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Kumar Jaiswal V, Dutta Gupta A, Sonwani RK, Shekher Giri B, Sharan Singh R. Enhanced biodegradation of 2, 4-dichlorophenol in packed bed biofilm reactor by impregnation of polyurethane foam with Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles: Bio-kinetics, process optimization, performance evaluation and toxicity assessment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 406:131085. [PMID: 38977038 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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In this work, an effort has been made to enhance the efficacy of biological process for the effective degradation of 2, 4-dichlorophenol (2, 4-DCP) from wastewater. The polyurethane foam was modified with Fe3O4 nanoparticles and combined with polyvinyl alcohol, sodium alginate, and bacterial consortium for biodegradation of 2, 4-DCP in a packed bed biofilm reactor. The maximum removal efficiency of 2, 4-DCP chemical oxygen demand, and total organic carbon were found to be 92.51 ± 0.83 %, 86.85 ± 1.32, and 91.78 ± 1.24 %, respectively, in 4 days and 100 mg L-1 of 2, 4-DCP concentration at an influent loading rate of 2 mg L-1h-1 and hydraulic retention time of 50 h. Packed bed biofilm reactor was effective for up to four cycles to remove 2, 4-DCP. Growth inhibition kinetics were evaluated using the Edward model, yielding maximum growth rate of 0.45 day-1, inhibition constant of 110.6 mg L-1, and saturation constant of 62.3 mg L-1.
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- Vivek Kumar Jaiswal
- Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BΗU), Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Food Technology, NIMS University, Jaipur 303121, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam 530003 Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Sustainability Cluster at the School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), 248007 Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BΗU), Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Chen Z, Zhang J, Lv W, Zhang H, Li S, Zhang H, Shen Y, Geng C, Bai N. The unexpected effect of the compound microbial agent NP-M2 on microbial community dynamics in a nonylphenol-contaminated soil: the self-stability of soil ecosystem. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17424. [PMID: 38827279 PMCID: PMC11144391 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Background Nonylphenol (NP) is widely recognized as a crucial environmental endocrine-disrupting chemical and persistent toxic substance. The remediation of NP-contaminated sites primarily relies on biological degradation. Compound microbial products, as opposed to pure strains, possess a greater variety of metabolic pathways and can thrive in a wider range of environmental conditions. This characteristic is believed to facilitate the synergistic degradation of pollutants. Limited research has been conducted to thoroughly examine the potential compatibility of compound microbial agents with indigenous microflora, their ability to function effectively in practical environments, their capacity to enhance the dissipation of NP, and their potential to improve soil physicochemical and biological characteristics. Methods In order to efficiently eliminate NP in contaminated soil in an eco-friendly manner, a simulation study was conducted to investigate the impact of bioaugmentation using the functional compound microbial agent NP-M2 at varying concentrations (50 and 200 mg/L) on the dynamics of the soil microbial community. The treatments were set as follows: sterilized soil with 50 mg/kg NP (CK50) or 200 mg/kg NP (CK200); non-sterilized soil with 50 mg/kg NP (TU50) or 200 mg/kg NP (TU200); non-sterilized soil with the compound microbial agent NP-M2 at 50 mg/kg NP (J50) or 200 mg/kg NP (J200). Full-length 16S rRNA analysis was performed using the PacBio Sequel II platform. Results Both the indigenous microbes (TU50 and TU200 treatments) and the application of NP-M2 (J50 and J200 treatments) exhibited rapid NP removal, with removal rates ranging from 93% to 99%. The application of NP-M2 further accelerated the degradation rate of NP for a subtle lag period. Although the different treatments had minimal impacts on the soil bacterial α-diversity, they significantly altered the β-diversity and composition of the bacterial community. The dominant phyla were Proteobacteria (35.54%-44.14%), Acidobacteria (13.55%-17.07%), Planctomycetes (10.78%-11.42%), Bacteroidetes (5.60%-10.74%), and Actinobacteria (6.44%-8.68%). The core species were Luteitalea_pratensis, Pyrinomonas_methylaliphatogenes, Fimbriiglobus_ruber, Longimicrobium_terrae, and Massilia_sp003590855. The bacterial community structure and taxon distribution in polluted soils were significantly influenced by the activities of soil catalase, sucrase, and polyphenol oxidase, which were identified as the major environmental factors. Notably, the concentration of NP and, to a lesser extent, the compound microbial agent NP-M2 were found to cause major shifts in the bacterial community. This study highlights the importance of conducting bioremediation experiments in conjunction with microbiome assessment to better understand the impact of bioaugmentation/biostimulation on the potential functions of complex microbial communities present in contaminated soils, which is essential for bioremediation success.
