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Sun X, Fu H, Ma Y, Zhang F, Li Y, Li Y, Lu J, Bao M. Unveiling the long-term dynamic effects: Biochar mediates bacterial communities to modulate the petroleum hydrocarbon degradation in oil-contaminated sediments. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 477:135235. [PMID: 39053054 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135235] [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: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Sediment, as the destination of marine pollutants, often bears much more serious petroleum pollution than water. Biochar is increasingly utilized for remediating organic pollutant-laden sediments, yet its long-term impacts on oil-contaminated sediment remain poorly understood. In this study, simulation experiments adding 2.5 wt% biochars (corn straw and wood chips biochar at different pyrolysis temperatures) were conducted. The effects on petroleum hydrocarbon attenuation, enzyme activities, and microbial community structure were systematically investigated. Results showed enhanced degradation of long-chain alkanes in certain biochar-treated groups. Biochar species and PAH characteristics together lead to the PAHs' attenuation, with low-temperature corn straw biochar facilitating the degradation of phenanthrene, fluorene, and chrysene. Initially, biochars reduced polyphenol oxidase activity but increased urease and dehydrogenase activities. However, there was a noticeable rise in polyphenol oxidase activity for a long time. Biochars influenced bacterial community succession and abundance, likely due to nutrient release stimulating microbial activity. The structural equations model (SEM) reveals that DON affected the enzyme activity by changing the microbial community and thus regulated the degradation of PAHs. These findings shed light on biochar's role in bacterial communities and petroleum hydrocarbon degradation over extended periods, potentially enhancing biochar-based remediation for petroleum-contaminated sediments.
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- Xiaojun Sun
- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), Beijing 100728, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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Vadakkan K, Sathishkumar K, Raphael R, Mapranathukaran VO, Mathew J, Jose B. Review on biochar as a sustainable green resource for the rehabilitation of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 941:173679. [PMID: 38844221 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173679] [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: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Petroleum pollution is one of the primary threats to the environment and public health. Therefore, it is essential to create new strategies and enhance current ones. The process of biological reclamation, which utilizes a biological agent to eliminate harmful substances from polluted soil, has drawn much interest. Biochars are inexpensive, environmentally beneficial carbon compounds extensively employed to remove petroleum hydrocarbons from the environment. Biochar has demonstrated an excellent capability to remediate soil pollutants because of its abundant supply of the required raw materials, sustainability, affordability, high efficacy, substantial specific surface area, and desired physical-chemical surface characteristics. This paper reviews biochar's methods, effectiveness, and possible toxic effects on the natural environment, amended biochar, and their integration with other remediating materials towards sustainable remediation of petroleum-polluted soil environments. Efforts are being undertaken to enhance the effectiveness of biochar in the hydrocarbon-based rehabilitation approach by altering its characteristics. Additionally, the adsorption, biodegradability, chemical breakdown, and regenerative facets of biochar amendment and combined usage culminated in augmenting the remedial effectiveness. Lastly, several shortcomings of the prevailing methods and prospective directions were provided to overcome the constraints in tailored biochar studies for long-term performance stability and ecological sustainability towards restoring petroleum hydrocarbon adultered soil environments.
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- Kayeen Vadakkan
- Department of Biotechnology, St. Mary's College (Autonomous), Thrissur, Kerala 680020, India.
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Carmel College (Autonomous), Mala, Kerala 680732, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly, Kerala 683589, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur 680009, Kerala, India
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Song H, Chen SF, Si G, Bhatt K, Chen SH, Chen WJ. Removal of environmental pollutants using biochar: current status and emerging opportunities. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2024; 46:384. [PMID: 39167116 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-02142-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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In recent times, biochar has emerged as a novel approach for environmental remediation due to its exceptional adsorption capacity, attributed to its porous structure formed by the pyrolysis of biomass at elevated temperatures in oxygen-restricted conditions. This characteristic has driven its widespread use in environmental remediation to remove pollutants. When biochar is introduced into ecosystems, it usually changes the makeup of microbial communities by offering a favorable habitat. Its porous structure creates a protective environment that shields them from external pressures. Consequently, microorganisms adhering to biochar surfaces exhibit increased resilience to environmental conditions, thereby enhancing their capacity to degrade pollutants. During this process, pollutants are broken down into smaller molecules through the collaborative efforts of biochar surface groups and microorganisms. Biochar is also often used in conjunction with composting techniques to enhance compost quality by improving aeration and serving as a carrier for slow-release fertilizers. The utilization of biochar to support sustainable agricultural practices and combat environmental contamination is a prominent area of current research. This study aims to examine the beneficial impacts of biochar application on the absorption and breakdown of contaminants in environmental and agricultural settings, offering insights into its optimization for enhanced efficacy.
