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Tang Y, Qin Z, Yan X, Song Y, Zhang L, Li B, Sun H, Wang G. A Shape-Restorable hierarchical polymer membrane composite system for enhanced antibacterial and antiadhesive efficiency. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 672:161-169. [PMID: 38838625 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Intelligent shape memory polymer can be potentially used in manufacturing implantable devices that enables a benign variation of implant dimensions with the external stimuli, thus effectively lowering insertion forces and evading associated risks. However, in surgical implantation, biomaterials-associated infection has imposed a huge burden to healthcare system that urgently requires an efficacious replacement of antibiotic usages. Preventing the initial attachment and harvesting a biocidal function upon native surfaces may be deemed as a preferable strategy to tackle the issues of bacterial infection. Herein, a functionalized polylactic acid (PLA) composite membrane assembled with graphene (GE, a widely used photothermal agent) was fabricated through a blending process and then polydimethylsiloxane utilized as binders to pack hydrophobic SiO2 tightly onto polymer surface (denoted as PLA-GE/SiO2). Such an active platform exhibited a moderate shape-memory performance upon near-infrared (NIR) light stimulation, which was feasible for programmed deformation and shape recovery. Particularly stirring was that PLA-GE/SiO2 exerted a pronounced bacteria-killing effect under NIR illumination, 99.9 % of E. coli and 99.8 % of S. aureus were effectively eradicated in a lean period of 5 min. Furthermore, the obtained composite membrane manifested excellent antiadhesive properties, resulting in a bacteria-repelling efficacy of up to 99 % for both E. coli and S. aureus species. These findings demonstrated the potential value of PLA-GE/SiO2 as a shape-restorable platform in "kill&repel" integration strategy, further expanding its applications for clinical anti-infective treatment.
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- Yanan Tang
- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China; Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, China.
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Ali SS, Elsamahy T, Al-Tohamy R, Sun J. A critical review of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems: Degradation mechanisms and removing strategies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ECOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 21:100427. [PMID: 38765892 PMCID: PMC11099331 DOI: 10.1016/j.ese.2024.100427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Plastic waste discarded into aquatic environments gradually degrades into smaller fragments, known as microplastics (MPs), which range in size from 0.05 to 5 mm. The ubiquity of MPs poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and, by extension, human health, as these particles are ingested by various marine organisms including zooplankton, crustaceans, and fish, eventually entering the human food chain. This contamination threatens the entire ecological balance, encompassing food safety and the health of aquatic systems. Consequently, developing effective MP removal technologies has emerged as a critical area of research. Here, we summarize the mechanisms and recently reported strategies for removing MPs from aquatic ecosystems. Strategies combining physical and chemical pretreatments with microbial degradation have shown promise in decomposing MPs. Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae, and specific enzymes are being leveraged in MP remediation efforts. Recent advancements have focused on innovative methods such as membrane bioreactors, synthetic biology, organosilane-based techniques, biofilm-mediated remediation, and nanomaterial-enabled strategies, with nano-enabled technologies demonstrating substantial potential to enhance MP removal efficiency. This review aims to stimulate further innovation in effective MP removal methods, promoting environmental and social well-being.
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- Sameh S. Ali
- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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Chen PW, Hsiao MN, Xiao LW, Liu ZS. Adsorption behavior of heavy metals onto microplastics derived from conventional and biodegradable commercial plastic products. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 951:175537. [PMID: 39151633 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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This study extensively explored the adsorption behavior of heavy metals (Pb+2, Ni+2, Cu+2, Zn+2, and Cd+2) onto microplastics (MPs). The particle sizes of MPs ranged from 0.149 to 0.25 mm. The microplastics were generated from commercial products manufactured from both conventional (polyethylene (PE) bottle, polystyrene (PS) spoon, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) egg carton) and biodegradable (polylactic acid (PLA) spoon, and polylactic acid (PLA) egg carton) plastics. The study also considered the influence of solution pH on the adsorption capacity of heavy metals. Regarding the adsorption potential for Cu+2, the ranking was as follows: PLA-egg (1408 μg·g-1) > PLA-spoon (735 μg·g-1) > PE-bottle (315 μg·g-1) > PET-egg (283 μg·g-1) > PS-spoon (237 μg·g-1). PLA MPs showed the highest adsorption capacity due to the lower thermal stability and higher presence of surface oxygen functional groups. Moreover, the adsorption capacities of the five metals onto PLA-spoon and PLA-egg decreased in the following order: Pb (1785 μg·g-1) > Zn (1267 μg·g-1) > Cd (748 μg·g-1) > Cu (735 μg·g-1) > Ni (722 μg·g-1), and Pb (1520 μg·g-1) > Ni (1412 μg·g-1) > Cu (1408 μg·g-1) > Zn (1118 μg·g-1) > Cd (423 μg·g-1), respectively. The SEM-EDS, FTIR and XPS results demonstrated that surface oxygen-containing functional groups play an important role during the adsorption process. This study extended its analysis to quantify the metal content of the post-adsorption MPs, revealing uneven adsorption of heavy metals onto the MPs. This implies that the diversity of commercial plastic products may result in significant variations in their ability to adsorb heavy metals, underscoring the importance of effectively managing discarded commercial plastic products.
