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Clebot AC, Fernandez ME, Magni FV, Repetti MR, Zalazar CS. Bio-transformation of poultry litter and activated sewage sludge to produce biomixtures for the remediation of water polluted with pesticides. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 365:143264. [PMID: 39236926 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143264] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024]
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The aim of this study was to formulate novel biomixtures with the ability to dissipate globally used pesticides. For this, an effective stabilization of two wastes, poultry litter and activated sewage sludge, was achieved through a combination of composting and vermicomposting, with the aid of the earthworm Eisenia fetida. Hence, two different mixtures were prepared combining the wastes with and without the addition of sewage sludge, and their physicochemical and microbiological characterization was examined during both processes. Earthworms reproduction was promoted by more than fourteen times the initial number of individuals introduced. This step made it possible to obtain substrates rich in organic matter, stable and non-pathogenic. The resulting vermicomposted substrates (V-C1 and V-C2) were used to produce two different biomixtures with wheat stubble (WS) and soil (S): SWSV-C1 and SWSV-C2, and they were tested for the remediation of a solution of five pesticides (2,4-D, cypermethrin, imidacloprid, acetochlor and dimethoate) in a 119-days assay. Comparisons were made with a WS-only biomixture (SWS) and a soil control. All biomixtures were more successful in dissipating the pesticides than soil; 2,4-D, dimethoate, and acetochlor degradation reached more than 99% in the three biomixtures after 28-56 days of assay. Biomixtures containing either vermicomposts acted faster than SWS, particularly for 2,4-D, dimethoate and cypermethrin. The total microbial activity was found to be higher in the two biomixtures containing vermicompost, which can be linked to their enhanced performance in the degradation of pesticides. Although the germination of Lactuca sativa proved that neither of the three spent biomixtures were phytotoxic at the end (germination index >60%), only SWSV-C1 and SWSV-C2 proved to be safe for the survival of E. fetida. This work confirms that vermicompost improves the success of biomixtures, not only in terms of pesticide removal, but also providing non-toxic spent biomixtures.
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- Aldana Carolina Clebot
- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC, UNL-CONICET), Ruta Nacional 168 Km 0, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud-UCSF, Echagüe 7151, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC, UNL-CONICET), Ruta Nacional 168 Km 0, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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- Programa de Investigación y Análisis de Residuos y Contaminantes Químicos (PRINARC), FIQ-UNL, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Programa de Investigación y Análisis de Residuos y Contaminantes Químicos (PRINARC), FIQ-UNL, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC, UNL-CONICET), Ruta Nacional 168 Km 0, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina; Departamento de Medioambiente, FICH-UNL, Ruta Nacional 168 Km 0, Ciudad Universitaria, 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina
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Zhao Y, Sun Y, Sun H, Zuo F, Kuang S, Zhang S, Wang F. Surfactant-Based Chemical Washing to Remediate Oil-Contaminated Soil: The State of Knowledge. TOXICS 2024; 12:648. [PMID: 39330576 PMCID: PMC11436144 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12090648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2024] [Revised: 08/31/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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As the energy demand increases, there is a significant expansion and utilization of oil resources, resulting in the inevitable occurrence of environmental pollution. Oil has been identified as a prevalent soil contaminant, posing substantial risks to the soil ecosystems. The remediation of soil contaminated with oil is a formidable undertaking. Increasing evidence shows that chemical washing, a remediation technique employing chemical reagents like surfactants to augment the solubilization, desorption, and separation of petroleum hydrocarbons in soil, proves to be an efficacious approach, but the latest advances on this topic have not been systematically reviewed. Here, we present the state of knowledge about the surfactant-based chemical washing to remediate oil-contaminated soil. Using the latest data, the present article systematically summarizes the advancements on ex situ chemical washing of oil pollution and provides a concise summary of the underlying principles. The use of various surfactants in chemical washing and the factors influencing remediation efficiency are highlighted. Based on the current research status and knowledge gaps, future perspectives are proposed to facilitate chemical washing of oil-polluted soil. This review can help recognize the application of chemical washing in the remediation of oil-polluted soil.
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- Yanxin Zhao
- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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Curiel-Alegre S, Khan AHA, Rad C, Velasco-Arroyo B, Rumbo C, Rivilla R, Durán D, Redondo-Nieto M, Borràs E, Molognoni D, Martín-Castellote S, Juez B, Barros R. Bioaugmentation and vermicompost facilitated the hydrocarbon bioremediation: scaling up from lab to field for petroleum-contaminated soils. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-32916-8. [PMID: 38517632 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32916-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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The biodegradation of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) in soil is very challenging due to the complex recalcitrant nature of hydrocarbon, hydrophobicity, indigenous microbial adaptation and competition, and harsh environmental conditions. This work further confirmed that limited natural attenuation of petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) (15% removal) necessitates efficient bioremediation strategies. Hence, a scaling-up experiment for testing and optimizing the use of biopiles for bioremediation of TPH polluted soils was conducted with three 500-kg pilots of polluted soil, and respective treatments were implemented: including control soil (CT), bioaugmentation and vermicompost treatment (BAVC), and a combined application of BAVC along with bioelectrochemical snorkels (BESBAVC), all maintained at 40% field capacity. This study identified that at pilot scale level, a successful application of BAVC treatment can achieve 90.3% TPH removal after 90 days. BAVC's effectiveness stemmed from synergistic mechanisms. Introduced microbial consortia were capable of TPH degradation, while vermicompost provided essential nutrients, enhanced aeration, and, potentially, acted as a biosorbent. Hence, it can be concluded that the combined application of BAVC significantly enhances TPH removal compared to natural attenuation. While the combined application of a bioelectrochemical snorkel (BES) with BAVC also showed a significant TPH removal, it did not differ statistically from the individual application of BAVC, under applied conditions. Further research is needed to optimize BES integration with BAVC for broader applicability. This study demonstrates BAVC as a scalable and mechanistically sound approach for TPH bioremediation in soil.