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- Zhaoliang Chen
- School of Ecological Technology and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Agricultural Science and Technology Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- School of Ecological Technology and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Eco-environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Technology, Shanghai, China
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Wang J, Zhang L, He Y, Ji R. Biodegradation of phenolic pollutants and bioaugmentation strategies: A review of current knowledge and future perspectives. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:133906. [PMID: 38430590 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133906] [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: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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The widespread use of phenolic compounds renders their occurrence in various environmental matrices, posing ecological risks especially the endocrine disruption effects. Biodegradation-based techniques are efficient and cost-effective in degrading phenolic pollutants with less production of secondary pollution. This review focuses on phenol, 4-nonylphenol, 4-nitrophenol, bisphenol A and tetrabromobisphenol A as the representatives, and summarizes the current knowledge and future perspectives of their biodegradation and the enhancement strategy of bioaugmentation. Biodegradation and isolation of degrading microorganisms were mainly investigated under oxic conditions, where phenolic pollutants are typically hydroxylated to 4-hydroxybenzoate or hydroquinone prior to ring opening. Bioaugmentation efficiencies of phenolic pollutants significantly vary under different application conditions (e.g., increased degradation by 10-95% in soil and sediment). To optimize degradation of phenolic pollutants in different matrices, the factors that influence biodegradation capacity of microorganisms and performance of bioaugmentation are discussed. The use of immobilization strategy, indigenous degrading bacteria, and highly competent exogenous bacteria are proposed to facilitate the bioaugmentation process. Further studies are suggested to illustrate 1) biodegradation of phenolic pollutants under anoxic conditions, 2) application of microbial consortia with synergistic effects for phenolic pollutant degradation, and 3) assessment on the uncertain ecological risks associated with bioaugmentation, resulting from changes in degradation pathway of phenolic pollutants and alterations in structure and function of indigenous microbial community.
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- Jiacheng Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; Quanzhou Institute for Environment Protection Industry, Nanjing University, Quanzhou 362000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; Quanzhou Institute for Environment Protection Industry, Nanjing University, Quanzhou 362000, China
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Zhao Y, Ji J, Wu Y, Chen S, Xu M, Cao X, Liu H, Wang Z, Bi H, Guan G, Tang R, Tao H, Zhang H. Nonylphenol and its derivatives: Environmental distribution, treatment strategy, management and future perspectives. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141377. [PMID: 38346514 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141377] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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In recent years, emerging pollutants, including nonylphenol (NP) and nonylphenol ethoxylate (NPE), have become a prominent topic. These substances are also classified as persistent organic pollutants. NP significantly affects the hormone secretion of organisms and exhibits neurotoxicity, which can affect the human hippocampus. Therefore, various countries are paying increased attention to NP regulation. NPEs are precursors of NPs and are widely used in the manufacture of various detergents and lubricants. NPEs can easily decompose into NPs, which possess strong biological and environmental toxicity. This review primarily addresses the distribution, toxicity mechanisms and performance, degradation technologies, management policies, and green alternative reagents of NPs and NPEs. Traditional treatment measures have been unable to completely remove NP from wastewater. With the progressively tightening management and regulatory policies, identifying proficient and convenient treatment methods and a sustainable substitute reagent with comparable product effectiveness is crucial.