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- Po-Wen Chen
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40249, Taiwan
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- Department of Safety, Health and Environmental Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan
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- Department of Safety, Health and Environmental Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan
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- Department of Safety, Health and Environmental Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan; Center for Sustainability and Energy Technologies, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion Research Center, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi 61363, Taiwan; Biochemical Technology R&D center, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan.
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Shilpa, Basak N, Meena SS. Biodegradation of low-density polythene (LDPE) by a novel strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa WD4 isolated from plastic dumpsite. Biodegradation 2024; 35:641-655. [PMID: 37926750 DOI: 10.1007/s10532-023-10061-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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The present study was proposed with the idea to screen and isolate efficient low-density polyethylene (LDPE) degrading novel bacterial strains from the plastic-contaminated dumping site. The identification of the bacterial isolate was performed with the help of microbiological and molecular characterization approaches. The screening of the best isolate was performed based on its growth in Bushnell-Hass broth supplemented with LDPE sheets as the sole carbon source. The molecular characterization revealed that the isolate WD4 showed a similarity with the Pseudomonas aeruginosa species. A comparative analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa WD4 identified in the current study with Pseudomonas putida MTCC 2445 strain was performed. The present study demonstrated that the bacterial isolate showed 9.2% degradation of LDPE films while Pseudomonas putida revealed a 6.5% weight reduction after 100 days of incubation at 37 °C. The end products of the LDPE degradation were analysed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The LDPE degradation products eluted include fatty acids such as octadecanoic, hexadecanoic acid, dodecanal, and octyl palmitoleate, alkanes, and some of the unknown compounds after 100 days of microbial treatment with the isolated strain. The detailed analysis of the by-products generated in the current study indicates their contribution to the biochemical pathway of LDPE degradation. The profound scope lies in the scalability of these bacterial strains at the industrial level to combat the LDPE waste and similar plastic garbage problems, globally.
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- Shilpa
- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144008, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144008, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144008, India.
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Liu Q, Shao L, Liu Z, Chen Y, Dai G, Ying J. Nitric acid oxidation and urea modification of carbon fibres as biofilm carriers. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:3600-3611. [PMID: 37260168 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2023.2220890] [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: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Carbon fibres (CF) are commonly used as carriers in biofilm-based wastewater treatment. The surface properties of the CF are herein modified using a combination of nitric acid oxidation and urea to optimise the carrier to immobilise bacterial cells. The capacity of the CF carriers to immobilise bacterial cells and activated sludge is evaluated using bacterial cell adhesion and sludge immobilisation tests. The total interaction energy profiles between the CF supports and bacterial cells were calculated according to the Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek (DLVO) theory to explain the mechanism by which these modifications enhance this immobilisation capacity. CF-U has a high capacity for immobilising bacterial cells and activated sludge (3.7 g-sludge/g-CF supports) owing to its low total interaction energy. Nitric acid oxidation reduced the diiodomethane contact angle of CF from 55.1° to 38.5°, which reduced the Lifshitz-van der Waals interaction energy, while urea modification further increased the zeta potential of CF from 12.8 mV to -0.7 mV, thereby reducing the electrostatic interaction energy. Experiments and DLVO theory both determined that a combination of nitric acid oxidation and urea modification significantly enhanced the ability of CF to immobilise microorganisms.
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- Qijie Liu
- Taizhou Key Laboratory of Medical Devices and Advanced Materials, Research Institute of Zhejiang University-Taizhou, Taizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cutting Tools, Taizhou University, Taizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Taizhou Key Laboratory of Medical Devices and Advanced Materials, Research Institute of Zhejiang University-Taizhou, Taizhou, People's Republic of China
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- Taizhou Key Laboratory of Medical Devices and Advanced Materials, Research Institute of Zhejiang University-Taizhou, Taizhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Taizhou Key Laboratory of Medical Devices and Advanced Materials, Research Institute of Zhejiang University-Taizhou, Taizhou, People's Republic of China
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Liu J, Ding Y, Yu X, Ye S, Guo P, Yang B. Fabric Fiber as a Biofilm Carrier for Halomonas sp. H09 Mixed with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 196:3974-3991. [PMID: 37801273 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04728-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Biofilm bacteria have stronger resistance to the adverse external environment compared to planktonic bacteria, and biofilms of non-pathogenic bacteria have strong potential for applications in food. In this experiment, Halomonas sp. H09 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, which have film-forming ability in monoculture and better film-forming ability in mixed culture than the two strains alone, were selected as the target strains for mixed culture. According to SEM observation and bacterial dry weight measurement, the target strain formed a dense biofilm on a 0.1 g/L chitosan-modified cellulose III carrier. Furthermore, the presence of extracellular polymeric substances in biofilms was verified by EDS and FTIR. The results showed that 0.1 g/L chitosan-modified cellulose III was an ideal carrier material for immobilization of Halomonas sp. H09 with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG biofilm. This research provided a basis for the selection of non-pathogenic mixed-bacteria biofilm carriers.
