuel cell (MFC) into constructed wetlands (CW) to form CW-MFC bears the potential to obtain bioelectricity and a clean environment. In this study, a bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer based on Web of Science data was conducted to provide an overview by tracing the development footprint of this technology. The countries, institutions, authors, key terms, and keywords were tracked and corresponding mapping was generated. From 2012 to September 2020, 442 authors from 129 organizations in 26 countries published 135 publications in 42 journals with total citation of 3139 times were found. The key terms analysis showed four clusters: bioelectricity generation performance, mechanism study, refractory pollutants removal, and enhanced conventional contaminants removal. Further research themes include exploring the biochemical properties of electrochemically active bacteria, emerging contaminants removal, effective bioelectricity harvest and the use, and biosensor development as well as scaling-up for real field application. The bibliometric results provide valuable references and information on potential research directions for future studies.
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- Bin Ji
- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Water Resources and Hydroelectric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Eco-Hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China
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- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Water Resources and Hydroelectric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Eco-Hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Tartu, Vanemuise 46, 51014, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Tartu, Vanemuise 46, 51014, Tartu, Estonia
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- School of Water and Environmental Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, PR China
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Huang J, Wang J, Jia L. Removal of zinc(II) from livestock and poultry sewage by a zinc(II) resistant bacteria. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21027. [PMID: 33273584 PMCID: PMC7713077 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78138-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In order to remediate Zn-contaminated livestock and poultry sewage, a zinc-resistant bacterial strain was screened and isolated from the manure of livestock and poultry and identified by molecular biology. The optimal conditions for removing zinc(II) from strain XZN4 were determined by single-factor experiments as follows: within 3 times of repeated use, pH value was 5, initial concentration of zinc(II) was 100 mg/L, the amount of bacteria was 6 g/L, the temperature was 25-30 °C, and the removal equilibrium time was 60 min. Then, through adsorption isotherm model, scanning electron microscope image, energy dispersive spectrum analysis, infrared spectrum analysis and sterilization control experiment, it was found that the removal of zinc(II) by bacteria was single-molecule layer adsorption, which was carried out in coordination with degradation. The influence of different concentrations of copper(II), ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, and chlortetracycline on the removal of zinc(II) from livestock and poultry sewage by XZN4 strain in the actual application was discussed. The bacteria can reduce the concentration of zinc(II) from the complex livestock and poultry waste water to below the discharge standard, and has a strong environmental tolerance, the highest removal rate reached 88.6% and the highest removal amount reached 10.30 mg/L. The screening and application of XZN4 strain can thus be of great significance for the microbial treatment of zinc(II) in complex livestock and poultry sewage. The results will provide guidance for the microbial remediation of heavy metal pollution.
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- Jiang Huang
- Key Laboratory of Straw Biology and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin, China
- College of Resource and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Straw Biology and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
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- College of Resource and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Yu G, Wang G, Li J, Chi T, Wang S, Peng H, Chen H, Du C, Jiang C, Liu Y, Zhou L, Wu H. Enhanced Cd 2+ and Zn 2+ removal from heavy metal wastewater in constructed wetlands with resistant microorganisms. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 316:123898. [PMID: 32736182 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The bioaugmentation role of microbes is often impeded by heavy metal (HM) ions in constructed wetlands (CWs). To explore the interaction between microbes and HM ions, two identical CWs: an MCW (with resistant microorganisms) and a CCW (as control) were used in this study. Experiments analyzed static adsorption performance in a synthetic HM solution. The removal performance of Cd2+ and Zn2+ was further investigated in both CWs. The removal efficiencies (REs) of 81.92-99.56% and 74.05-98.79% were achieved for Cd2+ and Zn2+ in the adsorption study, respectively. Significantly higher REs of Cd2+ (99.60%), and Zn2+ (94.41%) were achieved in the MCW. The microbial community analysis revealed that the dominant genera were Serratia and Pseudomonas in the MCW. The subcellular analysis further demonstrated that the HMs bioaccumulated mainly in the cytomembrane and cell wall. These results indicate that CW with resistant microorganisms inoculated was an effective strategy for treating HMs wastewater.
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- Guanlong Yu
- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- Northern Soil and Groundwater Remediation Research Laboratory, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George V2N 4Z9, Canada
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China.
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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Deng S, Xie B, Kong Q, Peng S, Wang H, Hu Z, Li D. An oxic/anoxic-integrated and Fe/C micro-electrolysis-mediated vertical constructed wetland for decentralized low-carbon greywater treatment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 315:123802. [PMID: 32683289 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The treatment of decentralized low-carbon greywater in rural area, particularly in cold weather, remains a challenge. Oxic/anoxic process and Fe/C micro-electrolysis were incorporated into vertical constructed wetland to develop ME-(O/A)CW for practical decentralized low-carbon greywater treatment. ME-(O/A)CW provided NH4+-N, TN, TP and COD removal of 94.3%, 86.2%, 98.0% and 92.7%, respectively, at hydraulic loading rate of 0.9 m3/(m2·d) under low ambient temperature of -11.5 to 8.0 °C. Effective nitrification, phosphorus-accumulating and organic-degradation were proceeded in the aerobic layers and efficient H2-/Fe2+-mediated autotrophic denitrification and Fe3+-based phosphorus immobilization were developed in the anaerobic layers through in-situ H2-/Fe2+-supply by Fe/C micro-electrolysis. AOB (e.g. Nitrosomonadales), NOB/PAOs (e.g. Nitrospira), autotrophic denitrificans (e.g. Thiobacillus, Hydrogenophaga and Sulfurimonas), heterotrophic denitrificans (e.g. Denitratisoma) and Fe(II)-oxidizing bacteria (e.g. Ferritrophicum) dominated ME-(O/A)CW and confirmed the reaction mechanisms. The developed ME-(O/A)CW presented significant potential in the practical application for decentralized low-carbon greywater treatment under low ambient temperature.