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- Haoran Song
- Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Wu L, Hu Z, Gao Y, Yue C, Liu C, Liew RK, Liu T, Zhou J. Feasibility of microwave remediation of simulative crude oil-contaminated soil assisted by bluecoke-based modifiers. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 362:142600. [PMID: 38871189 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Microwave (MW) remediation of organics-contaminated soil technology offers the advantages of high efficiency and minimal damage, representing a new approach of soil thermal remediation. However, soil, being a weak MW-absorbing medium, struggles to convert MW energy into thermal energy, thus failing to attain the necessary temperature for thermal remediation. This paper prepared two new bluecoke (BC)-based modifiers (KHCO3@BC and KHCO3/MnO2@BC) to address temperature problem of MW remediation, as well as enhance soil quality. Their composition, structure and electromagnetic properties were analyzed to investigate their role in assisting with the MW remediation of an artificially crude oil-contaminated soil were investigated. Additionally, the industrial feasibility of MW remediation was addressed for the first time. The results showed that the KHCO3 and MnO2 particles in the two modifiers were covered on the BC surface and exhibited local agglomeration. Their carbon crystalline grain size increased, and the electromagnetic properties were weaker than those of the BC. Following 10 min of MW remediation assisted by KBC or KMnBC, the remediation temperatures exceeded 300 °C, with the removal rates of PHs reaching 76.16% and 88.31%, respectively. The organic matter content, soil potassium and mechanical fraction of the remediated soil were improved, but soil acidification still needed to be further addressed. The industrial application analysis indicated that the technical process and techno-economics of MW remediation of crude oil-contaminated soil were feasible, suggesting significant potential for the large-scale industrial application.
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- Lei Wu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Iron & Steel Industry Environmental Protection, Beijing, 100088, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Iron & Steel Industry Environmental Protection, Beijing, 100088, China
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- NV Western PLT, No 208B, Second Floor, Macalister Road, 10400, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China.
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Yao Z, Zhou X, Jin T, Wang L, Liu N, Wu L. Remediation of phenanthrene contaminated soil by persulphate coupled with Pseudomonas aeruginosa GZ7 based on oxidation prediction model. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:44415-44430. [PMID: 38954338 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-34122-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Chemical oxidation coupled with microbial remediation has attracted widespread attention for the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Among them, the precise evaluation of the feasible oxidant concentration of PAH-contaminated soil is the key to achieving the goal of soil functional ecological remediation. In this study, phenanthrene (PHE) was used as the target pollutant, and Fe2+-activated persulphate (PS) was used to remediate four types of soils. Linear regression analysis identified the following important factors influencing remediation: PS dosage and soil PHE content for PHE degradation, Fe2+ dosage, hydrolysable nitrogen (HN), and available phosphorus for PS decomposition. A comprehensive model of "soil characteristics-oxidation conditions-remediation effect" with a high predictive accuracy was constructed. Based on model identification, Pseudomonas aeruginosa GZ7, which had high PAHs degrading ability after domestication, was further applied to coupling repair remediation. The results showed that the optimal PS dose was 0.75% (w/w). The response relationship between soil physical, chemical, and biological indicators at the intermediate interface and oxidation conditions was analysed. Coupled remediation effects were clarified using microbial diversity sequencing. The introduction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa GZ7 stimulated the relative abundance of Cohnella, Enterobacter, Paenibacillus, and Bacillus, which can promote material metabolism and energy transformation during remediation.
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- Zhenxian Yao
- Institute Name: School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, No.1, Daxue Road, Xuzhou Jiangsu, 221116, People's Republic of China
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- Institute Name: School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, No.1, Daxue Road, Xuzhou Jiangsu, 221116, People's Republic of China
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- Institute Name: School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, No.1, Daxue Road, Xuzhou Jiangsu, 221116, People's Republic of China
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- Institute Name: School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, No.1, Daxue Road, Xuzhou Jiangsu, 221116, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute Name: School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, No.1, Daxue Road, Xuzhou Jiangsu, 221116, People's Republic of China
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- Institute Name: School of Environment Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, No.1, Daxue Road, Xuzhou Jiangsu, 221116, People's Republic of China
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Hou R, Zhang J, Fu Q, Li T, Gao S, Wang R, Zhao S, Zhu B. The boom era of emerging contaminants: A review of remediating agricultural soils by biochar. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 931:172899. [PMID: 38692328 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172899] [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: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Emerging contaminants (ECs) are widely sourced persistent pollutants that pose a significant threat to the environment and human health. Their footprint spans global ecosystems, making their remediation highly challenging. In recent years, a significant amount of literature has focused on the use of biochar for remediation of heavy metals and organic pollutants in soil and water environments. However, the use of biochar for the remediation of ECs in agricultural soils has not received as much attention, and as a result, there are limited reviews available on this topic. Thus, this review aims to provide an overview of the primary types, sources, and hazards of ECs in farmland, as well as the structure, functions, and preparation types of biochar. Furthermore, this paper emphasizes the importance and prospects of three remediation strategies for ECs in cropland: (i) employing activated, modified, and composite biochar for remediation, which exhibit superior pollutant removal compared to pure biochar; (ii) exploring the potential synergistic efficiency between biochar and compost, enhancing their effectiveness in soil improvement and pollution remediation; (iii) utilizing biochar as a shelter and nutrient source for microorganisms in biochar-mediated microbial remediation, positively impacting soil properties and microbial community structure. Given the increasing global prevalence of ECs, the remediation strategies provided in this paper aim to serve as a valuable reference for future remediation of ECs-contaminated agricultural lands.