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- Jing Liu
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science, SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science, SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science, SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science, SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, School of Food Science, SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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Munhoz DR, Meng K, Wang L, Lwanga EH, Geissen V, Harkes P. Exploring the potential of earthworm gut bacteria for plastic degradation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 927:172175. [PMID: 38575018 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172175] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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The use of plastic mulch films in agriculture leads to the inevitable accumulation of plastic debris in soils. Here, we explored the potential of earthworm gut-inhabiting bacterial strains (Mycobacterium vanbaalenii (MV), Rhodococcus jostii (RJ), Streptomyces fulvissimus (SF), Bacillus simplex (BS), and Sporosarcina globispora (SG) to degrade plastic films (⌀ = 15 mm) made from commonly used polymers: low-density polyethylene film (LDPE-f), polylactic acid (PLA-f), polybutylene adipate terephthalate film (PBAT-f), and a commercial biodegradable mulch film, Bionov-B® (composed of Mater-Bi, a feedstock with PBAT, PLA and other chemical compounds). A 180-day experiment was conducted at room temperature (x̄ =19.4 °C) for different strain-plastic combinations under a low carbon media (0.1× tryptic soy broth). Results showed that the tested strain-plastic combinations did not facilitate the degradation of LDPE-f (treated with RJ and SF), PBAT-f (treated with BS and SG), and Bionov-B (treated with BS, MV, and SG). However, incubating PLA-f with SF triggered a reduction in the molecular weights and an increase in crystallinity. Therefore, we used PLA-f as model plastic to study the influence of temperature ("room temperature" & "30 °C"), carbon source ("carbon-free" & "low carbon supply"), and strain interactions ("single strains" & "strain mixtures") on PLA degradation. SF and SF + RJ treatments significantly fostered PLA degradation under 30 °C in a low-carbon media. PLA-f did not show any degradation in carbon-free media treatments. The competition between different strains in the same system likely hindered the performance of PLA-degrading strains. A positive correlation between the final pH of culture media and PLA-f weight loss was observed, which might reflect the pH-dependent hydrolysis mechanism of PLA. Our results situate SF and its co-culture with RJ strains as possible accelerators of PLA degradation in temperatures below PLA glass transition temperature (Tg). Further studies are needed to test the bioremediation feasibility in soils.
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- Davi R Munhoz
- Soil Physics and Land Management Group, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 3, 6708PB Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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- Soil Physics and Land Management Group, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 3, 6708PB Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Soil Physics and Land Management Group, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 3, 6708PB Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Soil Physics and Land Management Group, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 3, 6708PB Wageningen, the Netherlands; Agroecología, El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Unidad Campeche, Av Polígono s/n, Cd. Industrial, Lerma, Campeche, Mexico
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- Soil Physics and Land Management Group, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 3, 6708PB Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Soil Physics and Land Management Group, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 3, 6708PB Wageningen, the Netherlands
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Ventura E, Marín A, Gámez-Pérez J, Cabedo L. Recent advances in the relationships between biofilms and microplastics in natural environments. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:220. [PMID: 38809290 PMCID: PMC11136731 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-04021-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Plastic pollution in the form of microplastics (MPs), poses a significant threat to natural ecosystems, with detrimental ecological, social, and economic impacts. This review paper aims to provide an overview of the existing research on the interaction between microbial biofilms and MPs in natural environments. The review begins by outlining the sources and types of MPs, emphasizing their widespread presence in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. It then discusses the formation and characteristics of microbial biofilms on MPs surfaces, highlighting their role in altering the physicochemical properties of MPs and facilitating processes such as vertical transport, biodegradation, dispersion of microorganisms, and gene transfer. Different methods used to assess these interactions are discussed, including microbiological and physicochemical characterization. Current gaps and challenges in understanding the complex relationships between biofilms and MPs are identified, highlighting the need for further research to elucidate the mechanisms underlying these complex interactions and to develop effective mitigation strategies. Innovative solutions, including bioremediation techniques and their combination with other strategies, such as nanotechnology, advanced filtration technologies, and public awareness campaigns, are proposed as promising approaches to address the issue of MPs pollution. Overall, this review underscores the urgent need for a multidisciplinary approach to combating MPs pollution, combining scientific research, technological innovation, and public engagement to safeguard the health and integrity of natural ecosystems.
