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Wang X, Xu J, Chen W, Shi Y, Liu F, Jiang H. A new strategy integrating peroxymonosulfate oxidation and soil amendments in contaminated soil: Bensulfuron methyl degradation, soil quality improvement and maize growth promotion. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 480:135852. [PMID: 39298944 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2024] [Revised: 09/07/2024] [Accepted: 09/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Bensulfuron methyl (BSM) residues have caused serious yield reductions of sensitive crops. Chemical oxidation is an effective remediation technology, while it affects soil quality and subsequent agricultural activity, necessitating approriate improvement measures. So Fe2O3-Mn3O4 with excellent bimetallic synergistic effect was synthesized to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for BSM degradation. The catalytic activity and influencing factors were systematically predetermined in water in view of soil remediation. Results showed Fe2O3-Mn3O4/PMS oxidized 99.3 % BSM within 60 min with the help of multi-reactive species and electron transfer. Meanwhile, Fe2O3-Mn3O4/PMS treatment exhibited technical feasibility in soil that 97.6 % BSM was degraded in 5 days under the low usages of Fe2O3-Mn3O4 (0.8 %) and PMS (0.15 %). Although Fe2O3-Mn3O4/PMS decreased BSM phytotoxicity and improved maize growth, a few gaps existed between the remediated group and uncontaminated group, including biomass, length, available potassium, organic matters, pH, redox potential (Eh) and sulfate content. The introductions of biochar and chitosan in remediated soils promoted growth, increased organic matters content, improved soil resistance to acidification and decreased Eh, alleviating the negative effects of Fe2O3-Mn3O4/PMS. Overall, the study provided new insights into the combination of Fe2O3-Mn3O4/PMS and biochar and chitosan in BSM-contaminated soil, achieving BSM degradation and improvements of soil quality and plant growth.
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- Xiaoyu Wang
- College of Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang street 1#, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang street 1#, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang street 1#, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang street 1#, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang street 1#, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang street 1#, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Pang Z, Zhou H, Yang S, Wang Y, Xue Y, Feng S. Enhanced surfactant remediation of diesel-contaminated soil using O 3 nanobubbles. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 356:141917. [PMID: 38588900 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141917] [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: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Currently, nanobubbles are widely discussed in environmental research due to their unique properties, including significant specific surface area, transfer efficiency, and free radical generation. In this study, O2 and O3 nanobubbles (diameters ranging from 0 to 500 nm) were combined with conventional surfactant technology to investigate their enhanced efficacy in removing diesel contaminants from soil. The impact of various factors such as surfactant concentration, temperature, and soil aging duration on pollutant removal rates was examined across different experimental approaches (stirring/flushing). Soil samples subjected to different treatments were characterized using TG-DTG and FTIR analysis, while GC/MS was employed to assess the degradation products of diesel constituents in the soil. The results indicated that the elution efficiencies of the three surfactants (SDS, SDBS, and TX-100) for diesel in soil correlated positively with concentration (0.3-1.4 CMC) and temperature (18-60 °C), and inversely with aging time (10-300 days), with the elution capacity was SDS > SDBS > TX-100. Mechanical stirring (500 rpm) and temperature variations (18-60 °C) did not affect the stability of the nanobubbles. Upon the introduction of O3 nanobubbles to the surfactant solution, there was a consistent increase in both the removal (degraded and removed) efficiency and rate of diesel under varying experimental conditions, resulting in an enhancement of removal rates by approximately 8-15%. FTIR spectroscopy showed that surfactants containing O3 nanobubbles mitigated the impact on the primary functional groups of soil organic matter. GC/MS analyses indicated that residual pollutants were predominantly alkanes, with degradation difficulty ranking as: alkanes < alkenes < cycloalkanes < aromatic compounds. TG-DTG coupled with GC/MS analysis demonstrated that O3 nanobubbles contributed to a reduction in surfactant residues. This study significantly advances our understanding of how nanobubbles facilitate and optimize surfactant-assisted remediation of contaminated soil, thereby advancing the precise application of nanobubble technology in soil remediation.
