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Yang K, Zhang Y, Peng J, Xu H, Liu X, Liu H, Li N, Guo L, Li W. Molecular weight-dependent differences in spectral properties and metal-binding behaviors of dissolved organic matter from different lakes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:174245. [PMID: 38925395 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays an important role in governing metal speciation and migration in aquatic systems. In this study, various DOM samples were collected from Lakes Erhai, Kokonor, and Chaka, and size-fractionated into high molecular weight (HMW, 1 kDa-0.7 μm) and low molecular weight (LMW, <1 kDa) fractions for measurements of dissolved organic carbon (DOC), spectral properties, and metal binding behaviors. Our results demonstrated that samples from Lake Chaka exhibited the highest DOC concentration and fluorescence indices but the lowest percentage of carbohydrates. Regardless of sampling locations, the HMW-DOM fractions contained higher abundances of aromatic DOM, carbohydrates and protein-like substances, but lower abundance of fulvic acid-like substances compared to those in the LMW fractions. Metal titration experiments coupled with the excitation-emission matrix (EEM)-parallel factor (PARAFAC) modeling revealed that the quenching of the PARAFAC-derived fluorescent components was more pronounced in the presence of Cu(II) compared to Pb(II). Humic-like components emerged as a superior model, exhibiting higher binding affinities for Cu(II) than protein-like substances, while the opposite trend was observed for Pb(II). In samples obtained from Lakes Erhai and Kokonor, the condition stability constants (Log KM) for the binding of both Cu(II) and Pb(II) with the HMW-DOM fraction were higher than those with the LMW-DOM fraction. Conversely, a contrasting trend was observed for Lake Chaka. This study highlighted the heterogeneity in spectral properties and metal-binding behaviors of natural DOMs, contributing to an improved understanding of the molecular interactions between DOM components and metal ions and their environmental fate in aquatic ecosystems.
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- Keli Yang
- Key Laboratory of Green and High-end Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China; Qinghai Engineering and Technology Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Xining, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and High-end Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Salt Lakes, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and High-end Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China; Qinghai Engineering and Technology Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Xining, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and High-end Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China; Qinghai Engineering and Technology Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and High-end Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Salt Lakes, Xining, China
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- Qinghai Vocational Technical University, Xining, China
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- School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Green and High-end Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Salt Lakes, Xining, China
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Wang H, Ge X, Li S, Huang H. Insight into the binding characteristics of dissolved organic matter(DOM)and Fe(Ⅱ)/Mn(Ⅱ): Based on the spectroscopic and dialysis equilibrium analysis. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 362:142672. [PMID: 38914288 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays an important role in metal migration and transformation within inland surface waters. In our study, spectroscopic and dialysis equilibrium analysis were combined to characterize the binding properties between DOM and Fe(II)/Mn(II). Four different type of DOM including two commercial DOM: humic acid、fulvic acid, and two natural dissolved organic matter collected from macrophyte-dominant region (MDR) and algae-dominated region (ADR) of Taihu Lake. Steady state/time resolved fluorescence spectroscopy indicated that the fluorescence intensity of DOM was quenched by Fe(II)/Mn(II) through a static quenching process. The adsorption isotherm shows that the adsorption capacity of DOM from Taihu Lake for metal ions is significantly higher than that of commercial humic acid. Simultaneously, the combination of MDR and Fe(II) has the highest adsorption capacity at 110.950 mg/g among all combinations. Furthermore, the Pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Elovich model were found to be superior in describing the adsorption process, with chemical adsorption controlling the rate of the adsorption reaction. The results of this study show that potentially toxic elements (PETs) pollution in eutrophic shallow lakes may become more serious due to the excessive expansion of algae dominant regions and the reduction of macrophyte dominant regions. In addition, risk analysis and assessment of PETs should consider the contribution of metal binding capabilities.
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- Haishuo Wang
- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Analysis and Testing Center of Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China; Jiangsu Center for Collaborative Innovation in Geographical Information Resource Development and Application, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China; Analysis and Testing Center of Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China; Jiangsu Center for Collaborative Innovation in Geographical Information Resource Development and Application, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Cai YH, Gopalakrishnan A, Dong Q, Schäfer AI. Removal of strontium by nanofiltration: Role of complexation and speciation of strontium with organic matter. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 253:121241. [PMID: 38377922 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121241] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Strontium (Sr) removal from water is required because excessive naturally occurring Sr exposure is hazardous to human health. Climate and seasonal changes cause water quality variations, in particular quality and quantity of organic matter (OM) and pH, and such variations affect Sr removal by nanofiltration (NF). The mechanisms for such variations are not clear and thus OM complexation and speciation require attention. Sr removal by NF was investigated with emphasis on the role of OM (type and concentration) and pH (2-12) on possible removal mechanisms, specifically size and/or charge exclusion as well as solute-solute interactions. The filtration results show that the addition of various OM (10 types) and an increase of OM concentration (2-100 mgC.L-1) increased Sr removal by 10-15%. The Sr-OM interaction was enhanced with increasing OM concentration, implying enhanced size exclusion via Sr-OM interaction as the main mechanism. Such interactions were quantified by asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation (FFFF) coupled with an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS). Both extremely low and high pH increased Sr removal due to the enhanced charge exclusion and Sr-OM interactions. This work elucidated and verified the mechanism of OM and pH on Sr removal by NF membranes.
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- Yang-Hui Cai
- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.
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Gu W, Bai J, Chen J. Application of thermally treated sludge residues on an e-waste contaminated soil: effects on PTE bioavailability, soil physicochemical and biological properties, and L. perenne growth. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:21962-21972. [PMID: 38400963 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32179-3] [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: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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In the context of sustainable development, potentially toxic element (PTE) contamination of soil and large-scale disposal of sludge are two major environmental issues that need to be addressed urgently. It is of great significance to develop efficient and green technologies to solve these problems simultaneously. This study investigated the effects of a 5% addition of thermally treated sludge residues (fermentation and pyrolysis residues) in synergy with L. perenne on soil organic matter, mineral nutrients, PTE speciation, and PTE uptake and transport by L. perenne in an e-waste-contaminated soil through pot experiments. The results showed that the thermally treated sludge residues significantly increased soil electrical conductivity, cation exchange capacity, organic matter, available phosphorus, and exchangeable potassium contents. New PTE-containing crystalline phases were detected, and dissolved humic substances were found. Sludge fermentation residue significantly increased dissolved organic matter content, whereas sludge pyrolysis residue showed no significant effect. The combination of thermally treated sludge residues and L. perenne increased the residual fractions of Cu, Zn, Pb, and Cd. The thermally treated sludge residues promoted L. perenne growth, increasing fresh weight, plant height, and phosphorus and potassium uptake. The uptake of Cu, Zn, Pb, and Cd by L. perenne was significantly reduced. This approach has the potential for applications in the ecological restoration of e-waste-contaminated soils.
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- Weihua Gu
- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Polytechnic University, Shanghai, 201209, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Polytechnic University, Shanghai, 201209, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China.
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Qiu X, Wang J, Xin F, Wang Y, Liu Z, Wei J, Sun X, Li P, Cao X, Zheng X. Compensatory growth of Microcystis aeruginosa after copper stress and the characteristics of algal extracellular organic matter (EOM). CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141422. [PMID: 38341000 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141422] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Cyanobacterial blooms can impair drinking water quality due to the concomitant extracellular organic matter (EOM). As copper is often applied as an algicide, cyanobacteria may experience copper stress. However, it remains uncertain whether algal growth compensation occurs and how EOM characteristics change in response to copper stress. This study investigated the changes in growth conditions, photosynthetic capacity, and EOM characteristics of M. aeruginosa under copper stress. In all copper treatments, M. aeruginosa experienced a growth inhibition stage followed by a growth compensation stage. Notably, although chlorophyll-a fluorescence parameters dropped to zero immediately following high-intensity copper stress (0.2 and 0.5 mg/L), they later recovered to levels exceeding those of the control, indicating that photosystem II was not destroyed by copper stress. Copper stress influenced the dissolved organic carbon (DOC) content, polysaccharides, proteins, excitation-emission matrix spectra, hydrophobicity, and molecular weight (MW) distribution of EOM, with the effects varying based on stress intensity and growth stage. Principal component analysis revealed a correlation between the chlorophyll-a fluorescence parameters and EOM characteristics. These results imply that copper may not be an ideal algicide. Further research is needed to explore the dynamic response of EOM characteristics to environmental stress.