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- Eva Ventura
- Polymers and Advanced Materials Group (PIMA), Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Castelló de la Plana, Castellón, Spain
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- Polymers and Advanced Materials Group (PIMA), Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Castelló de la Plana, Castellón, Spain
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- Polymers and Advanced Materials Group (PIMA), Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Castelló de la Plana, Castellón, Spain
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- Polymers and Advanced Materials Group (PIMA), Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Castelló de la Plana, Castellón, Spain.
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Lim JH, Kang JW. Assessing biofilm formation and resistance of vibrio parahaemolyticus on UV-aged microplastics in aquatic environments. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 254:121379. [PMID: 38422694 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121379] [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: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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UV degradation of marine microplastics (MPs) could increase their vector potential for pathogenic bacteria and threaten human health. However, little is known about how the degree of UV aging affects interactions between MPs and pathogens and how various types of MPs differ in their impact on seafood safety. This study investigated five types of UV-aged MPs and their impact on Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a seafood pathogen. MPs exposed to UV for 60 days showed similar physicochemical changes such as surface cracking and hydrophobicity reduction. Regardless of the type, longer UV exposure of MPs resulted in more biofilm formation on the surface under the same conditions. V. parahaemolyticus types that formed biofilms on the MP surface showed 1.4- to 5.0-fold upregulation of virulence-related genes compared to those that did not form biofilms, independently of UV exposure. However, longer UV exposure increased resistance of V. parahaemolyticus on MPs to chlorine, heat, and human gastrointestinal environment. This study implies that the more UV degradation occurs on MPs, the more microbial biofilm formation is induced, which can significantly increase virulence and environmental resistance of bacteria regardless of the type of MP.
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- Ji-Hwan Lim
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 32, Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 32, Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10326, Republic of Korea.
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Ferheen I, Spurio R, Marcheggiani S. Emerging Issues on Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Colonizing Plastic Waste in Aquatic Ecosystems. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:339. [PMID: 38667014 PMCID: PMC11047579 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13040339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) adhesion onto plastic substrates is a potential threat to environmental and human health. This current research investigates the prevalence of two relevant human pathogens, Staphylococcus spp. and Klebsiella spp., and their sophisticated equipment of antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs), retrieved from plastic substrates submerged into an inland water body. The results of microbiological analysis on selective and chromogenic media revealed the presence of colonies with distinctive phenotypes, which were identified using biochemical and molecular methods. 16S rDNA sequencing and BLAST analysis confirmed the presence of Klebsiella spp., while in the case of Staphylococcus spp., 63.6% of strains were found to be members of Lysinibacillus spp., and the remaining 36.3% were identified as Exiguobacterium acetylicum. The Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion assay was performed to test the susceptibility of the isolates to nine commercially available antibiotics, while the genotypic resistant profile was determined for two genes of class 1 integrons and eighteen ARGs belonging to different classes of antibiotics. All isolated bacteria displayed a high prevalence of resistance against all tested antibiotics. These findings provide insights into the emerging risks linked to colonization by potential human opportunistic pathogens on plastic waste commonly found in aquatic ecosystems.
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- Ifra Ferheen
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (I.F.); (R.S.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (I.F.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Environment and Primary Prevention, National Institute of Health, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Hong JK, Lee TK, Kim I, Park S. Determinants of microbial colonization on microplastics through wastewater treatment processes: The role of polymer type and sequential treatment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 914:170072. [PMID: 38218474 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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This study examines the microbial colonization characteristics of microplastics (MPs) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), focusing on polymer types (High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)) and various stages of wastewater treatments. Through individual and sequential deployment approaches, the research aimed to identify the determinants of bacterial colonization on MPs, whether they were introduced at each stage of treatment individually or in sequence from primary to tertiary stages. The study revealed that the stage of wastewater treatment profoundly influenced bacterial colonization on the polymer types MPs, with bacterial attachment being largely niche-specific. HDPE showed increased sensitivity to wastewater composition, leading to selective biofilm formation. For instance, in HDPE, Firmicutes accounted for 25.1 ± 0.04 % during primary treatment, while Alphaproteobacteria increased significantly in the tertiary treatment to 19.8 ± 0.1 %. Conversely, PET exhibited a stochastic pattern of bacterial colonization due to differences in surface hydrophilicity. Additionally, in sequential deployments, a notable shift towards stochastic bacterial attachment on MPs, particularly with HDPE was observed. The Shannon diversity values for MP biofilms were consistently higher than those for wastewater across all stages, with PET showing an increase in diversity in sequential deployments (Shannon diversity: 5.01 ± 0.03 for tertiary stage). These findings highlight the critical role of MPs as carriers of diverse bacteria, emphasizing the necessity for strategies to mitigate their impact in WWTPs. This study presents a significant advancement in our understanding of the interactions between MPs and microbial populations in WWTP environments.
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- Jin-Kyung Hong
- Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental research, Korea Institute of Civil engineering and building Technology (KICT), Gyeonggi-Do 10223, Republic of Korea; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental research, Korea Institute of Civil engineering and building Technology (KICT), Gyeonggi-Do 10223, Republic of Korea; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea.
