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Zhang W, Shi J, Li Y, Ma Y, Khanzada AK, Al-Hazmi HE, Xu X, Li X, Hassan GK, Xue G, Makinia J. A novel approach to enhance high optically active L-lactate production from food waste by landfill leachate. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 370:122497. [PMID: 39278020 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 08/30/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
Abstract
The recycling of food waste (FW) through anaerobic fermentation into lactic acid (LA), with two isomers L-LA and D-LA, aligns with the principles of a bio-based circular economy. However, FW fermentation is often limited by competing pathways, acidification inhibition, and trace metals deficiency. This study investigates the introduction of landfill leachate, containing buffering agents (ammonia) and trace metals, into FW fermentation. Various dosages of landfill leachate, ranging from 90 (LN-90) to 450 mg/L (LN-450) based on inclusive ammonia calculation, were employed. Results showed that LA production peaked at 43.65 ± 0.57 g COD/L in LN-180 on day 6, with a high optical activity of L-LA at 92.40 ± 1.15 %. Fermentation pathway analysis revealed that landfill leachate amendment enhances hydrolysis (as evidenced by increased activity of amylase, α-glucosidase, and protease) and glycolysis (resulting in enhanced utilization of carbohydrates and glucose). The inclusive ammonia in leachate plays a crucial role as a buffer, maintaining optimal pH conditions (5-7), thereby reducing volatile fatty acid production and thus intensifying LA orientations. The increased activity of L-lactate dehydrogenase (L-LA generation) and decreased NAD-independent lactate dehydrogenase (LA consumption) in properly dosed leachate further explained the high accumulation of L-LA. Dominance of lactic acid bacteria, including Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, Bifidobacterium, Bavariicoccus, and Lacticaseibacillus, accounted for 91.08% (LN-90), while inhibitory effects were observed in LN-450 (4.45%). Functional gene analysis further supported the enhanced glycolysis, L-lactate dehydrogenase, and nitrogen assimilation. Finally, a network analysis indicates a beneficial effect on the genus Enterococcus and Klebsiella by landfill leachate addition. This study demonstrates the efficiency of utilizing landfill leachate to enhance LA recycling from FW fermentation, aligning with the concept of circular economy by transforming waste into valuable resources.
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- Wenjuan Zhang
- Shanghai University of Engineering Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Shanghai University of Engineering Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Shanghai University of Engineering Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Environmental Protection Engineering Centre for Pollution Treatment and Control in Textile Industry, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Eko-Tech Center, Gdańsk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdansk, Poland
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- Eko-Tech Center, Gdańsk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdansk, Poland; BioCo Research Group, Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000, Gent, Belgium
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- Eko-Tech Center, Gdańsk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdansk, Poland.
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- State Environmental Protection Engineering Centre for Pollution Treatment and Control in Textile Industry, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China.
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- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33El-Bohouth St. (Former El-Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- State Environmental Protection Engineering Centre for Pollution Treatment and Control in Textile Industry, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Eko-Tech Center, Gdańsk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdansk, Poland
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Liu D, Cen R, Yuan A, Wu M, Luo C, Chen M, Liang X, He T, Wu W, He T, Tian G. Effects of continuous low-speed biogas agitation on anaerobic digestion of high-solids pig manure: Performance and microbial community. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 354:120355. [PMID: 38364542 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120355] [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: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate effects of continuous low-speed biogas agitation on the anaerobic digestion (AD) performance and microbial community of high-solids pig manure (total solids content of 10%). Our results reveal that at a biogas agitation intensity of 1.10 L/g feed VS/d, CH4 production increased by 16.67% compared to the non-agitated condition, the removal efficiency of H2S reached 63.18%, and the abundance of Methanosarcina was the highest. The presence of Hungateiclostridiaceae was associated with H2S concentrations. An increasing biogas agitation intensity led to an elevated pH and a decreased oxidation-reduction potential (ORP). Acetate concentrations, pH, and ORP values indicated changes in H2S concentrations. Sedimentibacter demonstrates the potential to indicate biogas agitation intensity and pH. We demonstrate that continuous low-speed biogas agitation effectively increases CH4 production and reduces H2S concentrations in AD of high-solids pig manure, offering a potential technical pathway for developing AD processes for high-solids pig manure, it also demonstrates that AD process can reduce the risk of pathogen and parasite transmission.
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- Dan Liu
- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Institute of New Rural Development, Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Utilization Technology for Mountainous Livestock and Poultry Farming, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Institute of New Rural Development, Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Utilization Technology for Mountainous Livestock and Poultry Farming, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Agricultural Ecology and Resource Protection Station of Guizhou Province, Guiyang, 550001, China
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- Agricultural Environmental Monitoring Station in Yu-ping County, Yu-ping County of Guizhou Province, 554000, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Institute of New Rural Development, Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Utilization Technology for Mountainous Livestock and Poultry Farming, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Institute of New Rural Development, Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Utilization Technology for Mountainous Livestock and Poultry Farming, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Institute of New Rural Development, Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Utilization Technology for Mountainous Livestock and Poultry Farming, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Institute of New Rural Development, Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Utilization Technology for Mountainous Livestock and Poultry Farming, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Institute of New Rural Development, Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Utilization Technology for Mountainous Livestock and Poultry Farming, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Institute of New Rural Development, Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Utilization Technology for Mountainous Livestock and Poultry Farming, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Institute of New Rural Development, Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Utilization Technology for Mountainous Livestock and Poultry Farming, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China.
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Pashaki SGA, Khojastehpour M, Ebrahimi-Nik M, Tedesco S. Evaluation of combined thermo-chemical processes for the treatment of landfill leachate using virgin and recovered FeCl 3 coagulants. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 347:118973. [PMID: 37769473 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Sludge resulting from treatment of municipal waste landfill leachate contains suitable cationic substances such as Fe-based recovered coagulants which, if not recovered, can cause environmental problems. The present study aimed to maximise coagulant recoverability and investigate its potential reuse for the treatment of municipal waste landfill leachate. The study focused on establishing (i) the effect of mineral acids on leaching of Fe, (ii) the % of maximum recovery of Fe coagulant, (iii) the impact of ultrasound on recovery, and (iv) effectiveness of recovered coagulant when reused in coagulation-flocculation treatment of landfill leachate. Sulfuric acid outran hydrochloric acid in performance, with the acid leaching process leading to the recovery of 70.12% of Fe (acid concentration = 3.80 M, solid-to-liquid ratio = 8%, and heating time = 5 h). Subsequently, a developed acid leaching process was tested, which results showed that the highest rate of Fe recovery occurred without ultrasound treatment, meaning the use of it could reduce the recovery rate due to the increase in the iron (III) oxide-hydroxide [Fe(OH)3] sedimentation. Comparative experiments were undertaken with the recovered and virgin coagulants. These revealed that Fe-based recovered coagulant led to the 60.21% and 91.40% removal of COD and total suspended solid respectively, while the values of the COD and total suspended solid removal with the virgin FeCl3 were 7.66% and 6.42% lower than that of Fe under optimal conditions (dosage = 9.38 g/L, pH = 8.94, settling time = 52.9 min). The present study established that Fe recovered could be exploited as an eco-friendly coagulant to replace FeCl3 in the landfill leachate treatment.
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Dalton Building, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD, United Kingdom
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