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- Xiaopeng Qiu
- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, School of Water Resources and Hydro-Electric 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, School of Water Resources and Hydro-Electric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China
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- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, School of Water Resources and Hydro-Electric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China
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- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, School of Water Resources and Hydro-Electric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China
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- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, School of Water Resources and Hydro-Electric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China
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- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, School of Water Resources and Hydro-Electric Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resource, Environment and Ecology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resource, Environment and Ecology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, PR China
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- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, School of Water Resources and Hydro-Electric 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, School of Water Resources and Hydro-Electric 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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Su R, Fu H, Ding L, Fu B, He S, Ma H, Hu H, Ren H. Long-term impact of nano zero-valent iron on methanogenic activity, microbial community structure, and transcription activity in anaerobic wastewater treatment system. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 393:130028. [PMID: 37977494 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130028] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Nano zero-valent iron (NZVI) is commonly used in industrial wastewater treatment. However, its long-term impact mechanisms of metabolization in anaerobic systems are not well understood. This study investigated the effects of long-term and continuous addition of NZVI on methanogenic activity, microbial community, and transcription activity. The results demonstrated that low levels of NZVI (1000 mg/L) induced inhibition of methanogenesis after 80 days, while high levels of NZVI (5000 mg/L) immediately led to a sharp decrease of cumulative methane production and chemical oxygen demand removal, which arrived at a steady state (14.4 % of control and 17 %) after 30 days. NZVI adversely affected cell viability, adenosine triphosphate production, and fatty acid evolution of cell membranes played a crucial role in resisting chronic NZVI toxicity. Moreover, high NZVI levels hindered the transcription of key enzymes CoM and mcrA, while low NZVI levels maintained its high CoM and mcrA activity, but down-regulated the transcription of cdh and hdr. Besides, amino-utilizing bacteria was reduced under the high NZVI concentration, while low NZVI changed dominant genus with potential protein hydrolysis function from Candidatus Cloacamonas to Sedimentibacter. These results provide a guideline for proper NZVI utilization in wastewater treatment.
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- Runhua Su
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; National Research Base of Intelligent Manufacturing Service, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Leclerc M, Wauthy M, Planas D, Amyot M. How do metals interact with periphytic biofilms? THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 876:162838. [PMID: 36924968 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162838] [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: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Extracellular matrix of periphyton has complex structural and chemical composition regulating metal transfer within biofilms with consequences for metal transfer to aquatic food webs. We investigated which metal species were retained in the loosely (LB) and the tightly bound (TB) fractions of the periphyton matrix from three pristine lakes at different growth stages. We measured the fluorescent dissolved organic matter (FDOM) composition with parallel factor analysis (PARAFAC) and the co-occurrence of essential and non-essential metals with FDOM in the two matrix fractions. The LB and TB fractions of periphyton had distinct fluorescence composition from the water column. The PARAFAC model identified five components, including two (C2 and C4) appearing to be of periphytic origin. The humic-like C2 was almost exclusive to periphyton and the tryptophan-like C4, associated to biofilm phototrophy, represented up to 47.0 ± 7.3 % of total fluorescence in the LB fraction. Most metals had significant positive relationships with four FDOM components in the LB fraction while C2 was the only component in the TB fraction to show such significant relationships. Components in the LB fraction seemed to act as scavengers for metals, preventing them from reaching the cellular fraction, while C2 from the TB fraction was likely promoting the bioavailability of essential metals for microorganisms inside periphyton. This study highlights the contrasting roles of the extracellular matrix on metal mobility beyond the usually proposed protection mechanisms. We suggest an experimental model for the study of metal regulation processes of the periphytic extracellular polymeric substances with a focus on the components produced by microorganisms within periphyton and their distribution in the different matrix fractions.
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- Maxime Leclerc
- GRIL, Département de Sciences Biologiques, Université de Montréal, 1375 Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux Ave., Montréal, QC H2V 0B3, Canada; GRIL, GEOTOP, Département de Sciences Biologiques, Université du Québec à Montréal, 141 Président-Kennedy Ave., Montréal, QC H2X 1Y4, Canada
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- GRIL, Département de Sciences Biologiques, Université de Montréal, 1375 Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux Ave., Montréal, QC H2V 0B3, Canada
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- GRIL, GEOTOP, Département de Sciences Biologiques, Université du Québec à Montréal, 141 Président-Kennedy Ave., Montréal, QC H2X 1Y4, Canada
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- GRIL, Département de Sciences Biologiques, Université de Montréal, 1375 Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux Ave., Montréal, QC H2V 0B3, Canada.
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Hua H, Liu M, Liu CQ, Lang Y, Xue H, Li S, La W, Han X, Ding H. Differences in the spectral characteristics of dissolved organic matter binding to Cu(II) in wetland soils with moisture gradients. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 874:162509. [PMID: 36870263 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The environmental behavior of heavy metals in soil is significantly regulated by their binding with dissolved organic matter (DOM), which is affected by soil moisture contents. However, the mechanism of this interaction in soils with varying moisture is still not well understood. Using a combination of ultrafiltration, Cu(II) titration, and multispectral (ultraviolet-visible absorption, 3D fluorescence, Fourier transform infrared) analysis techniques, we studied the differences in the spectral characteristics and Cu(II) binding properties of soil dissolved organic matter (DOM) and its different molecular weight (MW) fractions with moisture gradients. We found that the abundance and spectral characters of soil DOM changed with increasing soil moisture, i.e., the increase in abundance while the decrease in aromaticity and humification index. The components of DOM, shown by Fluorescence region-integration (FRI) analysis, also changed, with an increase in the proportion of protein-like substances and a decrease of humic-like and fulvic-like substances. The overall Cu(II) binding potential of soil DOM diminished with increasing soil moisture, as indicated by the fluorescence parallel factor (PARAFAC) analysis. This is aligns with the changes in DOM composition, as the humic-like and fulvic-like fractions exhibited higher Cu(II) binding potential compared to the protein-like fractions. The low MW fraction of the MW-fractionated samples showed a stronger binding potential for Cu(II) compared to the high MW fraction. Finally, the active binding site of Cu(II) in DOM, as revealed by UV-difference spectroscopy and 2D-FTIR-COS analysis, decreased with increasing soil moisture, with the order of preferentially functional groups shifting from OH, NH, and CO to CN and CO. This study emphasizes the impact of moisture variations on the characteristics of DOM and its interaction with Cu(II), providing insight into the environmental fate of heavy metal contaminants in soil in areas with alternating land and water conditions.
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- Haifeng Hua
- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Earth Critical Zone Science and Sustainable Development in Bohai Rim, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Critical Zone Observatory of Bohai Coastal Region, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Earth Critical Zone Science and Sustainable Development in Bohai Rim, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Critical Zone Observatory of Bohai Coastal Region, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Earth Critical Zone Science and Sustainable Development in Bohai Rim, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Critical Zone Observatory of Bohai Coastal Region, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Earth Critical Zone Science and Sustainable Development in Bohai Rim, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Critical Zone Observatory of Bohai Coastal Region, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Ji B, Bilal Asif M, Zhang Z. Photothermally-activated peroxymonosulfate (PMS) pretreatment for fouling alleviation of membrane distillation of surface water: Performance and mechanism. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.123043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Zheng X, Xu Z, Zhao D, Luo Y, Lai C, Huang B, Pan X. Double-dose responses of Scenedesmus capricornus microalgae exposed to humic acid. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 806:150547. [PMID: 34582877 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150547] [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: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Dissolved organic matter (DOM) has been found to attenuate the ecotoxicity of various environmental pollutants, but research on its own toxic effects in aquatic ecosystems has been very limited. Herein, the toxic effects of humic acid (HA), a represent DOM typically found in natural waters, on the freshwater alga Scenedesmus capricornus were investigated. As result, HA exerted a double-dose effect on the growth of Scenedesmus capricornus. At HA concentrations below 2.0 mgC/L, the growth of Scenedesmus capricornus was slightly promoted, as was the synthesis of chlorophyll and macromolecules in the algae. Moreover, S. capricornus can maintain its growth by secreting fulvic acid as a nutrient carbon source. However, the growth of Scenedesmus capricornus was significantly inhibited when HA was beyond 2.0 mgC/L. The main mechanisms of humic acid's toxicity were membrane damage and oxidative stress. Particularly, when the oxidative stress exceeds the algae's carrying capacity, the synthesis of EPS is greatly inhibited and HA damage results. Taken together, DOM may have both positive and negative effects on aquatic ecosystems.
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- Xianyao Zheng
- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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Liu J, Lu H, Wu L, Kerr PG, Wu Y. Interactions between periphytic biofilms and dissolved organic matter at soil-water interface and the consequent effects on soil phosphorus fraction changes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 801:149708. [PMID: 34438149 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149708] [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: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays vital roles in carbon and other nutrient transformation at soil-water interfaces (SWI) in paddy fields. It is associated with the growth and withering of periphytic biofilms. However, the interactions between DOM and periphytic biofilms remain largely unknown. In this study, a microcosm experiment with different initial DOM contents elucidated that the biomass, and biomass nitrogen and phosphorus contents were greatly influenced by humic-like substances (C2 and C3), while the growth of periphytic biofilms increased the contents of humic-like (C1 and C2) and tryptophan-like substances (C5) in soil. Moreover, the decomposition of periphytic biofilms significantly increased soil pH, DOM, C2, C3 and C5 contents, but caused decrease in Eh, with consequent reduce in water soluble phosphorus (WSP) and release of algal available phosphorus (AAP). Results from this study revealed how DOM interacts with periphytic biofilms and the consequent effects on changes of bioactive phosphorus fractions, and provide practical information for designing periphytic biofilm based biofertilizer from the perspective of soil DOM.