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Shruti VC, Kutralam-Muniasamy G, Pérez-Guevara F. Microplastisphere antibiotic resistance genes: A bird's-eye view on the plastic-specific diversity and enrichment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169316. [PMID: 38103611 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The microplastisphere is a dense consortium of metabolically active microorganisms that develops on the surface of microplastics. Since the discovery that it harbors antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), there has been a quest to decipher the relationship between ARG occurrences and selective enrichment with plastic types, which is important to understand their fate in diverse environmental settings. Nonetheless, it remains a neglected topic, and this developing field of microplastics research could benefit from a comprehensive review to acquire a deeper understanding of the most recent advances and drive scientific progress. Accordingly, the goal of this review is to critically discuss and provide an in-depth assessment of the evidence of ARGs' global nature in microplastispheres, as well as explore factors that influence them directly and indirectly, highlighting important concerns and knowledge gaps throughout the article. By comprehensively covering them, we underscore the potential environmental implications associated with microplastisphere ARGs. From our analysis, it emerged that microplastisphere ARGs are likely to be impacted not only by differences in microplastic types and characteristics but also by how their environments are shaped by other agents such as physiochemical properties, socioeconomic factors, and contaminants coexistence, influencing ARG subtype, incidence, abundance, and selective enrichment. The intricate relationship of microplastisphere ARGs to environmental conditions and plastic types calls for multilevel investigations to clearly assess the environmental fate of microplastics. We anticipate that this review could assist researchers in strengthening their foundation and identifying efforts to advance knowledge in this research field.
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- V C Shruti
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico; Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Program, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Guo W, Duan J, Shi Z, Yu X, Shao Z. Biodegradation of PET by the membrane-anchored PET esterase from the marine bacterium Rhodococcus pyridinivorans P23. Commun Biol 2023; 6:1090. [PMID: 37891241 PMCID: PMC10611731 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-023-05470-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Evidence for microbial biodegradation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has been reported, but little is known about the PET biodegradation process and molecular mechanism by marine microorganisms. Here, we show the biodegradation of PET by the membrane-anchored PET esterase from the marine bacterium Rhodococcus pyridinivorans P23, elucidate the properties of this enzyme, and propose the PET biodegradation by this strain in biofilm. We identify the PET-degrading enzyme dubbed PET esterase through activity tracking. In addition to depolymerizing PET, it hydrolyzes MHET into TPA under acid conditions. We prove that it is a low and constitutively transcribed, membrane-anchored protein displayed on the cell surface. Furthermore, we also investigate the microbial groups possessing PET esterase coupled with the TPA degradation pathway, mainly in the phyla Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota. Clarification of the microbial PET biodegradation in the marine environment will contribute to the understanding of bioremediation of marine PET pollution.
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- Wenbin Guo
- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Fuzhou University, 362251, Jinjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Fuzhou University, 362251, Jinjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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Kelpsiene E, Rydberg M, Ekvall MT, Lundqvist M, Cedervall T. Prolonged survival time of Daphnia magna exposed to polylactic acid breakdown nanoplastics. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290748. [PMID: 37669271 PMCID: PMC10479899 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Polylactic acid nanoparticles (PLA NPs) according to food and drug administration are biodegradable and biocompatible polymers that have received a lot of attention due to their natural degradation mechanism. Although there is already available information concerning the effects of PLA microplastic to aquatic organisms, the knowledge about PLA NPs is still vague. In the present study, we analyzed the chemical composition of engineered PLA NPs, daily used PLA items and their breakdown products. We show that PLA breakdown products are oxidized and may contain aldehydes and/or ketones. The breakdown produces nanosized particles, nanoplastics, and possibly other small molecules as lactide or cyclic oligomers. Further, we show that all PLA breakdown nanoplastics extended the survival rate in Daphnia magna in an acute toxicity assay, however, only PLA plastic cup breakdown nanoplastics showed a significant difference compared to a control group.
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- Egle Kelpsiene
- Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Lund University, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- NanoLund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Lund University, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- NanoLund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Biology, Ecology Building, Aquatic Ecology Unit, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Lund University, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- NanoLund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Lund University, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- NanoLund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Li A, Cui H, Sheng Y, Qiao J, Li X, Huang H. Global plastic upcycling during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: The status and perspective. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2023; 11:110092. [PMID: 37200549 PMCID: PMC10167783 DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2023.110092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues worldwide since the vast majority of post-consumer plastics are hard to degrade in the environment. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic had disrupted the previous effort of plastic pollution mitigation to a great extent due to the overflow of plastic-based medical waste. In the post-pandemic era, the remaining challenge is how to motivate global action towards a plastic circular economy. The need for one package of sustainable and systematic plastic upcycling approaches has never been greater to address such a challenge. In this review, we summarized the threat of plastic pollution during COVID-19 to public health and ecosystem. In order to solve the aforementioned challenges, we present a shifting concept, regeneration value from plastic waste, that provides four promising pathways to achieve a sustainable circular economy: 1) Increasing reusability and biodegradability of plastics; 2) Transforming plastic waste into high-value products by chemical approaches; 3) The closed-loop recycling can be promoted by biodegradation; 4) Involving renewable energy into plastic upcycling. Additionally, the joint efforts from different social perspectives are also encouraged to create the necessary economic and environmental impetus for a circular economy.