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- Zhongzheng Pang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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Li YT, Sui Q, Li X, Liu XY, Liu H, Wang YQ, Du WY. Remediation of diesel contaminated soil by using activated persulfate with Fe 3O 4 magnetic nanoparticles: effect and mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:33385-33397. [PMID: 38678533 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33408-5] [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: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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In this study, Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (Fe3O4 MNPs) were assessed for their ability to enhance the activity of persulfate (PS). Various controlling factors including PS dosages, initial pH, water-soil ratio, ratio of Fe2+, and Fe3O4 MNPs to PS were considered in both the Fe2+/PS system and the Fe3O4 MNPs/PS system. Results showed that the Fe3O4 MNP-activated PS system exhibited high processing efficiency owing to the gradual release of Fe2+. This process occurred in a wide pH range (5-11), attributed to the synergistic action of sulfate radicals (SO4-·) and hydroxyl radicals (OH·) under alkaline conditions, effectively mitigating soil acidification. The ratio of Fe3O4 MNPs to PS and water-soil ratio significantly influenced the degradation rate with the highest petroleum hydrocarbon degradation rate exceeding 80% (82.31%). This rate was 3.1% higher than that achieved by the Fe2+/PS system under specific conditions: PS dosage of 0.05 mol/L, Fe3O4 MNPs to PS ratio of 1:10, water-soil ratio of 2:1, and initial pH of 11. Meanwhile, oxidant consumption in the Fe3O4 MNPs/PS system was halved compared to the Fe2+/PS system due to the slow release of Fe2+ and less ineffective consumption of SO4-·. Mechanistically, the possible degradation process was divided into three parts: the initial chain reaction, the proliferating chain reaction, and the terminating chain reaction. The introduction of Fe3O4 MNPs accelerated the degradation rate of pentadecane, heneicosane, eicosane, tritetracontane, and 9-methylnonadecane.
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- Yong-Tao Li
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, People's Republic of China.
- Oil & Gas Field Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Zhenergy Wenzhou Liquefied Natural Gas Co., Ltd, Wenzhou, 325000, People's Republic of China
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Liu L, Zhang M, Lu Y, Chen G, Lu B, Ge L, Lu Z, Sun D, Xu Z. Microstructure-dependent CO 2-responsive microemulsions for deep-cleaning of oil-contaminated soils. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 350:140928. [PMID: 38092174 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140928] [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: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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CO2-responsive microemulsion (ME) is considered a promising candidate for deep-cleaning and oil recovery from oil-contaminated soils. Understanding the responsive nature of different microstructures (i.e., oil-in-water (O/W), bicontinuous (B.C.) and water-in-oil (W/O)) is essential for unlocking the potential and mechanisms of CO2-responsive emulsions in complex multiphase systems and providing comprehensive guidance for remediation of oil-contaminated soils. Herein, the responsiveness of microstructures of ME to CO2 trigger was investigated using experimental designs and coarse-grained molecular dynamic simulations. MEs were formed for the first time by a weakly associated pseudo-Gemini surfactant of indigenous organic acids (naphthenic acids, NAs are a class of natural surface-active molecules in crude oil) and tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) through fine tuning of co-solvent of dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid (DBSA) and butanol. The O/W ME exhibited an optimal CO2-responsive character due to easier proton migration in the continuous aqueous phase and more pronounced dependence of configuration on deprotonated NA ions. Conversely, the ME with W/O microstructure exhibited a weak to none responsive characteristic, most likely attributed to its high viscosity and strong oil-NA interactions. The O/W ME also showed superior cleaning efficiency and oil recovery from oil-contaminated soils. The results from this study provide insights for the design of CO2-responsive MEs with desired performance and guidance for choosing the favorable operating conditions in various industrial applications, such as oily solid waste treatment, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and pipeline transportation. The insights from this work allow more efficient and tailored design of switchable MEs for manufacturing advanced responsive materials in various industrial sectors and formulation of household products.
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- Lingfei Liu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Interfacial Science and Engineering of Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China; Key University Laboratory of Highly Efficient Utilization of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development of Guangdong, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Bioproducts Institute, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Department of Chemistry and Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Interfacial Science and Engineering of Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China; Key University Laboratory of Highly Efficient Utilization of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development of Guangdong, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Interfacial Science and Engineering of Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China; Key University Laboratory of Highly Efficient Utilization of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development of Guangdong, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Shandong University, Ministry of Education, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Interfacial Science and Engineering of Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China; Key University Laboratory of Highly Efficient Utilization of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development of Guangdong, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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Song K, Liu Y, Umar A, Ma H, Wang H. Ultrasonic cavitation: Tackling organic pollutants in wastewater. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 350:141024. [PMID: 38147929 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.141024] [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: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Environmental pollution and energy shortages are global issues that significantly impact human progress. Multiple methods have been proposed for treating industrial and dyes containing wastewater. Ultrasonic degradation has emerged as a promising and innovative technology for organic pollutant degradation. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the factors affecting ultrasonic degradation and thoroughly examines the technique of acoustic cavitation. Furthermore, this study summarizes the fundamental theories and mechanisms underlying cavitation, emphasizing its efficacy in the remediation of various water pollutants. Furthermore, potential synergies between ultrasonic cavitation and other commonly used technologies are also explored. Potential challenges are identified and future directions for the development of ultrasonic degradation and ultrasonic cavitation technologies are outlined.
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- Kai Song
- School of Life Science, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, 130032, China.
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, And Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices, Najran University, Najran, 11001, Saudi Arabia; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, 43210, OH, USA
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- School of Engineering and Technology, The University of New South Wales, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
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- School of Engineering and Technology, The University of New South Wales, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia.