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- Yuqing Zhao
- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai, 200093, China.
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Xie R, Xu Y, Ma M, Wang X, Zhang L, Wang Z. First metabolic profiling of 4-n-nonylphenol in human liver microsomes by integrated approaches to testing and assessment: Metabolites, pathways, and biological effects. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 447:130830. [PMID: 36682248 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130830] [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: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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4-n-nonylphenol (4-n-NP), a typical endocrine disrupting chemical, has been so far frequently detected in various environmental mediums and editable food. However, the specific metabolic pathways in human and potential adverse effects of metabolites have not been elucidated yet. Here, metabolic profiling of 4-n-NP in human liver microsome (HLM) was comprehensively characterized by integrated approaches of testing and assessment. A total of 21 metabolites were identified using nontarget analysis with high-resolution mass spectrum, including three groups of unique phase I metabolites first determined in HLM. Seven various metabolic pathways of 4-n-NP were identified by both in silico and in vitro, and CYP1A2, 2C19, and 2D6 were the mainly participating enzymes. Two secondary metabolites with carbonyl groups on side chains (M4, M7) presented most abundant in HLM, which were also predicted to have high binding affinities towards HPG-axis-related receptors (AR, ER, and PR). ESRs (estrogen receptors) were shared core protein targets for all metabolites revealed by protein-protein interaction networks. Biological functions enrichment analysis indicated that 4-n-NP metabolites might primarily involve in ESR-mediated signaling, GPCR ligand binding, Class A/1 (Rhodopsin-like receptors) and metabolism-related pathways. These findings of 4-n-NP metabolites, pathways, and biological effects provide insightful information for its environmental exposure and risk assessment.
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- Ruili Xie
- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing 100022, China
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- China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing 100022, China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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Cheng Q, Du L, Xu L, Zhao Y, Ma J, Lin H. Toxicity alleviation and metabolism enhancement of nonylphenol in green algae Dictyosphaerium sp. by NaHCO 3. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 848:157698. [PMID: 35908712 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157698] [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: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nonylphenol (NP) toxicity limits the improvements in its algal remediation efficiency. This study comprehensively investigated the performance and mechanism of NaHCO3-driving effects on NP-exposed algae. The results showed that NaHCO3 enhanced algal resistance to NP and the corresponding EC50 values increased 1.31-4.25 times. Further, the toxicological effects of NP reduced with increasing pyrenoid volume and chlorophyll and carotenoids production, and decreasing cellular damage degree. Moreover, the concentration of extracellular polymeric substances was enhanced and more NP adsorption sites were formed. Consistently, RNA-seq demonstrated significant expression alterations in genes related to energy metabolism, cellular synthesis, photosynthesis, and carbon fixation. Besides, NP biodegradation rate was increased by 15.2 % and 11.1 % in the 1, and 4 mg/L NP treatments, respectively. Identification of degradation intermediates and their toxicity via Ecological Structure Activity Relationship program showed that NaHCO3 accelerated sequential α-C removal from NP in algae with faster generation of less toxic metabolites, namely, 4-ethylphenol, 4-cresol and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. This study provides new insights into the role of NaHCO3 in toxicity alleviation and metabolism enhancement of NP in algae and can assist NP bioremediation efforts in aquatic environment.
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- Qilu Cheng
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, The Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizers, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Department of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Wenzhou Vocational College of Science and Technology, Wenzhou 325006, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, The Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizers, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, The Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizers, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China.