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- Junzhuo Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 71 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China; Zigui Three Gorges Reservoir Ecosystem, Observation and Research Station of Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China, Yichang 443605, China.
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- Salt-soil Agricultural Center, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in the Lower Reaches of Yangtze River Plain, Institute of Agricultural Resource and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agriculture Sciences, 50 Zhongling Road, Nanjing 210014, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 71 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China
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- School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Boorooma St., Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 71 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China; Zigui Three Gorges Reservoir Ecosystem, Observation and Research Station of Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China, Yichang 443605, China
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Dammak L, Fouilloux J, Bdiri M, Larchet C, Renard E, Baklouti L, Sarapulova V, Kozmai A, Pismenskaya N. A Review on Ion-Exchange Membrane Fouling during the Electrodialysis Process in the Food Industry, Part 1: Types, Effects, Characterization Methods, Fouling Mechanisms and Interactions. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:789. [PMID: 34677555 PMCID: PMC8539029 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11100789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Electrodialysis (ED) was first established for water desalination and is still highly recommended in this field for its high water recovery, long lifetime and acceptable electricity consumption. Today, thanks to technological progress in ED processes and the emergence of new ion-exchange membranes (IEMs), ED has been extended to many other applications in the food industry. This expansion of uses has also generated several problems such as IEMs' lifetime limitation due to different ageing phenomena (because of organic and/or mineral compounds). The current commercial IEMs show excellent performance in ED processes; however, organic foulants such as proteins, surfactants, polyphenols or other natural organic matters can adhere on their surface (especially when using anion-exchange membranes: AEMs) forming a colloid layer or can infiltrate the membrane matrix, which leads to the increase in electrical resistance, resulting in higher energy consumption, lower water recovery, loss of membrane permselectivity and current efficiency as well as lifetime limitation. If these aspects are not sufficiently controlled and mastered, the use and the efficiency of ED processes will be limited since, it will no longer be competitive or profitable compared to other separation methods. In this work we reviewed a significant amount of recent scientific publications, research and reviews studying the phenomena of IEM fouling during the ED process in food industry with a special focus on the last decade. We first classified the different types of fouling according to the most commonly used classifications. Then, the fouling effects, the characterization methods and techniques as well as the different fouling mechanisms and interactions as well as their influence on IEM matrix and fixed groups were presented, analyzed, discussed and illustrated.
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- Lasâad Dammak
- Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris-Est (ICMPE), Université Paris-Est Créteil, CNRS, ICMPE, UMR 7182, 2 Rue Henri Dunant, 94320 Thiais, France; (J.F.); (M.B.); (C.L.); (E.R.)
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- Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris-Est (ICMPE), Université Paris-Est Créteil, CNRS, ICMPE, UMR 7182, 2 Rue Henri Dunant, 94320 Thiais, France; (J.F.); (M.B.); (C.L.); (E.R.)
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- Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris-Est (ICMPE), Université Paris-Est Créteil, CNRS, ICMPE, UMR 7182, 2 Rue Henri Dunant, 94320 Thiais, France; (J.F.); (M.B.); (C.L.); (E.R.)
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- Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris-Est (ICMPE), Université Paris-Est Créteil, CNRS, ICMPE, UMR 7182, 2 Rue Henri Dunant, 94320 Thiais, France; (J.F.); (M.B.); (C.L.); (E.R.)
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- Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris-Est (ICMPE), Université Paris-Est Créteil, CNRS, ICMPE, UMR 7182, 2 Rue Henri Dunant, 94320 Thiais, France; (J.F.); (M.B.); (C.L.); (E.R.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences and Arts at Al Rass, Qassim University, Ar Rass 51921, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Kuban State University, 149, Stavropol’skaya Str., 350040 Krasnodar, Russia; (V.S.); (A.K.); (N.P.)
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Kuban State University, 149, Stavropol’skaya Str., 350040 Krasnodar, Russia; (V.S.); (A.K.); (N.P.)
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Kuban State University, 149, Stavropol’skaya Str., 350040 Krasnodar, Russia; (V.S.); (A.K.); (N.P.)
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Lu X, Xu W, Liu C, Zhao Q, Ye Z. Insight into the role of extracellular polymeric substances in denitrifying biofilms under nitrobenzene exposure. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 222:112539. [PMID: 34311425 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Denitrifying biofilm promises to be very useful for remediation of nitro-aromatic compounds (NACs) and nitrates in wastewater. Little is known about the role of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in nitrobenzene (NB, a typical NAC) remediation, despite the indispensability of EPS for biofilm formation. Herein, the significance of the mechanistic role of EPS in the response of denitrifying biofilms to various levels of NB was investigated. The removal of NB was predominantly controlled via absorption, with little biodegradation during the short-term exposure. Specifically, NB was adsorbed by EPS, as shown by a total adsorption of 40.06% at the initial step, which declined to around 10.52% in the equilibrium stage, while sorption via cells gradually increased from 59.93% to 89.47% over the same period. The results suggested that EPS might act as an important reservoir for NB, which endows inner cells with increased adsorption ability. The presence of EPS might also alleviate the negative impacts of NB toxicity on inner cells, thus protecting microorganisms. This was indicated by the difference in denitrification performance and cell integrity between intact and EPS-free biofilms. High-throughput sequencing data demonstrated that EPS could maintain the stability of microbial communities under NB stress. The fluorescence quenching analysis further indicated that EPS formed stable complexes with NB mainly through hydrophobic interactions with protein-like fractions (tryptophan and tyrosine). Moreover, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy identified that the hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl, and phosphate groups of EPS were the candidate functional groups binding with NB. Protein secondary structures were also significantly affected, resulting in a loose structure and enhanced hydrophobic performance for EPS. These results provide insights into the role of EPS in alleviating NB-caused cellular stress and the underlying binding mechanisms between NB and EPS.
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- Xinyue Lu
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Nanjing Institute of Technology, Nanjing 211167, China
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- China Waterborne Transport Research Institute, Beijing 10088, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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Stirchak L, Donaldson DJ. Relating natural organic matter conformation, metal complexation, and photophysics. CAN J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1139/cjc-2021-0018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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We investigated the relationship between changes in fluorescence intensity and in fluorescence anisotropy for Suwannee River Natural Organic Matter (SRNOM) due to the formation of NOM-metal complexes with divalent and trivalent metals commonly present in both fresh water and sea water environments. We chose metal ions whose complexes give rise to both fluorescence quenching (Fe3+, Cu2+) and fluorescence enhancement (Al3+, Mg2+). Stern–Volmer type analyses quantified the changes in the SRNOM fluorescence as a function of metal concentration. All metals display strong complexation with SRNOM, associated with their effect on fluorescence. Experiments with Fe3+ further show strong effects due to NOM aggregation at all but the lowest metal concentrations studied here. There was little to no change in the conformation of SRNOM as inferred from fluorescence anisotropy caused by increasing metal concentration. These results suggest that there is no correlation between photophysical changes and conformational changes in NOM associated with complexation by the metal ions.
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- Laura Stirchak
- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George St., Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George St., Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada
- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4, Canada
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Luo X, Zhang H, Zhang J. The influence of a static magnetic field on a Chlorella vulgaris - Bacillus licheniformis consortium and its sewage treatment effect. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 295:112969. [PMID: 34146779 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this study, the influence of a static magnetic field (SMF) on a Chlorella vulgaris-Bacillus licheniformis consortium and the subsequent effect of this algal-bacterial consortium on sewage treatment were explored. Accordingly, the algal density, Fv/Fm, algal aggregation percentage, extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) content, dissolved organic matter distribution, enzymatic activity, metabolites, microbial community diversity and nutrient removal were investigated. For the treatment group exposed to an SMF of 150 mT, the total phosphorus removal rate reached 82.21%, which was 19.10% higher than the control group. On the last day, the algal density of the 150 mT group was the highest, being 56.01% greater than the control group. The high intensity SMF promoted the anti-oxidative stress response in C. vulgaris. It also affected EPS secretion, subsequently influencing the algal aggregation percentage and bacterial growth. Bacillus accounted for the largest proportion of the overall microbial community in the 150 mT group, which was conducive to rapid formation of the C. vulgaris-B. licheniformis consortium. In short, the SMF was conducive to the rapid formation of a C. vulgaris-B. licheniformis consortium. The use of an SMF can promote the efficiency of the algal-bacterial consortium, thereby shortening the processing time.
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- Xin Luo
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China.
