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Oh S, Nguyen AH, Kim JS, Chung SY, Maeng SK, Jung YH, Cho K. A microbiome-biochar composite synergistically eliminates the environmental risks of antibiotic mixtures and their toxic byproducts. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 478:135474. [PMID: 39173370 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135474] [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: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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This study developed a continuous reactor system employing a hybrid hydrogel composite synthesized using a complex sludge microbiome and an adsorbent (HSA). This HSA-based system effectively eliminated the environmental risks associated with a mixture of the antibiotics ciprofloxacin and sulfamethoxazole, which exhibited higher toxicity in combination than individually at environmentally relevant levels. Analytical chemistry experiments revealed the in-situ generation of various byproducts (BPs) within the bioreactor system, with two of these BPs recording toxicity levels that surpassed those of their parent compound. The HSA approach successfully prevented the functional microbiome from being washed out of the reactor, while HSA efficiently removed antibiotic residues in their original and BP forms through synergistic adsorptive and biotransformation mechanisms, ultimately reducing the overall ecotoxicity. The use of HSA thus demonstrates promise not only as a mean to reduce the threat posed by toxic antibiotic residues to aquatic ecosystems but also as a practical solution to operational challenges, such as biomass loss/washout, that are frequently encountered in various environmental bioprocesses.
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- Seungdae Oh
- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea; KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Seoul, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sejong University, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; Center for Water Cycle Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Division of Energy & Environment Technology, KIST school, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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Zuo X, Lu W, Ling W, Czech B, Oleszczuk P, Chen X, Gao Y. Biodegradation of PAEs in contaminated soil by immobilized bacterial agent and the response of indigenous bacterial community. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 361:124925. [PMID: 39255922 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 09/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
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Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are common hazardous organic contaminants in agricultural soil. Microbial remediation is an effective and eco-friendly method for eliminating PAEs. Nevertheless, the operational mode and potential application of immobilized microorganisms in PAEs-contaminated soil are poorly understood. In this study, we prepared an immobilized bacterial agent (IBA) using a cedar biochar carrier to investigate the removal efficiency of PAEs by IBA in the soil. We found that IBA degraded 88.35% of six optimal-control PAEs, with 99.62% biodegradation of low-molecular-weight PAEs (DMP, DEP, and DBP). The findings demonstrated that the IBA achieved high efficiency and a broad-spectrum in degrading PAEs. High-throughput sequencing revealed that IBA application altered the composition of the soil bacterial community, leading to an increase in the relative abundance of PAEs-degrading bacteria (Rhodococcus). Furthermore, co-occurrence network analysis indicated that IBA promoted microbial interactions within the soil community. This study introduces an efficient method for the sustainable remediation of PAEs-contaminated soil.
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- Xiangzhi Zuo
- Institute of Organic Contaminant Control and Soil Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Institute of Organic Contaminant Control and Soil Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Institute of Organic Contaminant Control and Soil Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Department of Radiochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, 20-031, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Radiochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, 20-031, Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Organic Contaminant Control and Soil Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.
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- Institute of Organic Contaminant Control and Soil Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.
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Zhao D, Wang X, Wang L, Wang J, Wang X, Cheng W. Synthesis of Fe-Modified g-C 3N 4 Nanorod Bunches for the Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Oxytetracycline. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2488. [PMID: 38893752 PMCID: PMC11172613 DOI: 10.3390/ma17112488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Antibiotic residues have been found to have potentially harmful effects on ecological and human health. Carbon nitride-based photocatalysts have widely focused on antibiotic photocatalytic degradation. Herein, we prepared Fe-modified g-C3N4 nanorod bunches (FCNBs) using chemical vapor co-deposition. Specifically, through the process of calcination, a blend of urea and chlorophyllin sodium iron salt underwent an intriguing transformation, resulting in the integration of Fe into the framework of the g-C3N4 nanorod cluster. The resulting photocatalyst exhibited remarkable stability and superior dispersibility. The prepared FCNBs had a unique structure, which was beneficial for increasing light absorption. Furthermore, the Fe species formed a chemical coordination with the g-C3N4 matrix, thereby altering the electronic structure of the matrix. This modification facilitated charge transfer, prolonged the carrier lifetime, and enhanced light absorption, all of which significantly increased the photocatalytic activity. The oxytetracycline degradation efficiency of FCNBs was 82.5%, and they demonstrated outstanding stability in cycle trials. This work introduces a promising photocatalyst for the degradation of antibiotics.
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- Dongmei Zhao
- Department of Food, Heilongjiang East University, Harbin 150066, China;
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- Department of Food, Heilongjiang East University, Harbin 150066, China;
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (L.W.); (J.W.); (X.W.); (W.C.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (L.W.); (J.W.); (X.W.); (W.C.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (L.W.); (J.W.); (X.W.); (W.C.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (L.W.); (J.W.); (X.W.); (W.C.)
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Dong X, Chu Y, Tong Z, Sun M, Meng D, Yi X, Gao T, Wang M, Duan J. Mechanisms of adsorption and functionalization of biochar for pesticides: A review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 272:116019. [PMID: 38295734 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116019] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Agricultural production relies heavily on pesticides. However, factors like inefficient application, pesticide resistance, and environmental conditions reduce their effective utilization in agriculture. Subsequently, pesticides transfer into the soil, adversely affecting its physicochemical properties, microbial populations, and enzyme activities. Different pesticides interacting can lead to combined toxicity, posing risks to non-target organisms, biodiversity, and organism-environment interactions. Pesticide exposure may cause both acute and chronic effects on human health. Biochar, with its high specific surface area and porosity, offers numerous adsorption sites. Its stability, eco-friendliness, and superior adsorption capabilities render it an excellent choice. As a versatile material, biochar finds use in agriculture, environmental management, industry, energy, and medicine. Added to soil, biochar helps absorb or degrade pesticides in contaminated areas, enhancing soil microbial activity. Current research primarily focuses on biochar produced via direct pyrolysis for pesticide adsorption. Studies on functionalized biochar for this purpose are relatively scarce. This review examines biochar's pesticide absorption properties, its characteristics, formation mechanisms, environmental impact, and delves into adsorption mechanisms, functionalization methods, and their prospects and limitations.
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- Xu Dong
- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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- Institute of Plant Protection and Agro-Product Safety, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Safety Risk Evaluation (Hefei), Ministry of Agriculture, Hefei 230031, China.
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