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Feng Y, Wang A, Fu W, Song D. Growth performance, antioxidant response, biodegradation and transcriptome analysis of Chlorella pyrenoidosa after nonylphenol exposure. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 806:150507. [PMID: 34583075 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Chlorella pyrenoidosa was exposed to nonylphenol (NP) to investigate the tolerance, antioxidant response, removal efficiency, and biodegradation mechanism. We conducted studies on algal biomass, chlorophyll a content, and photosynthetic activity, and found that C. pyrenoidosa exhibited a high tolerance even at 8 mg L-1 of NP. Changes in peroxidase (POD) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities indicated that the NP-induced oxidative stress caused oxidant damage, which increased the malondialdehyde (MDA) content. After culturing for 120 h, the NP removal efficiency of C. pyrenoidosa was 89%, 59%, 49%, and 48% in the 2, 4, 6, and 8 mg L-1 treatment groups, respectively. Degradation intermediates determined by GC-MS suggested that the biodegradation of NP in C. pyrenoidosa originated from the long alkyl chain. In addition, transcriptome analysis indicated that NP affected photosynthesis, antioxidase, and oxidoreductase activity-related genes. In summary, our results indicated that C. pyrenoidosa is a species that exhibits high tolerance and biodegradation capacity toward NP.
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- Yu Feng
- College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Chemistry and Food Technology (TUST), Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300457, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Marine Resources and Chemistry, Tianjin 300457, China.
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Yang Z, Shi Y, Wang J, Wang L, Li X, Zhang D. Unique functional responses of fungal communities to various environments in the mangroves of the Maowei Sea in Guangxi, China. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2021; 173:113091. [PMID: 34715434 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Fungi are important compartments of microbial communities of mangroves. Their diversity might be influenced by their habitat environment. This study analyzed the distribution and function of fungal communities in the sediments and plant samples from mangrove ecosystem of the Maowei Sea area in Guangxi, China. The results showed that phytopathogenic fungi Cladosporium (17.00%) was mainly observed in the sediments from the protected zone, while endophytic fungi Alternaria (9.22%) and Acremonium (6.09%) were only observed in the sediments from wharf. The fungi in the sediments from village and park were mainly consisted of high-activity endophytes and fungi related to lignin-degrading, respectively. Acaulospora and Aspergillus with higher relative abundance discovered in plant tissues could help plant growth. Cirrenalia (37.66%) and Lignincola (26.73%) with high-activity for lignin-degrading were discovered in decayed leaves. The distribution and function of fungi were highly dependent on the environment settings, thus the fungi can be used as indicators for monitoring the environmental change of mangrove ecosystems.
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- Zonglin Yang
- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, PR China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, PR China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, PR China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, PR China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, PR China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology (Ocean University of China), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, PR China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, Shandong, PR China.
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Bhandari G, Bagheri AR, Bhatt P, Bilal M. Occurrence, potential ecological risks, and degradation of endocrine disrupter, nonylphenol, from the aqueous environment. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 275:130013. [PMID: 33647677 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nonylphenol (NP) is considered a potential endocrine-disrupting chemical affecting humans and the environment. Due to widespread occurrence in the aquatic environment and neuro-, immuno, reproductive, and estrogenic effects, nonylphenol calls for considerable attention from the scientific community, researchers, government officials, and the public. It can persist in the environment, especially soil, for a long duration because of its high hydrophobic nature. Nonylphenol is incorporated into the water matrices via agricultural run-off, wastewater effluents, agricultural sources, and groundwater leakage from the soil. In this regard, assessment of the source, fate, toxic effect, and removal of nonylphenol seems a high-priority concern. Remediation of nonylphenol is possible through physicochemical and microbial methods. Microbial methods are widely used due to ecofriendly in nature. The microbial strains of the genera, Sphingomonas, Sphingobium, Pseudomonas, Pseudoxanthomonas, Thauera, Novosphingonium, Bacillus, Stenotrophomonas, Clostridium, Arthrobacter, Acidovorax, Maricurvus, Rhizobium, Corynebacterium, Rhodococcus, Burkholderia, Acinetobacter, Aspergillus, Pleurotus, Trametes, Clavariopsis, Candida, Phanerochaete, Bjerkandera, Mucor, Fusarium and Metarhizium have been reported for their potential role in the degradation of NP via its metabolic pathway. This study outlines the recent information on the occurrence, origin, and potential ecological and human-related risks of nonylphenol. The current development in the removal of nonylphenol from the environment using different methods is discussed. Despite the significant importance of nonylphenol and its effects on the environment, the number of studies in this area is limited. This review gives an in-depth understanding of NP occurrence, fate, toxicity, and remediation from the environments.