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Yang F, Tang C, Antonietti M. Natural and artificial humic substances to manage minerals, ions, water, and soil microorganisms. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:6221-6239. [PMID: 34027951 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs01363c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The chemistry of humic substances (HSs) occurs hidden from our sight, but is of key importance to agriculture and the environment, and nowadays even to medicine and technology. HSs are nowadays not only natural, but extracted and engineered, and in the past 20 years such products have been widely used in soil improvement and environment governance. In this review, we collate and summarize the applications and working principles of such HSs in agriculture and environmental ecology, mainly to elaborate the multiple roles of this functional polymer along with physical chemical quantification. Then several of the latest synthesis technologies, including hydrothermal humification technology (HTH), hydrothermal carbonization technology (HTC) and hydrogen peroxide oxidation technology (HOT) are presented, which were introduced to prepare artificial humic substances (A-HSs). The availability of reproducible and tunable synthetic A-HSs is a new chemical tool, and effects such as solubilization of insoluble phosphorus minerals, recovery of phosphorus, improvement of soil fertility for crop growth and reduction of toxicity of typical pollutants, can now be analyzed in detail and quantified. As a result, we can provide an effective chemical technology for utilizing biomass side products ("biowaste") to generate A-HSs of different types, thus realizing improvement in agricultural production and control of environmental pollution by the macro-synthesis of A-HSs-.
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- Fan Yang
- Joint Laboratory of Northeast Agricultural University and Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (NEAU-MPICI), Harbin 150030, China. and School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Northeast Agricultural University and Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (NEAU-MPICI), Harbin 150030, China. and School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Colloid Chemistry, 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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Zhang C, Han X, Korshin GV, Kuznetsov AM, Yan M. Interpretation of the differential UV-visible absorbance spectra of metal-NOM complexes based on the quantum chemical simulations for the model compound esculetin. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 276:130043. [PMID: 33706178 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this study, the model compound esculetin that has functional groups typical for natural organic matter (NOM) was used to ascertain the nature of the characteristic bands in the differential UV-visible absorbance spectra (DAS) associated with the formation of metal-NOM complexes. The binding of ten different metal ions (Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Fe(III), Cr(III), Al(III), Zn(II), Ca(II), Mg(II) and Pb(II)) with esculetin generate four bands in the DAS. These bands are similar to those present in the DAS of metal-NOM complexes. The UV-visible absorbance spectra of the metal-esculetin systems were calculated using time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT). The TD-DFT results demonstrate that the prominent features of the DAS of esculetin are primarily associated with the electron transitions between the molecular orbitals near the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) in the metal-esculetin complex. Charge decomposition analysis (CDA) results demonstrated that these electron transitions originate from the esculetin fragment to the Zn(II) fragment in the complex. Covalent indexes [(χm)2rc] of the metal ions were found to be correlated with the metal-specific features of the DAS of metal-esculetin systems. The strength of the linear correlations between the quantitative parameters of the electron density of the bond critical points (BCP) is indicative of the strength of the metal-esculetin interactions.
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- Chenyang Zhang
- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Peking University, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Peking University, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Washington, Box 352700, Seattle, WA, 98195-2700, USA
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Kazan National Research Technological University, K. Marx Street 68, 420015, Russia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Peking University, China.
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Cheah YT, Lakbir Singh HKK, Chan DJC. Effect of high temperature toward microalgal organic matter and its impact toward membrane distillation application. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2021; 93:1107-1115. [PMID: 33484623 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Membrane distillation (MD) frequently deals with membrane biofouling caused by deposition of algal organic matter (AOM) from algal blooms, hampering the treatment efficiency. In this study, AOMs, which are soluble extracellular polymeric substance (sEPS), bounded EPS (bEPS), and internal organic matter (IOM) from three benthic species (Amphora coffeaeformis, Cylindrotheca fusiformis, and Navicula incerta) were exposed to a temperature range to resemble the MD process. Results showed that EPS had higher polysaccharide fraction than protein with 85.71%, 68.26%, and 71.91% for A. coffeaeformis, N. incerta, and C. fusiformis, respectively. Both the EPS polysaccharide and protein concentration linearly increase with temperature, but the opposite was true for IOM and high-molecular-weight (HMW) polysaccharide. At 80°C, 5812.94 μg/g out of 6304.28 μg/g polysaccharide in A. coffeaeformis was of low molecular weight (LMW); hence, these findings suggested that they were the major foulants to clog the narrow pores within virgin hydrophobic membrane, forming a conditioning layer followed by deposition of HMW and hydrophilic polysaccharides onto the macropores to cause irreversible fouling. Cell lysis occurring at higher temperature increases the total protein content about 25% within the EPS matrix, inducing membrane plugging via hydrophobic-hydrophobic interactions. Overall, the AOM composition at different temperatures will likely dictate the fouling severity in MD. PRACTITIONER POINTS: EPS production of three benthic diatoms was the highest at 80°C. EPS from diatoms consists of at least 75.29% of polysaccharides. Small molecular weight carbohydrates (<12 kDa) were potential foulants. Proteins of internal organic matter (>56%) give irreversible attachment towards membranes. A. coffeaeformis was considered as the most fouling diatoms with highest EPS amount of 6304.28 μg/g.
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- Yi Tong Cheah
- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, University of Science Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, 14300, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, University of Science Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, 14300, Malaysia
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Lee YK, Hong S, Hur J. Copper-binding properties of microplastic-derived dissolved organic matter revealed by fluorescence spectroscopy and two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy. WATER RESEARCH 2021; 190:116775. [PMID: 33385874 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.116775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Despite numerous studies on microplastics (MPs), little attention has been paid to the dissolved organic substances leached from MPs and their environmental fate. In this study, we explored the copper-binding characteristics of MP-derived dissolved organic matter (MP-DOM) leached from several MP types, including commercial polypropylene, polyvinylchloride, and expanded polystyrene, under dark and UV irradiation conditions. The copper-binding affinity of MP-DOM was examined using fluorescence quenching method based on different fluorophores identified via the excitation emission matrix-parallel factor analysis (EEM-PARAFAC). The heterogeneous distribution of binding sites across the functional groups of MP-DOM was further elucidated by utilizing two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) based on Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Phenol/protein-like fluorescence prevailed in all MP-DOM samples, whereas humic-like fluorescence was more pronounced in the irradiated MP-DOM. For all tested plastic types, two plastic-derived fluorescent components (C2 and C3) exhibited substantial fluorescence quenching with increasing copper concentrations. The calculated stability constants showed larger differences between the two leaching conditions than between the three MP types with higher log KM values for the UV-irradiated (4.08-5.36) than dark-treated MP-DOM (1.05-3.60). The binding constants were comparable to those of natural organic matter with aquatic/terrestrial origins. The 2D-COS results further revealed that the oxygen-containing structures in MP-DOM generated by UV irradiation might be responsible for the higher binding affinity of the irradiated MP-DOM. This is the first study demonstrating the environmental reactivity of MP-DOM towards metal binding, highlighting the importance of leaching conditions for the metal-binding behavior of MP-DOM.
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- Yun Kyung Lee
- Department of Environment and Energy, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05006, South Korea
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- Department of Ocean Environmental Sciences, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, South Korea
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- Department of Environment and Energy, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05006, South Korea.
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Li N, Liu Y, Liang Z, Lou Y, Liu Y, Zhao X, Wang G. Influence of fuel oil on Platymonas helgolandica: An acute toxicity evaluation to amino acids. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 271:116226. [PMID: 33360349 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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It is highly likely that the toxicity of water accommodated fractions (WAF) will influence marine microalgae, and consequently lead to potential risk for the marine ecological environment. However, it was often neglected whether WAF can influence the transformation of relative compounds in organisms. The metabolism of amino acids (AAs) can be used to track physiological changes in microalgae because amino acids are the basis of proteins and enzymes. In this study, using marine Chlorophyta Platymonas helgolandica as the test organism, the effects of different concentrations of WAF on AA compositions and stable carbon isotope ratios (δ13C) of individual AAs of Platymonas helgolandica were investigated. The results showed that the WAF of #180 fuel oil had an obvious suppressing effect on the growth and chlorophyll a content of microalgae. The growth inhibitory rate at 96 h was 80.66% at a WAF concentration of 0.50 mg L-1 compared with the control. Furthermore, seven among the 16 AAs, including alanine, cysteine, proline, aspartic acid, lysine, histidine and tyrosine, had relatively high abundance. Under the glycolysis pathway, the cysteine abundance was higher than control, meaning that the biosynthesized pathway of alanine through cysteine as a precursor could be damaged. Phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) was an important synthesis precursor of alanine (leucine) and aromatic AA family (Phenylalanine and tyrosine), and played an important role in δ13CAAs fractionation under the WAF stress. Under the TCA pathway, to protect cell metabolism activities under WAF stress, the δ13C value of threonine and proline abundance in microalgae with the increase in WAF stress. Therefore, δ13CAAs fractionation can be used as a novel method for toxicity evaluation of WAF on future.