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Li J, Guo Z, Cui K, Chen X, Yang X, Dong D, Xi S, Wu Z, Wu F. Remediating thiacloprid-contaminated soil utilizing straw biochar-loaded iron and manganese oxides activated persulfate: Removal effects and soil environment changes. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 459:132066. [PMID: 37467608 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132066] [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: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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Thiacloprid (THI) has accumulated significantly in agricultural soil. Herein, a novel approach to removing THI was explored by straw biochar-loaded iron and manganese oxides (FeMn@BC) to activate the persulfate (PS). The factors influencing the removal of 5 mg kg-1 THI from the soil by FeMn@BC/PS were investigated, including FeMn@BC dosing, PS dosing, temperature, and soil microorganisms. The feasibility was demonstrated by the 75.22% removal rate of THI with 3% FeMn@BC and 2% PS at 7 days and a 92.50% removal rate within 60 days. Compared to the THI, NH4+-N and available potassium were 3.96 and 3.25 times, and urease and phosphatase activities were increased by 22.54% and 33.28% in the FeMn@BC/PS at the 15 days, respectively. THI was found to seriously alter the structure of the genus in the 15 days by 16 S rRNA analysis; however, the FeMn@BC/PS group alleviated the damage, compared to the THI with 658 more operational taxonomic units. Actinobacteriota accounted for 51.48% of the microbial community in the FeMn@BC/PS group after 60 days, possibly converting transition products of THI into smaller molecules. This article provides a novel insight into advanced oxidative remediation of soils.
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- Jie Li
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Institute of Industry and Equipment Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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Xia T, Ma M, Huisman JA, Zheng C, Gao C, Mao D. Monitoring of in-situ chemical oxidation for remediation of diesel-contaminated soil with electrical resistivity tomography. JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY 2023; 256:104170. [PMID: 36924705 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2023.104170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) with persulfate, an electrically conductive oxidant, provides a powerful signal for noninvasive geophysical techniques to characterize the remediation process of hydrocarbon contaminants. In this study, remediation with ISCO is conducted in laboratory sandboxes to evaluate the ability of electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) for monitoring the base-activated persulfate remediation process of diesel-contaminated soil. It was found that the resistivity of contaminated sand significantly decreased from 846 Ω·m to below 10 Ω·m after persulfate injection, and all measured chemical parameters showed a noticeable increase. Natural degradation and contamination plume migration were not evident in a reference sandbox without treatment. The area with a resistivity ratio < 0.95 based on imaging before and after injection indicated downward migration of the oxidation plume due to density-driven flow. A comparison between remediation and reference sandboxes showed that the observed resistivity decrease can be due to both contaminant degradation as well as the oxidation plume itself in the contaminated source zone. In contrast, the resistivity decrease in the area with low contamination concentration is attributed to the oxidation plume alone. The derived relationships between resistivity and contaminant indicators further emphasize that the contribution of contaminant consumption to resistivity change in the source area is 25.6%, while it is <16% in the low or non-contaminated area. Although this study showed that resistivity is not solely affected by the chemical transformation of diesel components, it can be combined with sampling data to allow an assessment of the effectiveness of ISCO treatment and to identify target areas for subsequent treatment.
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- Teng Xia
- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences, Agrosphere (IBG-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Germany.
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- Shandong Institute for Production Quality Inspection, Jinan 250102, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China.
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Zhang T, Chen Y, Wang T, Liu C, He D, Liu B, Liu Y. Efficient removal of petroleum hydrocarbons from soil by percarbonate with catechin-promoted Fe(III)/Fe(II) redox cycling: Activation of ferrous and roles of ·OH and ·CO 3. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 448:130875. [PMID: 36731317 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Advanced oxidation processes are widely used to remove petroleum hydrocarbons from soil, but usually consume large quantities of ferrous and acidify the soil. This study tested an advanced oxidation approach based on percarbonate in laboratory experiments. It removed 88% petroleum hydrocarbons in soil with a pH increase from 8.2 to 10.2. ·OH and ·CO3- were the main reactive species, and degraded 41% and 37% PHCs from soil respectively. The o-dihydroxybenzene structure in catechin was found to reduce ferric to ferrous, and prolong the generation of ·OH from 120 s to over 1800 s. The petroleum hydrocarbons were degraded to intermediates including alkanes and olefins through hydrogen-abstraction by ·OH and ·CO3-, and by dimerization and β-scission of alkyl radicals. These intermediates were then oxidized to CO2 and H2O by ·OH and ·CO3-. The main residual intermediates in the soil were low-molecular-weight n-alkanes and branched alkanes, and they were found to inhibit the growth of oats (Avena sativa L.) much less than the original petroleum hydrocarbons. These findings provide a fundamental basis for designing effective technologies which use percarbonate to remove organic pollutants.