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- Geeta Bhandari
- Department of Biotechnology, Sardar Bhagwan Singh University Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an, 223003, China.
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Emerging Contaminants: Analysis, Aquatic Compartments and Water Pollution. EMERGING CONTAMINANTS VOL. 1 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-69079-3_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Hung CM, Huang CP, Chen CW, Hsieh SL, Dong CD. Effects of biochar on catalysis treatment of 4-nonylphenol in estuarine sediment and associated microbial community structure. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 268:115673. [PMID: 33007651 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The effect of pyrolysis temperature on the generation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sewage sludge biochar (SSB) and the removal of hazardous chemicals from esturine sediments by SSB and sodium percarbonate (SPC), exemplified by 4-nonylphenol (4-NP) were studied. SSB synthesized at 500 °C (SSB500) achieved the highest 4-NP degradation efficiency of 73%, at pH0 9.0 in 12 h of reaction time. The enhanced 4-NP degradation was attributed to the SSB500 activation activation of SPC that produced sufficient •OH and CO3-• due to electron-transfer interaction on the Fe-Mn redox pairs. The microbial community diversity and composition of the treated sediment were compared using high-throughput sequencing. Results showed SSB/SPC treatment increased the microbial diversity and richness in the sediments. Proteobacteria were the keystone phylum, while Thioalkalispira genera were responsible for 4-NP degradation in the SSB/SPC treatment. Over all, results revealed the change in the bacterial community during the environmental applications of SSB, which provided essential information for better understanding of the monitoring and improvement of sustainable sediment ecosystems.
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- Chang-Mao Hung
- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, USA
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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Yang L, Xiao S, Yang Q, Luan T, Tam NFY. Recovery of subtropical coastal intertidal system prokaryotes from a destruction event and the role of extracellular polymeric substances in the presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2020; 144:106023. [PMID: 32822926 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2020.106023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Intertidal sediments constitute the micro-environment for the co-existence of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and biofilms consisting of the microbial community and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). However, the interactions and the resulting eco-function of this community are complex and poorly characterized, especially after a destruction event. This study evaluates the re-construction of biofilms in terms of the abundance of prokaryotic cells and related EPS characterization in two destroyed sedimentary matrices from subtropical environments simulated by sterilization in the presence of EDCs and investigates the role of EPS. The results show that benthic prokaryotes recover from the deposition of active prokaryotes in natural seawater and form biofilms after sterilization. Sterilization triggers the release of polysaccharides and protein from lysed native microbial cells and bound EPS in sedimentary organic matter, thus increasing their concentrations. The increased portion of EPS also acts as a persistent stress on re-colonizing prokaryotes and leads to the overproduction of sedimentary EPS. Due to the protective role mediated by EPS, the effect of EDCs on biofilm composition in sterilized sediment is not significant. The sedimentary matrix is the most important determinant of the composition of the biofilm and the occurrence of EDCs. At the end of an 84-day experiment, the abundance of prokaryotic cells and the concentrations of polysaccharides and protein in mangrove sediment are 1.6-1.8 times higher than those in sandflat sediment, regardless of EDCs. Sandflat sediment exhibits higher concentrations of nonylphenol and bisphenol A but a lower concentration of 17α-ethinylestradiol than mangrove sediment. This study enhances our understanding of the role of sedimentary biofilms and the fate of EDCs in intertidal systems and highlights the benefit of a destructive event in enhancing ecosystem function, particularly tolerance to EDC adversity due to EPS production.