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- Na Li
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China; Environmental Information Institute, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China
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Topal M, Öbek E, Arslan Topal EI. Performance of Cladophora fracta for Bioaccumulation of Critical Raw Materials from Mine Gallery Waters. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-020-04522-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Zhang J, Song F, Li T, Xie K, Yao H, Xing B, Li Z, Bai Y. Simulated photo-degradation of dissolved organic matter in lakes revealed by three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix with regional integration and parallel factor analysis. J Environ Sci (China) 2020; 90:310-320. [PMID: 32081327 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2019.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Simulated photo-degradation of fluorescent dissolved organic matter (FDOM) in Lake Baihua (BH) and Lake Hongfeng (HF) was investigated with three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix (3DEEM) fluorescence combined with the fluorescence regional integration (FRI), parallel factor (PARAFAC) analysis, and multi-order kinetic models. In the FRI analysis, fulvic-like and humic-like materials were the main constituents for both BH-FDOM and HF-FDOM. Four individual components were identified by use of PARAFAC analysis as humic-like components (C1), fulvic-like components (C2), protein-like components (C3) and unidentified components (C4). The maximum 3DEEM fluorescence intensity of PARAFAC components C1-C3 decreased by about 60%, 70% and 90%, respectively after photo-degradation. The multi-order kinetic model was acceptable to represent the photo-degradation of FDOM with correlation coefficient (Radj2) (0.963-0.998). The photo-degradation rate constants (kn) showed differences of three orders of magnitude, from 1.09 × 10-6 to 4.02 × 10-4 min-1, and half-life of multi-order model ( T1/2n) ranged from 5.26 to 64.01 min. The decreased values of fluorescence index (FI) and biogenic index (BI), the fact that of percent fluorescence response parameter of Region I (PI,n) showed the greatest change ratio, followed by percent fluorescence response parameter of Region II (PII,n), while the largest decrease ratio was found for C3 components, and the lowest T1/2n was observed for C3, indicated preferential degradation of protein-like materials/components derived from biological sources during photo-degradation. This research on the degradation of FDOM by 3DEEM/FRI-PARAFAC would be beneficial to understanding the photo-degradation of FDOM in natural environments and accurately predicting the environmental behaviors of contaminants in the presence of FDOM.
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- Jin Zhang
- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Jiangsu 213164, China; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Jiangsu 213164, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Jiangsu 213164, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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Holland A, McInerney PJ, Shackleton ME, Rees GN, Bond NR, Silvester E. Dissolved organic matter and metabolic dynamics in dryland lowland rivers. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2020; 229:117871. [PMID: 31839576 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2019.117871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Dissolved organic matter (DOM) within freshwaters is essential for broad ecosystem function. The concentration and type of DOM within rivers depends on the relative contributions of allochthonous sources and the production and consumption of DOM by microbes. In this work we have examined the temporal patterns in DOM quality and productivity in three lowland rivers in dryland Australia using fluorescence excitation emission scans. We assessed the production and consumption of DOM within light and dark bottle assays to quantify the relative contribution of bacteria and algae to the DOM pool and simultaneously assessed whether the systems were autotrophic or heterotrophic. DOM varied temporally within the three river systems over the course of the study period. Characterisation of DOM within light and dark bottles following a 6-hour incubation revealed microbial consumption of a humic-like component and production of protein-like components similar in nature to the amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine. The lack of a significant difference in DOM quality between the light and dark bottles indicated that the protein-like DOM is likely derived from bacterial activity. Respiration was shown to be higher than gross primary production in both whole river and bottle assays, yielding negative net production values and demonstrating that these rivers were predominately heterotrophic. Our work suggests that bacterial metabolism of DOM may be a significant contributor to the production of protein-like components within heterotrophic freshwater systems.
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- Aleicia Holland
- La Trobe University, School of Life Science, Department of Ecology, Environment and Evolution, Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems, Albury/Wodonga Campus, Vic 3690, Australia.
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- La Trobe University, Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems, Albury/Wodonga Campus, Vic 3690, Australia
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- La Trobe University, Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems, Albury/Wodonga Campus, Vic 3690, Australia
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- CSIRO Land and Water, Thurgoona, NSW 2640, Australia
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- La Trobe University, Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems, Albury/Wodonga Campus, Vic 3690, Australia
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- La Trobe University, School of Life Science, Department of Ecology, Environment and Evolution, Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems, Albury/Wodonga Campus, Vic 3690, Australia
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Chen H, Lürling M. Calcium promotes formation of large colonies of the cyanobacterium Microcystis by enhancing cell-adhesion. HARMFUL ALGAE 2020; 92:101768. [PMID: 32113593 DOI: 10.1016/j.hal.2020.101768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Large Microcystis colonies can lead to the rapid formation of surface accumulations, which are a globally significant environmental issue. Laboratory studies have shown that Ca2+ can quickly promote non-classical Microcystis colony formation via cell-adhesion, but our knowledge of the changes in the morphology of these colonies during subsequent long-term culture with Ca2+ is limited. In this study, a 72-day cultivation experiment was conducted to determine the long-term effects of Ca2+ on Microcystis colony formation. Laboratory results indicate that Ca2+ causes Microcystis to rapidly aggregate and form a colony through cell adhesion, then colony formation by cell-adhesion lost dominance, owing to the decrease in Ca2+ concentrations caused by precipitation/complexation. Although the initial colony morphology by cell adhesion is sparse, the newly divided cells, without separating from the mother cells, constantly fill the gaps in the original colony at Ca2+ concentrations >40 mg L-1 for a long time, which creates colonies on day 72 with a morphology similar to that of M. ichthyoblabe in Lake Taihu. If the Ca2+ levels in Lake Taihu continue to increase, Microcystis growth rate will decrease only slightly, while the colony proportion of total biovolume and biomass will increase. Moreover, higher Ca2+ concentrations do not affect microcystin content, but promote the content of bound extracellular polysaccharides (bEPS), enabling formation of larger colonies, which may promote Microcystis surface accumulation.
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- Huaimin Chen
- College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China; Aquatic Ecology & Water Quality Management Group, Department of Environmental Sciences, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 47, 6700 AA, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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- Aquatic Ecology & Water Quality Management Group, Department of Environmental Sciences, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 47, 6700 AA, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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Duan Z, Tan X, Parajuli K, Zhang D, Wang Y. Characterization of Microcystis morphotypes: Implications for colony formation and intraspecific variation. HARMFUL ALGAE 2019; 90:101701. [PMID: 31806163 DOI: 10.1016/j.hal.2019.101701] [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: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Groundworks on Microcystis colony formation and morphological variation are critical to understanding the whole eco-cycle of Microcystis blooms. In this study, we tested the cell adhesion effect, an important pathway for colony formation, among Microcystis colonies of different morphotypes, and examined the potential linkage between cell properties and morphological plasticity. Results showed that cell adhesion significantly contributed to the aggregation of Microcystis colonies, but such adhesion only occurred in colonies belonging to the same morphotype. This suggests that Microcystis cannot form large colonies through a direct adhesion effect among different morphotypes, possibly due to substantial differences in the chemical structures and compositions of their extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Cell functional features also varied substantially with morphotypes, implying high intraspecific variation in competitive and defensive strategies of Microcystis. Our results offer new insights into colony formation of Microcystis and substantiate the importance of fundamental chemical characteristics of EPS in determining the morphological plasticity.
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- Zhipeng Duan
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; Department of Aquatic Ecology, Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), Droevendaalsesteeg 10, 6708 PB Wageningen, Netherlands.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China.
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- School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Denistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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Adusei-Gyamfi J, Ouddane B, Rietveld L, Cornard JP, Criquet J. Natural organic matter-cations complexation and its impact on water treatment: A critical review. WATER RESEARCH 2019; 160:130-147. [PMID: 31136847 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.05.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Revised: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The quality and quantity of natural organic matter (NOM) has been observed to evolve which poses challenges to water treatment facilities. Even though NOM may not be toxic itself, its presence in water has aesthetic effects, enhances biological growth in distribution networks, binds with pollutants and controls the bioavailability of trace metals. Even though NOM has heterogeneous functional groups, the predominant ones are the carboxyl and the phenolic groups, which have high affinities for metals depending on the pH. The properties of both the NOM and the trace elements influence the binding kinetics and preferences. Ca2+ prefers to bind with the carboxylic groups especially at a low pH while Zn2+ prefers the amine groups though practically, most cations bind to several functions groups. The nature of the chemical environment (neighboring ligands) the ligand finds itself equally influences its preference for a cation. The presence of NOM, cations or a complex of NOM-cations may have significant impact on the efficiency of water processes such as coagulation, adsorption, ion exchange resin and membrane filtration. In coagulation, the complexation between the coagulant salts and NOM helps to remove NOM from solution. This positive influence can further be enhanced by the addition of Ca2+. A negative influence is however, observed in lime-softening method as NOM complexes with Ca2+. A negative influence is also seen in membrane filtration where divalent cations partially neutralize the carboxyl functional groups of NOM thereby reducing the repulsion effect on NOM and increasing membrane fouling. The formation of disinfection by-products could either be increased or reduced during chlorination, the speciation of products formed is modified with generally the enhancement of haloacetic acid formation observed in presence of metal cations. This current work, presents in details the interactions of cations and NOM in the environment, the preference of cations for each functional group and the possible competition between cations for binding sites, as well as the possible impacts of the presence of cations, NOM, or their complex on water treatment processes.