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- Tong Zhang
- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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Large-Scale Synthesis of Iron Ore@Biomass Derived ESBC to Degrade Tetracycline Hydrochloride for Heterogeneous Persulfate Activation. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12111345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Iron-based catalysts are widely used in water treatment and environmental remediation due to their abundant content in nature and their ability to activate persulfate at room temperature. Here, eggshell biochar-loaded natural iron slag (IO@ESBC) was successfully synthesized to remove tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) by activated persulfate. The morphology, structure and chemical composition of IO@ESBC were systematically characterized. The IO@ESBC/PS process showed good performance for TCH removal. The decomposition rate constant (k) for IO@ESBC was 0.011 min−1 and the degradation rate was 3690 mmol/g/h in this system. With the increase of PS concentration and IO@ESBC content, the removal rate of TCH both increased. The IO@ESBC/PS process can effectively remove TCH at pH 3–9. There are different effects on TCH removal for the reason that the addition of water matrix species (humic acid, Cl−, HCO3−, NO3− and HPO42−). The IO@ESBC/PS system for degrading TCH was mainly controlled by both the free radical pathway (SO4•−, •OH and O2•−) and non-free radical pathway (1O2). The loading of ESBC slows down the agglomeration between iron particles, and more active sites are exposed. The removal rate of TCH was still above 75% after five cycles of IO@ESBC. This interesting investigation has provided a green route for synthesis of composite driving from waste resources, expanding its further application for environmental remediations.
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Ma M, Chen Y, Su R, Liu Z, He J, Zhou W, Gu M, Yan M, Li Q. In situ synthesis of Fe-N co-doped carbonaceous nanocomposites using biogas residue as an effective persulfate activator for remediation of aged petroleum contaminated soils. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 435:128963. [PMID: 35486999 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Persulfate (PS)-based chemical oxidation is an effective method for the remediation of petroleum-contaminated soils, but higher concentrations of PS (3-40%) may lead to soil acidification (pH decreased by 1.8-6.2 units) and affect the microbial communities. In this study, Fe/N co-doped carbonaceous nanocomposites (Fe-N @ CN) that can efficiently activate PS were developed from biogas residue for the remediation of petroleum-contaminated soil. The as-obtained Fe-N@CN displayed that the Fe-based nanoparticles were encapsulated in graphitic nanosheets, with Fe3C and FeN0.0760 as the main bonding modes. The removal efficiency of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) reached 73.14% in 3 days with a PS dose of 2% and catalyst dose of 0.4%, and increased by 15.8% on adding 30 mmol/kg of β-cyclodextrin. The free-radical quenching experiment and electron paramagnetic resonance revealed that SO4·-,·OH, O2·-, and 1O2 were involved in the removal of TPHs. Because of the low PS dosage, the remediation process had no significant effect on the soil pH. During the remediation process, soil catalase activity was enhanced and then recovered, whereas the soil bacterial community, reflected by the operational taxonomic unit values, decreased and then recovered. TPH-degrading bacteria were produced in the Fe-N@CN/PS/soil system after chemical oxidation, further contributing to soil remediation.
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- Mengyu Ma
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266200, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266200, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266200, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266200, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266200, PR China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, PR China
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- Sinopec Petroleum Engineering & Design Co., Ltd., Dongying 257100, PR China
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- Shandong Eco-Homeland Environmental Protection Co., Jinan 250000, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266200, PR China.
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Ahmed IB, Nwaichi EO, Ugwoha E, Ugbebor JN, Arokoyu SB. Cost reduction strategies in the remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil. OPEN RESEARCH AFRICA 2022; 5:21. [PMID: 36561538 PMCID: PMC9718438 DOI: 10.12688/openresafrica.13383.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Petroleum hydrocarbon spill on land pollutes soil and reduces its ecosystem. Hydrocarbon transport in the soil is aided by several biological, physical, and chemical processes. However, pore characteristics play a major role in the distribution within the soil matrix. Restoring land use after spills necessitates remediation using cost-effective technologies. Several remediation technologies have been demonstrated at different scales, and research is ongoing to improve their performances towards the reduction of treatment costs. The process of removing the contaminants in the soil is through one or a combination of containment, separation, and degradation methods under the influence of biological, physical, chemical, and electrically-dominated processes. Generally, performance improvement is achieved through the introduction of products/materials and/or energy. Nevertheless, the technologies can be categorized based on effectiveness period as short, medium, and long term. The treatment cost of short, medium, and long-term technologies are usually in the range of $39 - 331/t (/tonne), $22 - 131/t, and $8 - 131/t, respectively. However, the total cost depends on other factors such as site location, capital cost, and permitting. This review compiles cost-saving strategies reported for different techniques used in remediating petroleum hydrocarbon polluted soil. We discuss the principles of contaminant removal, performance enhancing methods, and the cost-effectiveness analysis of selected technologies.