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- Sandra Curiel-Alegre
- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies (ICCRAM), University of Burgos, Centro de I+D+I. Plaza Misael Bañuelos S/N. 09001, Burgos, Spain
- Research Group in Composting (UBUCOMP), Faculty of Sciences, University of Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos S/N. 09001, Burgos, Spain
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- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies (ICCRAM), University of Burgos, Centro de I+D+I. Plaza Misael Bañuelos S/N. 09001, Burgos, Spain
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- Research Group in Composting (UBUCOMP), Faculty of Sciences, University of Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos S/N. 09001, Burgos, Spain
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos S/N. 09001, Burgos, Spain
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- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies (ICCRAM), University of Burgos, Centro de I+D+I. Plaza Misael Bañuelos S/N. 09001, Burgos, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University Autónoma of Madrid, Darwin 2, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University Autónoma of Madrid, Darwin 2, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University Autónoma of Madrid, Darwin 2, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Circular Economy & Decarbonization Department, LEITAT Technology Center, Carrer de La Innovació, 2. 08225, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Circular Economy & Decarbonization Department, LEITAT Technology Center, Carrer de La Innovació, 2. 08225, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- ACCIONA, C/ Valportillo II, 8. 28108, Madrid, Alcobendas, Spain
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- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies (ICCRAM), University of Burgos, Centro de I+D+I. Plaza Misael Bañuelos S/N. 09001, Burgos, Spain.
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Hou Z, Mo F, Zhou Q. Elucidating response mechanisms at the metabolic scale of Eisenia fetida in typical oil pollution sites: A native driver in influencing carbon flow. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 337:122545. [PMID: 37716696 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122545] [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: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Previous investigations on the stress response patterns of earthworms (Eisenia fetida) in practical petroleum hydrocarbon (PH) contamination systems were less focused. Therefore, this study investigated the ecotoxicological effect of PH contamination on earthworms based on metabonomics and histological observation, followed by correlation analysis between the earthworm metabolism, PH types and concentrations, soil physicochemical characteristics, and the microbial community structures (i.e., diversity and abundance) and functions. The results showed that due to the abundant PH organics, the cell metabolism of earthworms shifts under PH contamination conditions, leading them to use organic acids as alternative energy sources (i.e., gluconeogenesis pathway). Simultaneously, biomarker metabolites related to cellular uptake, stress response, and membrane disturbance were identified. In addition, when compared to the controls, considerable epicuticle and cuticle layer disruption was observed, along with PH internalization. It was demonstrated that PH pollution preferentially influences the physiological homeostasis of earthworms through indirect (i.e., microbial metabolism regulation) than direct (i.e., direct interaction with earthworms) mechanisms. Moreover, the varied CO2 releasement was verified, which highlights the potential role of earthworms in influencing carbon transformation and corresponds with the considerably enriched energy metabolism-related pathway. This study indicated that PH contamination can induce a strong stress response in earthworms through both direct and indirect mechanisms, which in turn, substantially influences carbon transformation in PH contamination sites.
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- Zelin Hou
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre/College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre/College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre/College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China.
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Gudeta K, Kumar V, Bhagat A, Julka JM, Bhat SA, Ameen F, Qadri H, Singh S, Amarowicz R. Ecological adaptation of earthworms for coping with plant polyphenols, heavy metals, and microplastics in the soil: A review. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14572. [PMID: 36994405 PMCID: PMC10040515 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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In recent years, soil pollution by massive accumulation of heavy metals (HMs), microplastics, and refractory hydrocarbon chemicals has become an emerging and global concern, drawing worldwide attention. These pollutants influence soil diversity by hindering the reproduction, abundance, thereby affecting aboveground productivity. The scientific community has recently emphasized the contribution of earthworms to heavy metal accumulation, microplastic degradation, and the decomposition of organic matter in the soil, which helps maintain the soil structure. This review paper aimed to compile scientific facts on how earthworms cope with the effect of HMs, microplastics, and plant polyphenols so that vermiremediation could be widely applied for well-being of the soil ecosystem by environmentalists. Earthworms have special surface-active metabolites in their guts called drilodefensins that help them defend themselves against the oxidative action of plant polyphenols. They also combat the effects of toxic microplastics, and other oxidative compounds by elevating the antioxidant activities of their enzymes and converting them into harmless compounds or useful nutrients. Moreover, earthworms also act as biofilters, bioindicators, bioaccumulators, and transformers of oxidative polyphenols, microplastics, toxic HMs, and other pollutant hydrocarbons. Microorganisms (fungi and bacteria) in earthworms' gut of also assist in the fixation, accumulation, and transformation of these toxicants to prevent their effects. As a potential organism for application in ecotoxicology, it is recommended to propagate earthworms in agricultural fields; isolate, and culture enormously in industry, and inoculate earthworms in the polluted soil, thereby abate toxicity and minimizing the health effect caused by these pollutants as well enhance the productivity of crops.
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- Kasahun Gudeta
- Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Solan, 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Adama Science and Technology University, Department of Applied Biology, P.O. Box 1888, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, Ajmer, 305817, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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- Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Solan, 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- River Basin Research Center, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, J&K Higher Education Department, Govt. Degree College, Baramulla, 193101, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, 10-748, Poland
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