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- Anni Li
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- RWTH Aachen University, Templergraben 55, 52062 Aachen, Germany
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, No. 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, People's Republic of China
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Dixit S, Varshney S, Gupta D, Sharma S. Textiles as fomites in the healthcare system. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s00253-023-12569-2. [PMID: 37199751 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12569-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Nosocomial infections or healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are acquired under medical care in healthcare facilities. In hospital environments, the transmission of infectious diseases through textiles such as white coats, bed linen, curtains, and towels are well documented. Textile hygiene and infection control measures have become more important in recent years due to the growing concerns about textiles as fomites in healthcare settings. However, systematic research in this area is lacking; the factors contributing to the transmission of infections through textiles needs to be better understood. The review aims to critically explore textiles as contaminants in healthcare systems, and to identify potential risks they may pose to patients and healthcare workers. It delineates different factors affecting bacterial adherence on fabrics, such as surface properties of bacteria and fabrics, and environmental factors. It also identifies areas that require further research to reduce the risk of HAIs and improve textile hygiene practices. Finally, the review elaborates on the strategies currently employed, and those that can be employed to limit the spread of nosocomial infections through fabrics. Implementing textile hygiene practices effectively in healthcare facilities requires a thorough analysis of factors affecting fabric-microbiome interactions, followed by designing newer fabrics that discourage pathogen load. KEY POINTS: • Healthcare textiles act as a potential reservoir of nosocomial pathogens • Survival of pathogens is affected by surface properties of fabric and bacteria • Guidelines required for fabrics that discourage microbial load, for hospital use.
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- Shweta Dixit
- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India.
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Lin WH, Wang HY, Kuo J, Lo SL. Adsorption and desorption characteristics of heavy metals onto conventional and biodegradable plastics. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 333:138920. [PMID: 37178936 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Biodegradable plastics have been widely used to replace conventional plastics to minimize environmental impacts of plastic packaging. However, before biodegradable plastics decompose in the environment, they could pose a threat to terrestrial and aquatic creatures by acting as vectors of contaminants in the food chain. In this study, conventional plastic bags (CPBs) made of polyethylene and biodegradable plastic bags (BPBs) made of polylactic acid were examined for their heavy metal adsorption. Effects of solution pHs and temperatures on adsorption reactions were investigated. Because of a larger BET surface area, presence of oxygen-containing function groups, and smaller crystallinity, the heavy metal adsorption capacities of BPBs are significantly larger than those of CPBs. Among Cu (up to 791.48 mg⋅kg-1), Ni (up to 60.88 mg⋅kg-1), Pb (up to 1414.58 mg⋅kg-1), and Zn (up to 295.17 mg⋅kg-1), Pb and Ni show the largest and the lowest extents of adsorption onto the plastic bags, respectively. In the different waterbodies in nature, Pb adsorption on the CPBs and the BPBs were 318.08-379.91 and 528.41-764.22 mg⋅kg-1, respectively. Consequently, Pb was selected as the target contaminant in the desorption experiments. After Pb was adsorbed onto the CPBs and the BPBs, Pb could be completely desorbed and released into simulated digestive systems in 10 h. In conclusion, BPBs could be potential vectors of heavy metals, and their suitability as a substitute for CPBs must be thoroughly investigated and confirmed.
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- Wei-Hong Lin
- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, 71 Chou-Shan Rd., Taipei, 10673, Taiwan, ROC
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- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, 71 Chou-Shan Rd., Taipei, 10673, Taiwan, ROC
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, California State University, 800 N. State College Blvd, CA, 92831, Fullerton, United States
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- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, 71 Chou-Shan Rd., Taipei, 10673, Taiwan, ROC.