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- Junias Adusei-Gyamfi
- Univ. Lille CNRS, UMR 8516 - LASIR, Equipe Physico-Chimie de L'Environnement, F-59000, Lille, France; Delft University of Technology - Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences - Department of Water Management, the Netherlands
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- Univ. Lille CNRS, UMR 8516 - LASIR, Equipe Physico-Chimie de L'Environnement, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Delft University of Technology - Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences - Department of Water Management, the Netherlands
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- Univ. Lille CNRS, UMR 8516 - LASIR, Equipe Physico-Chimie de L'Environnement, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille CNRS, UMR 8516 - LASIR, Equipe Physico-Chimie de L'Environnement, F-59000, Lille, France.
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Tsai KP, Uzun H, Chen H, Karanfil T, Chow AT. Control wildfire-induced Microcystis aeruginosa blooms by copper sulfate: Trade-offs between reducing algal organic matter and promoting disinfection byproduct formation. WATER RESEARCH 2019; 158:227-236. [PMID: 31039452 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Elevated levels of nutrients due to wildfire ash input into stream waters will likely cause algal blooms. When source water is impeded by algae and requires immediate restoration, copper algaecides are usually applied. Previous studies indicate that Cu2+ can promote reactivity of dissolved organic matter in forming disinfection byproducts (DBPs). However, it is unclear that how DBP formation is changed after the treatment of post-fire algal bloom by copper algaecide. In this study Microcystis aeruginosa was cultured in the medium containing black and white ash water extracts (BE and WE) to study DBP concentrations before and after 4-days exposures to low and high copper sulfate (0.5 and 1.0 mg-Cu/L). Dissolved organic matter (DOM) was characterized by UV-VIS absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy and chlorination/chloramination-based DBP formation potential (FP) experiments. DOM concentrations and algal population in the treatments were lower than that in control, regardless of types of water extract. N-nitrosodimethylamine FP in the treatments were 4-6 times higher than the control (0.23-0.34 vs. 0.05-0.06 μg/L), while haloacetonitrile FP revealed no significant difference (132-191 vs. 167-185 μg/L). Trade-offs between reducing algal population and promoting DBP-FP were more pronounced for the solutions containing BE than WE. Low copper concentration was as effective as high concentration in inhibiting algal growth while minimizing promotion of DBP formation. The results can serve to support risk evaluations of algal population and DBP concentration when wildfire-induced algal bloom is left untreated and treated by copper algaecides.
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- Kuo-Pei Tsai
- Biogeochemistry & Environmental Quality Research Group, Clemson University, South Carolina, 29440, USA; Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Marmara University, Istanbul, 34722, Turkey; Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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- Biogeochemistry & Environmental Quality Research Group, Clemson University, South Carolina, 29440, USA
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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- Biogeochemistry & Environmental Quality Research Group, Clemson University, South Carolina, 29440, USA; Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, South Carolina, 29634, USA.
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Xu H, Zou L, Guan D, Li W, Jiang H. Molecular weight-dependent spectral and metal binding properties of sediment dissolved organic matter from different origins. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 665:828-835. [PMID: 30790755 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.02.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The metal binding potential of dissolved organic matter (DOM) is highly related with its inherent properties such as molecular weight (MW). Here sediment DOMs with different origins, i.e., algae- and macrophyte-dominated sediment DOM (named as ASDOM and MSDOM, respectively), were size-fractionated into low MW (LMW-, <1 kDa) and high MW (HMW-, 1 kDa~0.45 μm) fractions, with the spectral and metal binding properties in different MW fractions exploring via total organic carbon, absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence parallel factor (PARAFAC) analysis, and Cu(II) titration techniques. The MSDOM contained more organic carbon, lower specific UV absorbance, lower fluorescence index, higher humification index, and lower biological index compared to the ASDOM. As for the MW-fractionated samples, the humic- and fulvic-like fluorophores were mainly distributed in the LMW-DOM, while the protein-like ones were located richly in the HMW-DOM. Thus, obvious MW- and origin-dependent heterogeneities in abundance and spectral properties were observed for sediment DOMs. One humic-like, one fulvic-like, and two protein-like fluorescent components were identified by PARAFAC analysis, with different components exhibiting different variable patterns in response to Cu(II) addition. Irrespective of sample sources, humic- and fulvic-like components had higher condition stability constants (logKM > 4.96) than protein-like components (logKM < 4.86). As for the MW-fractionated samples, the HMW-DOM, especially the HMW humic-/fulvic-like components, exhibited higher metal binding potential than the bulk and LMW counterparts. This study highlighted the importance of HMW-DOM in manipulating the behavior, fate, and bioavailability of heavy metals in lake sediments.
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- Huacheng Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- School of Naval Architecture, State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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Hu B, Wang P, Wang C, Qian J, Bao T, Shi Y. Investigating spectroscopic and copper-binding characteristics of organic matter derived from sediments and suspended particles using EEM-PARAFAC combined with two-dimensional fluorescence/FTIR correlation analyses. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 219:45-53. [PMID: 30528972 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.11.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/17/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Different environmental dynamics of sediment organic matter (SOM) and suspended particulate organic matter (SPOM) result in great disparities in characteristics and subsequent interactions with heavy metals. In this study, sediments and suspended particles were collected from two large and shallow lakes (Taihu and Hongze Lake) to study the difference in the characteristics and copper binding properties between SOM and SPOM through spectroscopy method. Our results showed that SPOM in Taihu Lake was dominated by autochthonous tyrosine-like substance and SOM was dominated by terrestrial humic-like substance, whereas SPOM in Hongze Lake was dominated by terrestrial humic-like substances. Furthermore, dissolved organic matter (DOM) in Taihu and Hongze Lake was controlled by autochthonous protein and terrestrial humic substances, respectively. Comparison of SPOM between these two lakes indicated that various organic matter sources could be responsible for the organic matter characteristics in suspended particles. Meanwhile, relatively higher binding affinities and more binding sites were observed for SPOM in both two lakes compared to SOM through two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) analysis of synchronous fluorescence spectra. Moreover, 2D-COS analysis of FTIR spectra revealed that hydrophobic groups (i.e., phenolic groups) had higher binding affinity than hydrophilic groups (i.e., polysaccharide groups) for both SOM and SPOM. Our results provide a new angle for understanding the suspended particles in shallow lakes, which might play a more important role in the environmental behaviors of heavy metals, than has been previously thought.
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- Bin Hu
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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Xu H, Yan M, Li W, Jiang H, Guo L. Dissolved organic matter binding with Pb(II) as characterized by differential spectra and 2D UV-FTIR heterospectral correlation analysis. WATER RESEARCH 2018; 144:435-443. [PMID: 30059906 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.07.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2018] [Revised: 07/21/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Dissolved organic matter (DOM) in aquatic environment significantly influences the behavior and fate of heavy metals via binding, complexation and thus changes the metal speciation; however detailed interfacial processes and mechanisms are still unclear. Here, differential absorbance and fluorescence spectra and two dimensional UV-FTIR heterospectral correlation analysis were applied to probe into the Pb(II)-DOM interaction at a wide range of pH and ionic strength (IS). The absorbance of DOM molecules under all conditions increased with metal addition, while the different extents of absorbance variations along the wavelength range in the differential zero-order and log-transformed absorbance spectra indicated the site heterogeneity within the DOM pool for metal binding. Spectral parameters, namely differential fluorescent components 1 and 2 (DFC1 and DFC2) and differential slopes of log-transformed absorbance in the range of wavelength 350-400 nm (DSlope350-400) were found to be highly correlated with the total amounts of DOM-bound Pb(II) predicted by the NICA-Donnan model, while the differential absorbance spectra at 235 nm (DA235) was related to the extent of Pb(II) bound by carboxylic groups. Thus, these parameters are an indicator or proxy for the in situ Pb(II)-DOM interaction extent. Aryl C-H gave the fastest response to Pb(II) binding at lower pH and IS (e.g., pH 4.7 and IS = 0.01 M), followed by carboxyl C=O and polysaccharide C-OH and then chromophoric groups at 265 nm (CDOM265). However, the CDOM265 bound to Pb(II) prior to aryl C-H and polysaccharide C-OH groups at higher pH and IS (6.0 and 0.1 M, respectively), showing that the binding sequences were highly dependent on solution chemistry. Differential spectra combined with two dimensional UV-FTIR heterospectral correlation analysis can be used as a promising approach to elucidate metal-DOM interaction processes, including site heterogeneity, binding sensitivity and sequence at the functional group level.