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- Lihua Yang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Resources and Coastal Engineering, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, South China Sea Bio-Resource Exploitation and Utilization Collaborative Innovation Center, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Resources and Coastal Engineering, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, South China Sea Bio-Resource Exploitation and Utilization Collaborative Innovation Center, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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Wang Y, Shan J, Zhao Y, Li F, Corvini PFX, Ji R. Degradation and transformation of nitrated nonylphenol isomers in activated sludge under nitrifying and heterotrophic conditions. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 393:122438. [PMID: 32151935 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Revised: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Nitrated nonylphenols (2-nitro-nonylphenols, NNPs) are metabolites of the endocrine-disrupter nonylphenols (NPs). While they have been detected in the environment, their fate in activated sludge has yet to be determined. In this study, we used synthesized NNP isomers and a 14C-tracer technique to study the degradation and transformation of four NNP isomers (NNP111, NNP112, NNP38, and NNP65) in nitrifying activated sludge (NAS) and heterotrophic bacteria-enhanced activated sludge (HAS). Our results showed that the degradation of NNPs in both NAS and HAS was isomer-specific. The half-lives of the NNPs decreased in the order: NNP111 > NNP112 > NNP38 > NNP65. After 36 days of incubation, 9.48 % and 4.01 % of the 14C-NNP111 was mineralized in NAS and HAS, respectively. In addition to mineralization, five metabolites of NNPs containing hydroxyl, carbonyl, and carboxyl substituents on the alkyl chains were formed in NAS but not in HAS. The transformation of NNPs differed in NAS and HAS, mainly due to the differences in their microbial communities and the activities thereof in NAS and HAS. This is the first study of the isomer-specific fate of NNP isomers in activated sludge. Future studies should assess the toxicity, stability and potential risks of NNP metabolites in the environment.
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- Yongfeng Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, 210023, Nanjing, China; Quanzhou Institute for Environment Protection Industry, Nanjing University, Beifeng Road, 362000, Quanzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 210008, Nanjing, China; Changshu National Agro-Ecosystem Observation and Research Station, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 210008, Nanjing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, 210023, Nanjing, China; Institute for Ecopreneurship, School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, 4132, Muttenz, Switzerland
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, 210023, Nanjing, China; Quanzhou Institute for Environment Protection Industry, Nanjing University, Beifeng Road, 362000, Quanzhou, China.
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From Laboratory Tests to the Ecoremedial System: The Importance of Microorganisms in the Recovery of PPCPs-Disturbed Ecosystems. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10103391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The presence of a wide variety of emerging pollutants in natural water resources is an important global water quality challenge. Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are known as emerging contaminants, widely used by modern society. This objective ensures availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, according to the 2030 Agenda. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) do not always mitigate the presence of these emerging contaminants in effluents discharged into the environment, although the removal efficiency of WWTP varies based on the techniques used. This main subject is framed within a broader environmental paradigm, such as the transition to a circular economy. The research and innovation within the WWTP will play a key role in improving the water resource management and its surrounding industrial and natural ecosystems. Even though bioremediation is a green technology, its integration into the bio-economy strategy, which improves the quality of the environment, is surprisingly rare if we compare to other corrective techniques (physical and chemical). This work carries out a bibliographic review, since the beginning of the 21st century, on the biological remediation of some PPCPs, focusing on organisms (or their by-products) used at the scale of laboratory or scale-up. PPCPs have been selected on the basics of their occurrence in water resources. The data reveal that, despite the advantages that are associated with bioremediation, it is not the first option in the case of the recovery of systems contaminated with PPCPs. The results also show that fungi and bacteria are the most frequently studied microorganisms, with the latter being more easily implanted in complex biotechnological systems (78% of bacterial manuscripts vs. 40% fungi). A total of 52 works has been published while using microalgae and only in 7% of them, these organisms were used on a large scale. Special emphasis is made on the advantages that are provided by biotechnological systems in series, as well as on the need for eco-toxicological control that is associated with any process of recovery of contaminated systems.