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Vellaiyan S. Energy extraction from waste plastics and its optimization study for effective combustion and cleaner exhaust engaging with water and cetane improver: A response surface methodology approach. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116113. [PMID: 37172681 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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This study describes the extraction of energy from waste plastics via the pyrolysis process and its optimization for efficient combustion with cleaner exhaust using water and a cetane enhancer. Water emulsion with cetane improver in waste plastic oil (WPO) was first proposed in this study, and a response surface methodology (RSM) tool was used to optimise the individual parameters. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra were used to characterise the WPO, and ASTM standards were used to evaluate its properties. To enhance the fuel qualities, performance, and emission characteristics, water and Diethyl ether (DEE) were added to WPO. Since the WPO, water, and DEE had their pros and cons on overall engine performance and emissions as a whole, the optimal level of individual parameters was crucial in this field. The process parameters combinations were selected based on the Box-Behnken design, and the experiments were conducted in a stationary diesel engine. The experimental results indicate that the WPO yield rate during the pyrolysis process is 43.93%, and the C-H bonds have the maximum contribution to the WPO yield rate. The result of the optimization indicates that the proposed RSM model is highly robust, and the coefficient of determination is closer to one. The optimal concentrations of WPO, water, and DEE in conventional diesel fuel for efficient and environmentally friendly production are 15.001%, 12.166%, and 2.037%, respectively. The confirmation test indicates that the predicted and experimental values under optimal conditions are in good agreement, and the aggregate demand for fossil fuel has decreased by 28.2%.
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- Suresh Vellaiyan
- Department of Sustainable Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
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Sun XL, Xiang H, Xiong HQ, Fang YC, Wang Y. Bioremediation of microplastics in freshwater environments: A systematic review of biofilm culture, degradation mechanisms, and analytical methods. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 863:160953. [PMID: 36543072 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Microplastics, defined as particles <5 mm in diameter, are emerging environmental pollutants that pose a threat to ecosystems and human health. Biofilm degradation of microplastics may be an ecologically friendly approach. This review systematically summarises the factors affecting biofilm degradation of microplastics and proposes feasible methods to improve the efficiency of microplastic biofilm degradation. Environmentally insensitive microorganisms were screened, optimized, and commercially cultured to facilitate the practical application of this technology. For strain screening, technology should focus on microorganisms/strains that can modify the hydrophobicity of microplastics, degrade the crystalline zone of microplastics, and metabolise additives in microplastics. The biodegradation mechanism is also described; microorganisms secreting extracellular oxidases and hydrolases are key factors for degradation. Measuring the changes in molecular weight distribution (MWD) enables better analysis of the biodegradation behaviour of microplastics. Biofilm degradation of microplastics has relatively few applications because of its low efficiency; however, enrichment of microplastics in freshwater environments and wastewater treatment plant tailwater is currently the most effective method for treating microplastics with biofilms.
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- Xiao-Long Sun
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Plateau Wetland Conservation, Restoration and Ecological Services, College of Wetlands, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; National Plateau Wetlands Research Center, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; National Wetland Ecosystem Fixed Research Station of Yunnan Dianchi, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Plateau Wetland Conservation, Restoration and Ecological Services, College of Wetlands, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; National Plateau Wetlands Research Center, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; National Wetland Ecosystem Fixed Research Station of Yunnan Dianchi, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Plateau Wetland Conservation, Restoration and Ecological Services, College of Wetlands, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; National Plateau Wetlands Research Center, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; National Wetland Ecosystem Fixed Research Station of Yunnan Dianchi, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Plateau Wetland Conservation, Restoration and Ecological Services, College of Wetlands, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; National Plateau Wetlands Research Center, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; National Wetland Ecosystem Fixed Research Station of Yunnan Dianchi, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Plateau Wetland Conservation, Restoration and Ecological Services, College of Wetlands, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; National Plateau Wetlands Research Center, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; National Wetland Ecosystem Fixed Research Station of Yunnan Dianchi, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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Wang Q, Miao Q, Wang X, Wang T, Xu Q. Role of surface physicochemical properties of pipe materials on bio-clogging in leachate collection systems from a thermodynamic perspective. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 851:158263. [PMID: 36030876 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158263] [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: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bio-clogging in pipes poses a significant threat to the operation of leachate collection systems. Bio-clogging formation is influenced by the pipe materials. However, the relationship between bio-clogging and the physicochemical properties of different pipe materials has not been clarified yet, especially from a thermodynamic aspect. In this study, the dynamic bio-clogging processes in pipes of different materials (high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene (PE)) were compared, and their correlation with the physicochemical properties was investigated. Results showed that the bio-clogging in HDPE and PVC pipes was more severe than that in PP and PE pipes. In bio-clogging development, the predominant factor changed from the surface roughness to the electron donator parameter (γ-). In the initial phase, the most severe bio-clogging was observed in the HDPE pipe, which exhibited the highest roughness (432 ± 76 nm). In the later phase, the highest γ- (2.2 mJ/m2) and protein content (2623.1 ± 33.2 μg/cm2) were observed in the PVC simultaneously. Moreover, the interaction energy indicated that the bacteria could irreversibly and reversibly adhere to the HDPE, whereas irreversible adhesion was observed in the PVC, PP, and PE cases. The findings clarify the thermodynamic mechanism underlying bio-clogging behaviors and provide novel insights into the bio-clogging behaviors in pipes of different materials, which can facilitate the development of effective bio-clogging control strategies.
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- Qian Wang
- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, University Town, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, University Town, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, University Town, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, University Town, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, University Town, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, PR China.