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- Ismail B. Ahmed
- Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
- National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
- Exchange & Linkage Programmes Unit, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Centre for Research Management and Administration, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
- Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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Shen Y, Zhao S, Lu Y, Yang J, Wang J, Zhang S. Effective degradation of VOCs from wood by Fe 2+ chelate activated dual oxidant (H 2O 2-PS). CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132882. [PMID: 34780731 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132882] [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: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Wood is rich in extractives and volatile oils that emit unpleasant odors and some harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Chemical oxidation technologies processes high efficiency on the destruction of aqueous organic components via oxidation by radicals, however, wood block treatment scenarios suffer from the low availability of radicals in aqueous conditions owing to the special structure of the wood blocks, limitations of mass transfer and the short life of free radicals. Herein, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is selected as a chelating agent to synthesize EDTA-Fe2+ chelate, thus introducing Fe2+ into the wood by vacuum impregnation. The Fe2+ is evenly distributed and immobilized in the wood to form a chemical oxidation system via in-situ activation of the dual oxidant (H2O2-PS), which truncates the contact distance between free radicals and extractives/volatile oils thus enhancing the removal efficiency. Various controlling factors, including EDTA/Fe2+ molar ratio, Fe2+dosage, PS/H2O2 molar ratio, and persulfate (PS) dosage are evaluated. The degradation products of VOCs by headspace solid-phase micro-extraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME/GC-MS) indicate that the wood VOC removal rate is ∼80%. The Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) analysis further reveals that SO4-· and ·OH are the primary reactive species. The characterization of wood properties illustrates that the process has no destructive effect. The results of this work may provide a theoretical basis for feasibility of the practical application of the EDTA-Fe2+/H2O2-PS system.
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- Yulin Shen
- MOE Key Laboratory of Wooden Material Science and Application, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Wooden Material Science and Application, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Wooden Material Science and Application, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Wooden Material Science and Application, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Wooden Material Science and Application, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Wooden Material Science and Application, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China.
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Wang L, Gao H, Wang M, Xue J. Remediation of petroleum-contaminated soil by ball milling and reuse as heavy metal adsorbent. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127305. [PMID: 34571471 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A simple mechanochemical (MC) method is used to treat petroleum-contaminated soil and prepare a heavy metal adsorbent in one step. XRD, Raman, FT-IR, VSM, BET, and XPS were used to characterize the adsorbent. After MC treatment, the dissolved total petroleum hydrocarbons of the adsorbent is less than 1 mg·L-1, and a porous structure and carbonization phenomenon are evident. The specific surface area and cumulative void volume increase, and the adsorption pore size decreases. On the surface of soil, the percentages of iron oxides, carbonates, CO, -C-O-H, -COOH, and π unsaturated bonds increase. The Langmuir model shows that the maximum adsorption capacity of Pb2+, Cu2+, Cd2+, and Zn2+ are 338.58, 51.61, 32.34, and 25.05 mg·g-1, respectively. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model fits the Pb adsorption process, indicating the domination of chemical adsorption. GC-MS shows that petroleum hydrocarbons are completely degraded. The Tessier continuous extraction result shows that heavy metals are bound to carbonate, iron manganese oxide, and organic matter. The MC treatment achieves deep cleanup and resource utilization of petroleum-contaminated soil through the formation of amorphous carbon, carbonates, and iron oxides on the surface of soil particles. The material is magnetic and can be recycled when used in wastewater treatment.
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- Lin Wang
- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, PR China; Jiangsu Petrochemical Safety and Environmental Protection Engineering Research Center, Changzhou 213164, PR China.
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, PR China; Jiangsu Petrochemical Safety and Environmental Protection Engineering Research Center, Changzhou 213164, PR China
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Chen K, He R, Wang L, Liu L, Huang X, Ping J, Huang C, Wang X, Liu Y. The dominant microbial metabolic pathway of the petroleum hydrocarbons in the soil of shale gas field: Carbon fixation instead of CO 2 emissions. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 807:151074. [PMID: 34678370 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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In shale gas mining areas, indigenous microorganisms degrade organic pollutants such as petroleum hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) through aerobic metabolism. A large quantity of CO2 emissions will exacerbate the "Greenhouse effect". Based on the clean sieved soil and oil-based drilling fluid in the shale gas mining area, this experiment set three concentration gradients (3523 ± 159 mg/kg, 8715 ± 820 mg/kg and 22,031 ± 1533 mg/kg) to treat the soil, and each group was disposed for the same amount of time (63 days). By analyzing the dynamic changes of microbial diversity and the abundance of key functional genes for carbon fixation, the impact of petroleum hydrocarbons on carbon fixation potential was discovered, and the natural attenuation law of petroleum hydrocarbons in contaminated soil was explored. It provided the scientific research basis of ecology for the carbon cycle, carbon allocation, and carbon fixation in microbial remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil. The results obtained indicated the following: i) The removal rate of petroleum hydrocarbons under high-concentration pollution (45.33 ± 3.90%) was significantly lower than low and medium-concentration pollution. The TPH concentration removal rate of each group was the largest in the early stage of culture (1-5d), and there was no significant correlation between the TPH content and the community composition (R2 = 0.0736, P > 0.05). ii) Composition and function of Carbon Fixation associated microbiota were assessed by 16S rRNA sequencing and PICRUSt (phylogenetic investigation of communities by reconstruction of unobserved states) analysis. The main carbon fixation pathway in this study is the reductive citric acid cycle, because there was no shortage of enzymes that can affect subsequent reactions.