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- Huacheng Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China; School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 600 E Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53204, USA.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Peking University, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 600 E Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53204, USA
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Zhang Y, Fu Q. Algal fouling of microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes and control strategies: A review. Sep Purif Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.04.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Xu H, Guan DX, Zou L, Lin H, Guo L. Contrasting effects of photochemical and microbial degradation on Cu(II) binding with fluorescent DOM from different origins. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 239:205-214. [PMID: 29655067 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.03.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Revised: 03/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Effects of photochemical and microbial degradation on variations in composition and molecular-size of dissolved organic matter (DOM) from different sources (algal and soil) and the subsequent influence on Cu(II) binding were investigated using UV-Vis, fluorescence excitation-emission matrices coupled with parallel factor analysis, flow field-flow fractionation (FlFFF), and metal titration. The degradation processes resulted in an initial rapid decline in the bulk dissolved organic carbon and chromophoric and fluorescent DOM components, followed by a small or little decrease. Specifically, photochemical reaction decreased the aromaticity, humification and apparent molecular weights of all DOM samples, whereas a reverse trend was observed during microbial degradation. The FlFFF fractograms revealed that coagulation of both protein- and humic-like DOM induced an increase in molecular weights for algal-DOM, while the molecular weight enhancement for allochthonous soil samples was mainly attributed to the self-assembly of humic-like components. The Cu(II) binding capacity of algal-derived humic-like and fulvic-like DOM consistently increased during photo- and bio-degradation, while the soil-derived DOM exhibited a slight decline in Cu(II) binding capacity during photo-degradation but a substantial increase during microbial degradation, indicating source- and degradation-dependent metal binding heterogeneities. Pearson correlation analysis demonstrated that the Cu(II) binding potential was mostly related with aromaticity and molecular size for allochthonous soil-derived DOM, but was regulated by both DOM properties and specific degradation processes for autochthonous algal-derived DOM. This study highlighted the coupling role of inherent DOM properties and external environmental processes in regulating metal binding, and provided new insights into metal-DOM interactions and the behavior and fate of DOM-bound metals in aquatic environments.
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- Huacheng Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Surficial Geochemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Naval Architecture, State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
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- School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA.
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He CS, He PP, Yang HY, Li LL, Lin Y, Mu Y, Yu HQ. Impact of zero-valent iron nanoparticles on the activity of anaerobic granular sludge: From macroscopic to microcosmic investigation. WATER RESEARCH 2017; 127:32-40. [PMID: 29031797 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2017.09.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Revised: 09/21/2017] [Accepted: 09/30/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The study aimed at evaluating the influence of nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) on the activity of anaerobic granular sludge (AGS) from both macroscopic and microcosmic aspects using different methodologies. The tolerance response of AGS to nZVI was firstly investigated using short-term and long-term experiments, and also compared with anaerobic flocs. The Fe fate and distribution, the change of contents/structure of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), and the variation of microbial community in the AGS after exposure to nZVI were further explored. Contrary to the anaerobic floc, insignificant inhibition of nZVI at dosage lower than 30 mmoL/L on the activity of AGS was observed. Additionally, the extra hydrogen gas released from the oxidation of nZVI was presumably suggested to stimulate the hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis process, resulting in 30% methane production enhancement when exposure to 30 mmoL/L nZVI. The microscopic analysis indicated that nZVI particles were mainly adsorbed on the surface of AGS in the form of iron oxides aggregation without entering into the interior of the granule, protecting most cells from contact damage. Moreover, surrounded EPS located outer surface of anaerobic granule could react with nZVI to accelerate the corrosion of nZVI and slow down H2 release from nZVI dissolution, thus further weakening the toxicity of nZVI to anaerobic microorganisms. The decrease in bacteria involved in glucose degradation and aceticlastic methanogens as well as the increase of hydrogenotrophic methanogens indicated a H2 mediated shift toward the hydrogenotrophic pathway enhancing the CH4 production.
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- Chuan-Shu He
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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Hu B, Wang P, Wang C, Qian J, Hou J, Cui X, Zhang N. The effect of anthropogenic impoundment on dissolved organic matter characteristics and copper binding affinity: Insights from fluorescence spectroscopy. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 188:424-433. [PMID: 28898775 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Excitation-emission matrix fluorescence spectroscopy combined with parallel factor analysis (EEM-PARAFAC) and two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) were applied to evaluate the effects of anthropogenic impoundment on the characteristics of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and its heavy metal binding affinity. Three field-sampling cruises conducted in Hongze Lake from 2015 to 2016 were classified as early impoundment and late impoundment cruises according to the hydrological conditions. Five fluorescence components were derived from EEM-PARAFAC, including three humic-like components (C1C3) and two protein-like components (C4 and C5). The results show a higher dissolved organic carbon concentration, humification degree, molecular size, and level of terrestrial humic-like substances (C1C3) for early impoundment DOM compared with late impoundment DOM, which were derived from the relatively high inflow discharges present before impoundment. Meanwhile, the relatively high autochthonous contribution and level of protein-like substances found in late impoundment DOM suggested that anthropogenic impoundment can influence the DOM composition in Hongze Lake. Increases in the binding affinities (log Km) of humic-like substances (C1 and C3) and decreases in the log Km of tryptophan-like substances (C4) were observed during the impoundment period. Additionally, 2D-COS results suggested that the preferential Cu(II) binding ligands in early and late impoundment DOM were tryptophan- (C4) and humic-like (C1) substances, respectively. These results indicated that impoundment-derived DOM composition alteration can decrease the bioavailability and toxicity of Cu in Hongze Lake. The results reported here will improve the understanding of DOM and heavy metal cycling in impoundment lakes.
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- Bin Hu
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Hohai University, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Hohai University, China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Hohai University, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Hohai University, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Hohai University, China
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- Jiangsu Academy of Environmental Industry and Technology Corporation, Nanjing 210036, China
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- Jiangsu Academy of Environmental Industry and Technology Corporation, Nanjing 210036, China
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Heibati M, Stedmon CA, Stenroth K, Rauch S, Toljander J, Säve-Söderbergh M, Murphy KR. Assessment of drinking water quality at the tap using fluorescence spectroscopy. WATER RESEARCH 2017; 125:1-10. [PMID: 28822814 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2017.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Revised: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/08/2017] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Treated drinking water may become contaminated while travelling in the distribution system on the way to consumers. Elevated dissolved organic matter (DOM) at the tap relative to the water leaving the treatment plant is a potential indicator of contamination, and can be measured sensitively, inexpensively and potentially on-line via fluorescence and absorbance spectroscopy. Detecting elevated DOM requires potential contamination events to be distinguished from natural fluctuations in the system, but how much natural variation to expect in a stable distribution system is unknown. In this study, relationships between DOM optical properties, microbial indicator organisms and trace elements were investigated for households connected to a biologically-stable drinking water distribution system. Across the network, humic-like fluorescence intensities showed limited variation (RSD = 3.5-4.4%), with half of measured variation explained by interactions with copper. After accounting for quenching by copper, fluorescence provided a very stable background signal (RSD < 2.2%) against which a ∼2% infiltration of soil water would be detectable. Smaller infiltrations would be detectable in the case of contamination by sewage with a strong tryptophan-like fluorescence signal. These findings indicate that DOM fluorescence is a sensitive indicator of water quality changes in drinking water networks, as long as potential interferents are taken into account.
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- Masoumeh Heibati
- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Water Environment Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- National Institute for Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
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- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Water Environment Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Science Division, National Food Agency, Uppsala, Sweden; Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Water Environment Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Ding T, Lin K, Yang B, Yang M, Li J, Li W, Gan J. Biodegradation of naproxen by freshwater algae Cymbella sp. and Scenedesmus quadricauda and the comparative toxicity. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 238:164-173. [PMID: 28433904 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Revised: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Naproxen is one of the most prevalent pharmaceuticals and of great environment concern. Information about bioremediation of naproxen by algae remains limited and no study has been reported on the degradation mechanism and the toxicity of NPX on algae. In this study, both Cymbella sp. and Scenedesmus quadricauda showed complete growth inhibition (100%) at 100mgL-1 within 24h. Biochemical characteristics including chlorophyll a, carotenoid contents and enzyme activities for these two microalgae were affected by NPX at relatively high concentrations after 4d of exposure. Degradation of naproxen was accelerated by both algae species. Cymbella sp. showed a more satisfactive effect in the bioremediation of NPX with higher removal efficiency. A total of 12 metabolites were identified by LC-MS/MS and the degradation pathways of naproxen in two algae were proposed. Hydroxylation, decarboxylation, demethylation, tyrosine conjunction and glucuronidation contributed to naproxen transformation in algal cells.
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- Tengda Ding
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystem, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystem, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China; Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecological Remediation, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China; Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecological Remediation, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China.
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources & Environment, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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Kumari S, Mangwani N, Das S. Interaction of Pb(II) and biofilm associated extracellular polymeric substances of a marine bacterium Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes NP103. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2017; 173:655-665. [PMID: 27788469 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2016.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2016] [Revised: 08/27/2016] [Accepted: 10/15/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix (3D EEM) fluorescence spectroscopy and attenuated total reflectance fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) was used to evaluate the interaction of biofilm associated extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of a marine bacterium Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes NP103 with lead [Pb(II)]. EEM fluorescence spectroscopic analysis revealed the presence of one protein-like fluorophore in the EPS of P. pseudoalcaligenes NP103. Stern-Volmer equation indicated the existence of only one binding site (n=0.789) in the EPS of P. pseudoalcaligenes NP103. The interaction of Pb(II) with EPS was spontaneous at room temperature (∆G=-2.78kJ/K/mol) having binding constant (Kb) of 2.59M-1. ATR-FTIR analysis asserted the involvement of various functional groups such as sulphydryl, phosphate and hydroxyl and amide groups of protein in Pb(II) binding. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and fluorescence microscopy analysis displayed reduced growth of biofilm with altered surface topology in Pb(II) supplemented medium. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis revealed the entrapment of Pb in the EPS. Uronic acid, a characteristic functional group of biofilm, was observed in 1H NMR spectroscopy. The findings suggest that biofilm associated EPS are perfect organic ligands for Pb(II) complexation and may significantly augment the bioavailability of Pb(II) in the metal contaminated environment for subsequent sequestration.