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Ganesan S, Janjaroen D. Sustainable utilization of unavoidable food waste into nutritional media for the isolation of bacterial culture for the removal of heavy metals. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 363:128000. [PMID: 36150428 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128000] [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: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study aims to reuse food waste (FW) as growth media for bacterial cultures for bioremediation of heavy metal. The best natural medium was selected based on the carbon, nitrogen, and other elements. The batch culture of Comamonas terrae showed growth stability for 16 days in the pig bone medium. C. terrae showed the best growth at pH of 7.4, temperature of 35 °C, and medium concentration of 10 g/L. The C. terrae showed heavy metal (HM) removal efficiencies of Cd (52 %) Cr (63 %) Pb (62 %) and Zn (55 %). In addition, the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy results revealed the bioadsorption of HM in C. terrae. The study suggests the C. terrae can efficiently remove HM and C. terrae may be used for bioremediation of HM. Therefore, pig bone waste is a cost-effective medium and a good solution for the valorization and reuse of FW in line with the circular economy.
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- Sunantha Ganesan
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Research Unit Control of Emerging Micropollutants in Environment, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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The influence of cupuaçu extract in the production of biofilms based on babassu coconut mesocarp. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04487-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Delacuvellerie A, Ballerini T, Frère L, Matallana-Surget S, Dumontet B, Wattiez R. From rivers to marine environments: A constantly evolving microbial community within the plastisphere. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 179:113660. [PMID: 35460946 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Plastics accumulate in the environment and the Mediterranean Sea is one of the most polluted sea in the world. The plastic surface is rapidly colonized by microorganisms, forming the plastisphere. Our unique sampling supplied 107 plastic pieces from 22 geographical sites from four aquatic ecosystems (river, estuary, harbor and inshore) in the south of France in order to better understand the parameters which influence biofilm composition. In parallel, 48 enrichment cultures were performed to investigate the presence of plastic degrading-bacteria in the plastisphere. In this context, we showed that the most important drivers of microbial community structure were the sampling site followed by the polymer chemical composition. The study of pathogenic genus distribution highlighted that only 11% of our plastic samples contained higher proportions of Vibrio compared to the natural environment. Finally, results of the enrichment cultures showed a selection of hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms suggesting their potential role in the plastic degradation.
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- Alice Delacuvellerie
- Proteomics and Microbiology department, University of Mons, 20 place du parc, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Expédition MED, 4 Allée des Avettes, 56230 Questembert, France
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- Expédition MED, 4 Allée des Avettes, 56230 Questembert, France
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- Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Stirling University, United Kingdom
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- Expédition MED, 4 Allée des Avettes, 56230 Questembert, France
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- Proteomics and Microbiology department, University of Mons, 20 place du parc, 7000 Mons, Belgium.
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Su Y, Cheng Z, Hou Y, Lin S, Gao L, Wang Z, Bao R, Peng L. Biodegradable and conventional microplastics posed similar toxicity to marine algae Chlorella vulgaris. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 244:106097. [PMID: 35085953 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
It has been demonstrated that some conventional microplastics (CMPs) have toxicities to organisms, however, whether biodegradable microplastics (BMPs) have similar potential risks to marine ecosystems remains to be elucidated. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate i) the effects of CMPs (i. e., micro-sized polyethylene (mPE) and polyamide (mPA)) on marine algae Chlorella vulgaris; and ii) the potential effects of BMPs (i.e., micro-sized polylactic acid (mPLA) and polybutylene succinate (mPBS)) on C. vulgaris. The results showed that either CMPs or BMPs inhibited the growth of microalgae compared with the control. The maximum inhibition ratio of the four types of MPs on C. vulgaris were 47.24% (mPE, 1 000 mg/L), 40.36% (mPA, 100 mg/L), 47.95% (mPLA, 100 mg/L) and 34.25% (mPBS, 100 mg/L), respectively. Among them, mPLA showed the strongest inhibitory effect on the growth of C. vulgaris. Interestingly, the MPs can stimulate the contents of pigments (e.g., chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoid), which may be acted as cellular defense to the stress induced by MPs. The results also showed that MPs stimulated the production of EPS. Under the investigated condition, the strongest inhibition on C. vulgaris was induced by mPLA, and followed by mPE, mPA, and mPBS. It was found that the factors such as the physicochemical properties of MPs (e.g., shading effect, the roughness of surface, the increase in potential), the chemical changes (i.e., the release of additives, the increase of oxidative stress) contributed to the inhibitory effects of MPs on microalgae, but the deciding factor remains to be further systematically explored.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yuanyuan Su
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
| | - Zhiruo Cheng
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
| | - Yipeng Hou
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
| | - Shengyou Lin
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
| | - Liu Gao
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
| | - Zezheng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
| | - Ruiqi Bao
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
| | - Licheng Peng
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China.
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