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- Kejin Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China; College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China; College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China; College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China; College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China; College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China; College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China; College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China; College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China.
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China.
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Omri A, Benzina M. Sono-activation of persulfate by Fe-expanded perlite catalyst for oxidative degradation of Orange G: synergy study, influence of parameters and phytotoxicity tests. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-022-04673-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Enhanced degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons in soil by FeS@BC activated persulfate and its mechanism. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Recent Developments in Advanced Oxidation Processes for Organics-Polluted Soil Reclamation. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12010064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Soil pollution has become a substantial environmental problem which is amplified by overpopulation in different regions. In this review, the state of the art regarding the use of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for soil remediation is presented. This review aims to provide an outline of recent technologies developed for the decontamination of polluted soils by using AOPs. Depending on the decontamination process, these techniques have been presented in three categories: the Fenton process, sulfate radicals process, and coupled processes. The review presents the achievements of, and includes some reflections on, the status of these emerging technologies, the mechanisms, and influential factors. At the present, more investigation and development actions are still desirable to bring them to real full-scale implementation.
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Mehralipour J, Kermani M. Ultrasonic coupling with electrical current to effective activation of Persulfate for 2, 4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid herbicide degradation: modeling, synergistic effect, and a by-product study. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2021; 19:625-639. [PMID: 34150263 PMCID: PMC8172750 DOI: 10.1007/s40201-021-00633-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this research work, we investigated the ability of the oxidative degradation of 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid herbicide via ultrasonic-assisted in electro-activation of the persulfate system in the presence of nano-zero valent iron. The effect of experimental parameters such as pH value [4-8], electrical current (0.5-1 A), persulfate concentration (0.25-0.5 mg.l-1), nano zero-valent iron dose (0.05-0.1 mg.l-1), and initial organic pollutant concentration (50-100 mg.l-1) on the ultrasonic-electropersulfate process performance was assessed via central composite design. The combination of ultrasonic waves with the electrochemical process to activation of persulfate showed better efficiency into 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid herbicide degradation compared to their implementation in individual and binary systems. Following optimal conditions (pH = 5.62, 0.80 A applied electrical current, 0.39 mg/L persulfate concentration, 0.07 mg/L nano-zero valent iron, and 50 mg/L 2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid concentration in 40 min reaction), nearly 91% removal was done. Moreover, the complete removal of 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid, 92% COD, and 88% TOC removal was achieved by this process near 140 min reaction. The scavenging experiment confirmed the role of free oxidizing species in the degradation of 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid during the process. Approximately 50% improved 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid removal in the process against the inclusive efficiency of single mechanisms. The obtained results were fitted to the pseudo-first-order kinetic model with a high correlation coefficient (R2 = 0.96). Five important intermediate products of 2, 4-D oxidation were 2, 4-dichlorophenol (2, 4-DCP), 2, 6-dichlorophenol (2, 6-DCP), 4, 6 dichlororesorcinol (4, 6-DCR), 2-chlorohydroquinone (2-CHQ), and 2-chloro-1, 4-benzoquinone (2-CBQ). In the end, can be employed as a satisfactory advanced oxidation process in high mineralization of 2, 4-D and refractory organic pollutants.
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- Jamal Mehralipour
- Research Center of Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center of Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Testolin RC, Mater L, Radetski-Silva R, Sanches-Simões E, Pimentel-Almeida W, Schmidt GT, Ariente-Neto R, Corrêa AXR, Somensi CA, Radetski CM. Petroleum-contaminated soil: using sonolysis to improve mineralization and biodegradation potential of Fenton reaction and ozonolysis process. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:16532-16543. [PMID: 33387324 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-12187-9] [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: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The degradation efficiency of the Fenton reaction or ozonolysis (O3) to treat soil contaminated by crude petroleum was studied in association with the sonolysis process. To quantify oxidation efficiency, total organic carbon (TOC) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) were measured, while biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) was measured to estimate biodegradation potential. TOC removal efficiency ranged from 9 to 52% to the Fenton reaction without sonolysis, and 18% and 78% with sonolysis for reagent concentrations of 1% H2O2-100 mM Fe2+ and 20% H2O2-1 mM Fe2+, respectively. For ozonolysis (after 10 and 60 min of treatment), the reduction in TOC ranged from 9 to 43% without sonolysis and 15 to 61% with sonolysis. The Fenton reaction without sonolysis increased the biodegradability in relation to the non-oxidized sample by 6% (1% H2O2-100 mM Fe2+) and 26% (20% H2O2-1 mM Fe2+), and with sonolysis the corresponding values were 13% and 42%, respectively. The biodegradation potential under ozonolysis without sonolysis increased from 0.18 (10 min of treatment) to 0.38 (30 min of treatment), and with sonolysis these values were 0.26 and 0.58, respectively. Optimization of the remediation processes is essential to determine sequential treatment order and efficiency.