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- Shihai Deng
- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, PR China; Centre for Water Research, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai, Weihai 264209, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Human-Nature and Green Development in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, PR China; Centre for Water Research, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, Singapore 117576, Singapore.
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- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, PR China
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- China School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China
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- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, PR China
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- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, PR China
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Wang W, Zhang Y, Li M, Wei X, Wang Y, Liu L, Wang H, Shen S. Operation mechanism of constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells for wastewater treatment and electricity generation: A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 314:123808. [PMID: 32713782 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells (CWL-MFCs) are eco-friendly and sustainable technology, simultaneously implementing contaminant removal and electricity production. According to intensive research over the last five years, this review on the operation mechanism was conducted for in-depth understanding and application guidance of CWL-MFCs. The electrochemical mechanism based on anodic oxidation and cathodic reduction is the core for improved treatment in CWL-MFCs compared to CWLs. As the dominant bacterial community, the abundance and gene-expression patterns of electro-active bacteria responds to electrode potentials and contaminant loadings, further affecting operational efficiency of CWL-MFCs. Plants benefit COD and N removal by supplying oxygen for aerobic degradation and rhizosphere secretions for microorganisms. Multi-electrode configuration, carbon-based electrodes and rich porous substrates affect transfer resistance and bacterial communities. The possibilities of CWL-MFCs targeting at recalcitrant contaminants like flame retardants and interchain interactions among effect components need systematic research.
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- Wenjing Wang
- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China.
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China
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Zhao C, Shang D, Zou Y, Du Y, Wang Q, Xu F, Ren L, Kong Q. Changes in electricity production and microbial community evolution in constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell exposed to wastewater containing Pb(II). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 732:139127. [PMID: 32438162 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Two constructed wetland microbial fuel cell (CW-MFC) devices, experimental group (EG, with 5 mg/L Pb(II) addition) and control group (CG) were built to explore the changes in power generation, wastewater purification and microbial community structure under Pb(II) stress. The voltage of EG (343.16 ± 12.14 mV) was significantly higher (p < 0.01) than that of CG (295.49 ± 13.91 mV), and the highest power density of the EG and CG were 7.432 mW·m-2 and 3.873 mW·m-2, respectively. There was no significant difference in the removal of common pollutants between these groups except for the NH4+-N removal efficiency, which was probably caused by the inhibition of the bioactivity of Comamonas (AOB) in the anode of the experimental group by Pb(II). Pb(II) was effectively removed by CW-MFC (84.86 ± 3%), and the abundant amount of fulvic acid-like matter in the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) of the EG contributed to its removal. The presence of Pb(II) had a negative effect on both microbial community diversity and species richness. The abundance of a lead resistance gene, pbrT, decreased with long-term Pb(II) pressure. This is evidence of microbial adaptation to Pb(II).
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- CongCong Zhao
- College of Geography and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Human-Nature and Green Development in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Human-Nature and Green Development in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, PR China; Institute of Environment and Ecology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 255014, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Human-Nature and Green Development in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, PR China; Institute of Environment and Ecology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 255014, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Human-Nature and Green Development in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Human-Nature and Green Development in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Human-Nature and Green Development in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, PR China
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- Jiangsu CRRC Environment CO. LTD, Jiangsu Province 215557, China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Collaborative Innovation Center of Human-Nature and Green Development in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, PR China; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore.
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Mu C, Wang L, Wang L. Performance of lab-scale microbial fuel cell coupled with unplanted constructed wetland for hexavalent chromium removal and electricity production. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:25140-25148. [PMID: 32347498 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08982-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The microbial fuel cell coupled constructed wetland (CW-MFC) was used for treatment sewage and simultaneously generating electricity. The main aim of this study was to explore the optimal conditions for the treatment of hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) wastewater by the CW-MFC system. The performance of CW-MFC in removing Cr (VI) and chemical oxygen demands (COD) contained in wastewater and its electricity generation were studied. Electrode spacing, Cr (VI) and COD concentration, and hydraulic retention time (HRT) had certain effects on the performance of CW-MFC. For the electrode spacing of 10 cm, the highest power density of 458.2 mW/m3 could be obtained with the influent concentration of Cr (VI) (60 mg/L) and COD (500 mg/L). The highest Cr (VI) and COD removal rate were obtained with the HRT of 3 days. Compared with CW system, the electrical energy generated in CW-MFC was beneficial to improving the removal efficiency of COD and Cr (VI). Thus, the results confirmed that CW-MFC is a promising technology to remove Cr (VI) from wastewater and achieve bioelectricity production simultaneously.
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- Chunxia Mu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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