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Jiang C, Hu L, He N, Liu Y, Zhao H. Bioreduction and mineralization of Cr(VI) by Sporosarcina saromensis W5 induced carbonate precipitation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:89355-89368. [PMID: 37442938 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28536-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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The microbial reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) is widely applied, but most studies ignored the stability of reduction products. In this study, the Cr(VI)-reducing bacterium of Sporosarcina saromensis combined with microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) was used to explore the reduction and mineralization mechanisms of Cr(VI). The results indicated that the high concentration of Ca2+ could significantly enhance the reduction and mineralization of Cr(VI). The highest reduction and mineralization efficiencies of 99.5% and 55.9% were achieved at 4 g/L Ca2+. Moreover, the urease activity of S. saromensis in the experimental group was up to 13.28 U/mg NH3-N. Besides, the characteristic results revealed that Cr(VI) and reduced Cr(III) were absorbed on the surface or got into the interspace of CaCO3, which produced a new stable phase (Ca10Cr6O24(CO3)). Overall, the combination of S. saromensis and MICP technology might be a high-efficiency and environmentally friendly strategy for further application in the Cr(VI)-containing groundwater.
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- Chunyangzi Jiang
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy of Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy of Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy of Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy of Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy of Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Impact of a biorepair treatment on the diversity of calcifying bacterial communities at the surface of cracked concrete walls. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 107:187-200. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-12313-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Răut I, Constantin M, Petre I, Raduly M, Radu N, Gurban AM, Doni M, Alexandrescu E, Nicolae CA, Jecu L. Highlighting Bacteria with Calcifying Abilities Suitable to Improve Mortar Properties. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:7259. [PMID: 36295324 PMCID: PMC9612027 DOI: 10.3390/ma15207259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Biomineralization, the use of microorganisms to produce calcium carbonate, became a green solution for application in construction materials to improve their strength and durability. The calcifying abilities of several bacteria were investigated by culturing on a medium with urea and calcium ions. The characterization of the precipitates from bacterial cultures was performed using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The formation of carbonate crystals was demonstrated by optical and scanning electron microscopy. Water absorption and compressive strength measurements were applied to mortars embedded with sporal suspension. The efficiency of the supplementation of mortar mixtures with bacterial cells was evaluated by properties, namely the compressive strength and the water absorption, which are in a relationship of direct dependence, the increase in compressive strength implying the decrease in water absorption. The results showed that Bacillus subtilis was the best-performing bacterium, its introduction into the mortar producing an increase in compressive strength by 11.81% and 9.50%, and a decrease in water absorption by 11.79% and 10.94%, after 28 and 56 days of curing, respectively, as compared to standards. The exploitation of B. subtilis as a calcifying agent can be an interesting prospect in construction materials.
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- Iuliana Răut
- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Independentei Splai, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Independentei Splai, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Titu Maiorescu University, 16 Bd. Gheorghe Sincai, 040441 Bucharest, Romania
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- CEPROCIM S.A., 6 Preciziei Street, 062203 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Independentei Splai, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Independentei Splai, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 59 Mărăşti Boulevard, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Independentei Splai, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Independentei Splai, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Independentei Splai, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Independentei Splai, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Independentei Splai, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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Zheng T, Su Y, Zhang X, Zhou H, Qian C. Effect and Mechanism of Encapsulation-Based Spores on Self-Healing Concrete at Different Curing Ages. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:52415-52432. [PMID: 33198453 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c16343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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It has become an intelligent and environmental protection method to repair concrete cracks based on microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP). However, due to the high-alkali environment in concrete, even the microbial spores with strong alkali resistance find it difficult to survive for a long time, which affects the long-term self-healing effect of concrete cracks. In this paper, low-alkali sulfo-aluminate cement (SC) was used as a carrier to encapsulate spores, and the effects of the spore group and microbial group on the basic performances of concrete were studied. Then, the area repair ratio, water permeability, the repair ratio of anti-chloride ion penetration, and ultrasonic velocity were used to evaluate the self-healing efficiency of cracks, and the self-healing effects of two kinds of microbial self-healing agents on concrete cracks with different curing ages were further studied. Moreover, the growth, enzyme activity, and microbial morphologies of spores with and without encapsulation immersed in the simulated pore solution of cement-based materials at different times were studied to discuss the protective effect of the carrier on spores. Compared with the reference group, the results showed that the addition of two microbial self-healing agents would slightly affect the basic performances of concrete, but both were within the control range of concrete materials. For the early-age cracks, the two kinds of microbial self-healing agents could achieve a good self-healing effect, but for the later-age cracks, the concrete cracks of the microbial group could still be repaired well, while the self-healing effect of the spore group was greatly reduced. Moreover, the white precipitates generated at the crack mouth were all calcite CaCO3. In addition, the self-healing mechanism of different microbial self-healing agents on concrete cracks was discussed carefully. This study provides a new idea and method for the engineering application of microbial self-healing concrete.