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- Renan C Testolin
- Laboratório de Remediação Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, SC, 88302-202, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Remediação Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, SC, 88302-202, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Remediação Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, SC, 88302-202, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, SC, 88302-202, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, SC, 88302-202, Brazil
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- Curso de Mestrado Profissional em Tecnologia e Ambiente, Instituto Federal Catarinense (IFC), Campus Araquari, Rodovia BR 280, Km 27, Araquari, SC, 89245-000, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal Catarinense (IFC), Campus Luzerna, Av. Frei João, 550, Luzerna, SC, 89609-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, SC, 88302-202, Brazil
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- Curso de Mestrado Profissional em Tecnologia e Ambiente, Instituto Federal Catarinense (IFC), Campus Araquari, Rodovia BR 280, Km 27, Araquari, SC, 89245-000, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, SC, 88302-202, Brazil.
- Curso de Mestrado Profissional em Tecnologia e Ambiente, Instituto Federal Catarinense (IFC), Campus Araquari, Rodovia BR 280, Km 27, Araquari, SC, 89245-000, Brazil.
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Cavalcanti JVFL, Fraga TJM, de Lima VF, Dos Santos e Silva DF, Loureiro Leite MDA, do Nascimento CWA, Schuler ARP, da Motta Sobrinho MA. Advanced Oxidation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Soils Contaminated with Diesel Oil at Pilot‐Scale. Chem Eng Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202000244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Federal University of Pernambuco Department of Chemical Engineering 1235 Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, Cidade Universitária 50670-901 Recife Brazil
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- Federal University of Pernambuco Department of Chemical Engineering 1235 Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, Cidade Universitária 50670-901 Recife Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Group of Studies in Bioeconomy School of Chemistry 149 Athos da Silveira Ramos Avenue, Cidade Universitária, Ilha do Fundão 21941-909 Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Federal University of Pernambuco Department of Chemical Engineering 1235 Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, Cidade Universitária 50670-901 Recife Brazil
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- Federal University of Pernambuco Department of Chemical Engineering 1235 Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, Cidade Universitária 50670-901 Recife Brazil
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- Federal University of Pernambuco Department of Chemical Engineering 1235 Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, Cidade Universitária 50670-901 Recife Brazil
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Mafiana MO, Bashiru MD, Erhunmwunsee F, Dirisu CG, Li SW. An insight into the current oil spills and on-site bioremediation approaches to contaminated sites in Nigeria. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:4073-4094. [PMID: 33188631 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11533-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Land oil spills in Nigeria have a long history of contaminating the soil, groundwater, vegetation, and streams with spill extension being the primary of numerous ordeals. These have left the host communities of oil fields and pipelines in crucial need of soil rehabilitation. Thus, this review provides insights into the current state of land oil spills and the effectiveness of on-site remediation approaches across communities. A total of 44 incidents of land oil spills of ≥ 500 bbl, amounting to 53,631 bbl between 2011 and 2019, was recorded by the Shell Petroleum Development Company, which primarily attributed to 83% of the total sabotage. Over 73% of the 53,631 bbl spills were unrecovered from the spill areas, which had deleterious impacts on farmlands, fishponds, rivers, and residential areas. Remediation by enhanced natural attenuation (RENA) is a feasible technique for restoring petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated sites, but it might be ineffective when limited to tiling, windrows, and fertilizer applications due to the presence of non-biodegradable residues and contaminants beyond the aeration depth. However, bioremediation techniques ranging from non-supplemented in-situ and fertilizer supplemented in-situ to mixed in-situ and ex-situ bio-cells supplemented RENA are feasible approaches for spill sites. However, challenging limitations with regard to RENA application failures in the region include delayed responses to spill emergency, large amounts of un-recovered spilled oil, and un-implemented legislative guidelines for spill cleanup. Nevertheless, the temperature, moisture, nutrient, oxygen, and pH of the soil are essential parameters to be considered when implementing a landfarming remediation approach.