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- Supriya Kumari
- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Ecology (LEnME), Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769 008, Odisha, India
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- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Ecology (LEnME), Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769 008, Odisha, India
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- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Ecology (LEnME), Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769 008, Odisha, India.
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Ballesteros SG, Costante M, Vicente R, Mora M, Amat AM, Arques A, Carlos L, Einschlag FSG. Humic-like substances from urban waste as auxiliaries for photo-Fenton treatment: a fluorescence EEM-PARAFAC study. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2017; 16:38-45. [DOI: 10.1039/c6pp00236f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Fluorescence EEM-PARAFAC has been demonstrated as an effective tool to analyze the performance of photo-Fenton processes using humic-like substances from urban wastes as iron chelating agent.
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- S. García Ballesteros
- Grupo de Procesos de Oxidación Avanzada
- Dpto de Ingeniería Textil y Papelera
- Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
- Alcoy
- Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA)
- CCT-La Plata-CONICET
- Universidad Nacional de La Plata
- La Plata
- Argentina
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- Grupo de Procesos de Oxidación Avanzada
- Dpto de Ingeniería Textil y Papelera
- Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
- Alcoy
- Spain
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- Grupo de Procesos de Oxidación Avanzada
- Dpto de Matemática Aplicada
- Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
- Alcoy
- Spain
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- Grupo de Procesos de Oxidación Avanzada
- Dpto de Ingeniería Textil y Papelera
- Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
- Alcoy
- Spain
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- Grupo de Procesos de Oxidación Avanzada
- Dpto de Ingeniería Textil y Papelera
- Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
- Alcoy
- Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos
- Biotecnología y Energías alternativas
- PROBIEN (CONICET-UNCo)
- Neuquén
- Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA)
- CCT-La Plata-CONICET
- Universidad Nacional de La Plata
- La Plata
- Argentina
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Xu H, Lv H, Liu X, Wang P, Jiang H. Electrolyte Cations Binding with Extracellular Polymeric Substances Enhanced Microcystis Aggregation: Implication for Microcystis Bloom Formation in Eutrophic Freshwater Lakes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2016; 50:9034-9043. [PMID: 27502019 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.6b00129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The hydrodynamic and structural properties of Microcystis extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in electrolytes with different valences and ionic strengths were investigated via using dynamic light scattering, the fluorescence excitation emission matrix coupled with parallel factor (EEM-PARAFAC) analysis, two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS), and cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (Cryo-TEM). The hydrodynamic diameters of EPS colloids exhibited no variation for monovalent NaCl but a substantial increase for divalent CaCl2 and MgCl2. However, the negative electrophoretic mobilities for all complexes indicated that charge neutralization would not be the main mechanism for EPS aggregation. Application of EEM-PARAFAC and 2D-Fourier transform infrared (FTIR)-COS revealed obvious electrolyte binding potential with both fluorescent phenolic and aromatic compounds and nonfluorescent polysaccharides. The complexation model showed that divalent Ca(2+) and Mg(2+) exhibited a strong binding capability with phenolic -OH, aromatic C═C, and polysaccharide C-O groups, while the monovalent electrolyte exhibited negligible association with these groups. Such a strong complexation can bridge each individual biomolecule together to form EPS aggregates and Microcystis colonies, as supported by in situ Cryo-TEM and light microscope observation, respectively. Given the increased concentration in natural ecosystems, electrolyte cations, especially divalent cations, would play increased roles in Microcystis bloom formation and thus should be considered.
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- Huacheng Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 73 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development of Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University , Nanjing 210098, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University , Nanjing 210037, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University , Nanjing 210037, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development of Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University , Nanjing 210098, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 73 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, China
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Yang C, Liu Y, Zhu Y, Zhang Y. Insights into the binding interactions of autochthonous dissolved organic matter released from Microcystis aeruginosa with pyrene using spectroscopy. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2016; 104:113-120. [PMID: 26851867 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.01.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2015] [Revised: 01/26/2016] [Accepted: 01/29/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The autochthonous dissolved organic matter (DOM) released by Microcystis aeruginosa (M. aeruginosa-DOM) during its growth period was characterized by spectroscopy. Furthermore, the relationships between the M. aeruginosa-DOM spectroscopic descriptors and the pyrene binding coefficient (KDOC) values were explored. The results showed that the spectroscopic characteristics of the M. aeruginosa-DOM and the binding properties of pyrene were dynamically changed along with the algae growth. Pearson correlation analysis demonstrated that a higher pyrene KDOC value was observed for the M. aeruginosa-DOM that has a higher humification index (HIX) value, a lower biological index (BIX) value and a lower absorption ratio (E2/E3). The presence of protein-like and long-wavelength-excited humic-like components may impose negative and positive effects on binding of pyrene by the M. aeruginosa-DOM, respectively. Principal component analysis (PCA) further supported that the binding affinity of pyrene may be primarily influenced by the humification degree of the M. aeruginosa-DOM.
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- Chenghu Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science of China (Xiamen University), College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science of China (Xiamen University), College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science of China (Xiamen University), College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China; Zhangzhou Institute of Technology, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China.
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Xu H, Guo L, Jiang H. Depth-dependent variations of sedimentary dissolved organic matter composition in a eutrophic lake: Implications for lake restoration. CHEMOSPHERE 2016; 145:551-559. [PMID: 26706464 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2015] [Revised: 08/24/2015] [Accepted: 09/05/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays a significant role in regulating nutrients and carbon cycling and the reactivity of trace metals and other contaminants in the environment. However, the environmental/ecological role of sedimentary DOM is highly dependent on organic composition. In this study, fluorescence excitation emission matrix-parallel factor (EEM-PARAFAC) analysis, two dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS), and ultrahigh resolution electrospray ionization Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR-MS) were applied to investigate the depth-dependent variations of sediment-leached DOM components in a eutrophic lake. Results of EEM-PARAFAC and 2D-COS showed that fluorescent humic-like component was preferentially degraded microbially over fulvic-like component at greater sediment depths, and the relative abundance of non-fluorescent components decreased with increasing depth, leaving the removal rate of carbohydrates > lignins. The predominant sedimentary DOM components derived from FT-ICR-MS were lipids (>50%), followed by lignins (∼15%) and proteins (∼15%). The relative abundance of carbohydrates, lignins, and condensed aromatics decreased significantly at greater depths, whereas that of lipids increased in general with depth. There existed a significant negative correlation between the short-range ordered (SRO) minerals and the total dissolved organic carbon concentration or the relative contents of lignins and condensed aromatics (p < 0.05), suggesting that SRO mineral sorption plays a significant role in controlling the composition heterogeneity and releasing of DOM in lake sediments. Higher metal binding potential observed for DOM at deeper sediment depth (e.g., 25-30 cm) supported the ecological safety of sediment dredging technique from the viewpoint of heavy metal de-toxicity.
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- Huacheng Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 600 East Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China.
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Two-dimension fluorescence correlation spectroscopy to characterize the binding of organic ligands with zinc in eutrophic lake. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2014.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Xu H, Zhong J, Yu G, Wu J, Jiang H, Yang L. Further insights into metal-DOM interaction: consideration of both fluorescent and non-fluorescent substances. PLoS One 2014; 9:e112272. [PMID: 25380246 PMCID: PMC4224434 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0112272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2014] [Accepted: 10/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Information on metal binding with fluorescent substances has been widely studied. By contrast, information on metal binding with non-fluorescent substances remains lacking despite the dominance of these substances in aquatic systems. In this study, the metal binding properties of both fluorescent and non-fluorescent substances were investigated by using metal titration combined with two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D–COS) analysis. The organic matters in the eutrophic algae-rich lake, including natural organic matters (NOM) and algae-induced extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), both contained fluorescent and non-fluorescent substances. The peaks in the one-dimensional spectra strongly overlapped, while 2D–COS can decompose the overlapped peaks and thus enhanced the spectral resolution. Moreover, 2D FTIR COS demonstrated that the binding susceptibility of organic ligands in both NOM and algal EPS matrices followed the order: 3400>1380>1650 cm−1, indicative the significant contribution of non-fluorescent ligands in metal binding. The modified Stern-Volmer equation also revealed a substantial metal binding potential for the non-fluorescent substances (logKM: 3.57∼4.92). As for the effects of organic ligands on metal binding, EPS was characterized with higher binding ability than NOM for both fluorescent and non-fluorescent ligands. Algae-induced EPS and the non-fluorescent substances in eutrophic algae-rich lakes should not be overlooked because of their high metal binding potential.
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- Huacheng Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Xianlin Campus, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
- * E-mail: (HCX); (LYY)
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Xianlin Campus, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
- * E-mail: (HCX); (LYY)
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