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- Tianwen Zheng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
- Research Center of Green Building & Construction Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Construction Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
- Research Center of Green Building & Construction Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Construction Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
- Research Center of Green Building & Construction Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Construction Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
- Research Center of Green Building & Construction Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Construction Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
- Research Center of Green Building & Construction Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Construction Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China
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Chuo SC, Mohamed SF, Mohd Setapar SH, Ahmad A, Jawaid M, Wani WA, Yaqoob AA, Mohamad Ibrahim MN. Insights into the Current Trends in the Utilization of Bacteria for Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13214993. [PMID: 33167607 PMCID: PMC7664203 DOI: 10.3390/ma13214993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Nowadays, microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) has received great attention for its potential in construction and geotechnical applications. This technique has been used in biocementation of sand, consolidation of soil, production of self-healing concrete or mortar, and removal of heavy metal ions from water. The products of MICP often have enhanced strength, durability, and self-healing ability. Utilization of the MICP technique can also increase sustainability, especially in the construction industry where a huge portion of the materials used is not sustainable. The presence of bacteria is essential for MICP to occur. Bacteria promote the conversion of suitable compounds into carbonate ions, change the microenvironment to favor precipitation of calcium carbonate, and act as precipitation sites for calcium carbonate crystals. Many bacteria have been discovered and tested for MICP potential. This paper reviews the bacteria used for MICP in some of the most recent studies. Bacteria that can cause MICP include ureolytic bacteria, non-ureolytic bacteria, cyanobacteria, nitrate reducing bacteria, and sulfate reducing bacteria. The most studied bacterium for MICP over the years is Sporosarcina pasteurii. Other bacteria from Bacillus species are also frequently investigated. Several factors that affect MICP performance are bacterial strain, bacterial concentration, nutrient concentration, calcium source concentration, addition of other substances, and methods to distribute bacteria. Several suggestions for future studies such as CO2 sequestration through MICP, cost reduction by using plant or animal wastes as media, and genetic modification of bacteria to enhance MICP have been put forward.
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- Sing Chuong Chuo
- Centre of Lipids Engineering and Applied Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310 UTM, Johor, Malaysia;
- Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310 UTM, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310 UTM, Johor, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (S.F.M.); (S.H.M.S.); (A.A.); (M.J.); Tel.: +60-75535496 (S.H.M.S.); Fax: +60-75581463 (S.H.M.S.)
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- Centre of Lipids Engineering and Applied Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310 UTM, Johor, Malaysia;
- Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Universiti Teknologi, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 54100, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (S.F.M.); (S.H.M.S.); (A.A.); (M.J.); Tel.: +60-75535496 (S.H.M.S.); Fax: +60-75581463 (S.H.M.S.)
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- Centre of Lipids Engineering and Applied Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310 UTM, Johor, Malaysia;
- Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Universiti Teknologi, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 54100, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (S.F.M.); (S.H.M.S.); (A.A.); (M.J.); Tel.: +60-75535496 (S.H.M.S.); Fax: +60-75581463 (S.H.M.S.)
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- Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400 UPM, Selangor, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (S.F.M.); (S.H.M.S.); (A.A.); (M.J.); Tel.: +60-75535496 (S.H.M.S.); Fax: +60-75581463 (S.H.M.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Govt. Degree College Tral, Kashmir J&K-192123, India;
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia; (A.A.Y.); (M.N.M.I.)
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Osinubi KJ, Eberemu AO, Gadzama EW, Ijimdiya TS. Plasticity characteristics of lateritic soil treated with Sporosarcina pasteurii in microbial-induced calcite precipitation application. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-019-0868-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Seifan M, Berenjian A. Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation: a widespread phenomenon in the biological world. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 103:4693-4708. [PMID: 31076835 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-09861-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 04/14/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Biodeposition of minerals is a widespread phenomenon in the biological world and is mediated by bacteria, fungi, protists, and plants. Calcium carbonate is one of those minerals that naturally precipitate as a by-product of microbial metabolic activities. Over recent years, microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) has been proposed as a potent solution to address many environmental and engineering issues. However, for being a viable alternative to conventional techniques as well as being financially and industrially competitive, various challenges need to be overcome. In this review, the detailed metabolic pathways, including ammonification of amino acids, dissimilatory reduction of nitrate, and urea degradation (ureolysis), along with the potent bacteria and the favorable conditions for precipitation of calcium carbonate, are explained. Moreover, this review highlights the potential environmental and engineering applications of MICP, including restoration of stones and concrete, improvement of soil properties, sand consolidation, bioremediation of contaminants, and carbon dioxide sequestration. The key research and development questions necessary for near future large-scale applications of this innovative technology are also discussed.
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- Mostafa Seifan
- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.
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