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- Macdonald Ogorm Mafiana
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
- Department of Biology Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, 510103, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Department of Biology Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, 510103, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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Cavalcanti JVFL, Fraga TJM, Loureiro Leite MDA, Dos Santos E Silva DF, de Lima VF, Schuler ARP, do Nascimento CWA, da Motta Sobrinho MA. In-depth investigation of Sodium percarbonate as oxidant of PAHs from soil contaminated with diesel oil. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 268:115832. [PMID: 33120152 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115832] [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: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Sodium percarbonate (SPC, 2Na2CO3∙3H2O2), is a compound that can be used under multiple environmental applications. In this work, SPC was employed as oxidant in the treatment of soil contaminated with diesel oil. The soil samples were collected during the earthmoving stage of RNEST Oil Refinery (Petrobras), Brazil. Then, the samples were air-dried, mixed and characterized. Subsequently, raw soil was contaminated with diesel and treated by photo-Fenton reaction (H2O2/Fe2+/UV). SPC played a significant role in the generation of hydroxyl radicals under the catalytic effect of ferrous ions (Fe2+), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and radiation. These radicals provoked the photodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), in the soil remediation. A factorial design 33 was carried out to assess the variables which most influenced the decrease in total organic carbon (TOC). The study was performed with the following variables: initial concentration of [H2O2] and [Fe2+], between 190.0 and 950.0 mmol L-1 and 0.0-14.4 mmol L-1, respectively. UV radiation was supplied from sunlight, blacklight lamps, and system without radiation. All experiments were performed with 5.0 g of contaminated soil in 50.0 mL of solution. The initial concentration of Fe2+ showed the statistically most significant effect. The oxidation efficiency evaluated in the best condition showed a decrease from 34,765 mg kg-1 to 15,801 mg kg-1 in TOC and from 85.750 mg kg-1 to 20.770 mg kg-1 in PAHs content. Moreover, the sums of low and high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (LMW-PAHs and HMW-PAHs) were 19.537 mg kg-1 and 1.233 mg kg-1, respectively. Both values are within the limits recommended by the United Sates Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and evidenced the satisfactory removal of PAHs from contaminated soil, being an alternative to classic oxidation protocols.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, 1235 Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, Cidade Universitária, ZIP code, 50670-901, Recife, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, 1235 Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, Cidade Universitária, ZIP code, 50670-901, Recife, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, 1235 Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, Cidade Universitária, ZIP code, 50670-901, Recife, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, 1235 Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, Cidade Universitária, ZIP code, 50670-901, Recife, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, 1235 Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, Cidade Universitária, ZIP code, 50670-901, Recife, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, 1235 Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, Cidade Universitária, ZIP code, 50670-901, Recife, Brazil.
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Varjani S, Pandey A, Upasani VN. Oilfield waste treatment using novel hydrocarbon utilizing bacterial consortium - A microcosm approach. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 745:141043. [PMID: 32717605 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Oily sludge is a hazardous waste generated through petroleum producing and processing industrial units. Due to its harmful environmental impacts, it needs to be treated in sustainable manner. The present study aimed to evaluate influence of bioaugmentation on oily sludge biodegradation efficiency of a novel hydrocarbon utilizing bacterial consortium (HUBC) using microcosms. Three approaches (bioaugmentation, natural attenuation and abiotic factors) were used for microcosm studies. Bioaugmentation treatment showed best results for oily sludge degradation than natural attenuation and abiotic factors, resulting 82.13 ± 1.21% oily sludge degradation in 56 days. In bioaugmented microcosm on 56th day 0.30 ± 0.07 × 108 CFU/g hydrocarbon utilizing bacteria were noted. Results showed that HUBC could be used to remediate soil polluted with oily sludge. This study imparts a notable approach for farming application(s).
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- Sunita Varjani
- Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Gandhinagar 382010, Gujarat, India.
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- Centre of Innovation and Translation Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow 226 001, India
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- Department of Microbiology, M. G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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Venieri D, Karapa A, Panagiotopoulou M, Gounaki I. Application of activated persulfate for the inactivation of fecal bacterial indicators in water. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 261:110223. [PMID: 32148293 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Activated persulfate, as a member of the broad group of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs), has emerged as a promising method for the elimination of microorganisms in aqueous matrices. This study evaluates the disinfection efficiency of this technique with respect to the inactivation of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis in water samples, as representative Gram negative and Gram positive bacterial indicators, respectively. In this perspective, various activators were employed, namely, ferric ion, heating, ultrasound application and UVA irradiation, which exhibited different bactericidal effect, depending on the operating conditions and the structural properties of each species. The highest disinfection rates were achieved with 200 mg/L of persulfate and ferric ion or heating as activators. For instance, 6 Log reductions were recorded within only 10-15 min when 30 mg/L of iron were applied, whereas the same bacterial removal was noted upon heat-activation at 50 °C, but in longer periods (i.e. 45-60 min). Nevertheless, in all cases E. faecalis was more resistant than E. coli, which was readily inactivated in shorter treatment periods. The overall process activity was deteriorated above the limit of 200 mg/L of persulfate. Ultrasound application exhibited lower performance, as even more prolonged treatment was required (120-150 min) for the same bacterial decay with the persulfate concentration not affecting substantially the process. In an attempt to improve the ultrasound activity, it was combined together with iron but with no synergistic results, as no actual enhancement of the method was observed. Finally, UVA did not seem to serve as an activator under the applied conditions, taking into account that it resulted in negligible loss of bacterial viability. Based on the current results, activated persulfate may be used successfully for disinfection purposes; however, the appropriate establishment of process variables is mostly required, considering the various resistance levels of aquatic microorganisms under stressed conditions.
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- Danae Venieri
- School of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, GR-73100, Chania, Greece.
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, GR-73100, Chania, Greece
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, GR-73100, Chania, Greece
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, GR-73100, Chania, Greece
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