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Mtibaà R, Ezzanad A, Aranda E, Pozo C, Ghariani B, Moraga J, Nasri M, Manuel Cantoral J, Garrido C, Mechichi T. Biodegradation and toxicity reduction of nonylphenol, 4-tert-octylphenol and 2,4-dichlorophenol by the ascomycetous fungus Thielavia sp HJ22: Identification of fungal metabolites and proposal of a putative pathway. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 708:135129. [PMID: 31806325 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Research on the biodegradation of emerging pollutants is gained great focus regarding their detrimental effects on the environment and humans. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the ability of the ascomycetes Thielavia sp HJ22 to remove the phenolic xenobiotics nonylphenol (NP), 4-tert-octylphenol (4-tert-OP) and 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP). The strain showed efficient degradation of NP and 4-tert-OP with 95% and 100% removal within 8 h of incubation, respectively. A removal rate of 80% was observed with 2,4-DCP within the same time. Under experimental conditions, the degradation of the tested pollutants concomitantly increased with the laccase production and cytochrome P450 monooxygenases inhibition. This study showed the involvement of laccase in pollutants removal together with biosorption mechanisms. Additionally, results demonstrated the participation of cytochrome P450 monooxygenase in the elimination of 2,4-DCP. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis revealed several intermediates, mainly hydroxylated and oxidized compounds with less harmful effects compared to the parent compounds. A decrease in the toxicity of the identified metabolites was observed using Aliivibrio fischeri as bioindicator. The metabolic pathways of degradation were proposed based on the identified metabolites. The results point out the potential of Thielavia strains in the degradation and detoxification of phenolic xenobiotics.
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- Rim Mtibaà
- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, Department of Biology, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP «1173», 3038 Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Sciences, University of Cádiz, Polígono Rio San Pedro 11510, Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain
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- Institute of Water Research, Department of Microbiology, University of Granada, Ramón y Cajal 4, E-18071 Granada, Spain
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- Institute of Water Research, Department of Microbiology, University of Granada, Ramón y Cajal 4, E-18071 Granada, Spain
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, Department of Biology, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP «1173», 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Sciences, University of Cádiz, Polígono Rio San Pedro 11510, Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Engineering and Microbiology, Department of Biology, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP «1173», 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Public Health, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Ambientales, University of Cádiz, Polígono Rio San Pedro 11510 Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain
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- Department of Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Public Health, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Ambientales, University of Cádiz, Polígono Rio San Pedro 11510 Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Enzymatic Engineering of Lipases, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP «1173», 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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Nowak M, Soboń A, Litwin A, Różalska S. 4-n-nonylphenol degradation by the genus Metarhizium with cytochrome P450 involvement. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 220:324-334. [PMID: 30590298 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.12.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In this study, the ability of 4-n-nonylphenol (4-n-NP) elimination by fungal species belonging to the genus Metarhizium was investigated. The occurrence of 35 metabolites from 4-n-NP degradation was confirmed. For the first time, based on the obtained results, the 4-n-NP biodegradation pathway distinctive for the genus Metarhizium was proposed. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) indicated that despite the similar elimination pathway in all the examined Metarhizium species, there are significant differences in the kinetics of degradation of 4-n-NP. Oxidation of the terminal methyl group of the aliphatic chain leading to the formation of carboxylic acids coupled with the removal of terminal carbon is characteristic of M. robertsii and M. guizhouense, whereas metabolites with a hydroxyl group in the distal part of the nonyl chain distinguish M. lepidiotae and M. majus. Additionally, this study verified the participation of cytochrome P450 in the elimination of the xenobiotic by Metarhizium as experimentally proven for M. robertsii.
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- Monika Nowak
- Department of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź, Banacha Street 12/16, 90-237, Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Microbial Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź, Banacha Street 12/16, 90-237, Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź, Banacha Street 12/16, 90-237, Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź, Banacha Street 12/16, 90-237, Łódź, Poland.
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