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- Renjie Hou
- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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- Heilongjiang Water Conservancy Research Institute, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150080, China
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- Heilongjiang Province Five building Construction Engineering Co., LTD, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150090, China
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- College of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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Liu H, Awasthi MK, Zhang Z, Syed A, Bahkali AH. Evaluation of gases emission and enzyme dynamics in sheep manure compost occupying with peach shell biochar. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 351:124065. [PMID: 38697253 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124065] [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: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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The effect of peach shell biochar (PSB) amendment on sheep manure (SM) composting was investigated. Five different ratios of PSB were applied (0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10% PSB), and named T1 to T5, and run 50 days of composting experiment. It was found that PSB (especially 7.5% and 10%) could improve the compost environment, regulate the activity of microorganisms and related enzymes, and promote the decomposition of compost. 7.5% and 10% PSB advanced the heap into the thermophilic stage and increased the maximum temperature, while also increasing the germination index by 1.40 and 1.39 times compared to control. Importantly, 10% PSB effectively retained more than 60% of carbon and 55% of nitrogen by inhibiting the excess release of NH3 and greenhouse gases. High proportion PSB amendment increased the activity of dehydrogenase and cellulase, but inhibited protease and urease. The correlation results indicated that PSB changed the key bacterial genus, and there was a stronger association with environmental factors at 7.5% and 10%. Therefore, 7.5% and 10% peach shell biochar can be used as appropriate proportions to improve composting conditions.
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- Hong Liu
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Liu S, Pan Y, Jin X, Zhao S, Xu X, Chen Y, Shen Z, Chen C. A novel Biochar-PGPB strategy for simultaneous soil remediation and safe vegetable production. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 356:124254. [PMID: 38815893 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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There is currently increasing pressure on agriculture to simultaneously remediate soil and ensure safe agricultural production. In this study, we investigate the potential of a novel combination of biochar and plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) as a promising approach. Two types of biochar, corn stover and rice husk-derived, were used in combination with a PGPB strain, Bacillus sp. PGP5, to remediate Cd and Pb co-contaminated soil and enhance lettuce performance. The contaminated soil was pre-incubated with biochar prior to PGP5 inoculation. The combined application of biochar and PGPB reduced the diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) -extractable Cd and Pb concentrations in the soil by 46.45%-55.96% and 42.08%-44.83%, respectively. Additionally, this combined application increased lettuce yield by 23.37%-65.39% and decreased Cd and Pb concentrations in the edible parts of the lettuce by 57.39%-68.04% and 13.57%-32.50%. The combined application showed a better promotion on lettuce growth by facilitating chlorophyll synthesis and reducing oxidative stress. These demonstrated a synergistic effect between biochar and PGPB. Furthermore, our study elucidated the specific role of the biochar-PGPB combination in soil microbial communities. Biochar application promoted the survival of PGP5 in the soil. The impact of biochar or PGPB on microbial communities was found to be most significant in the early stage, while the development of plants had a greater influence on rhizosphere microbial communities in later stage. Plants showed a tendency to recruit plant-associated microbes, such as Cyanobacteria, to facilitate growth processes. Notably, the combined application of biochar and PGPB expedited the assembly of microbial communities, enabling them more closely with the rhizosphere microbial communities in late stage of plant development and thus enhancing their effects on promoting plant growth. This study highlights the "accelerating" advantage of the biochar-PGPB combination in the assembly of rhizosphere microbiomes and offers a new strategy for simultaneous soil remediation and safe agricultural production.
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- Sijia Liu
- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China.
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Zhou Z, Shi X, Bhople P, Jiang J, Chater CCC, Yang S, Perez-Moreno J, Yu F, Liu D. Enhancing C and N turnover, functional bacteria abundance, and the efficiency of biowaste conversion using Streptomyces-Bacillus inoculation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 358:120895. [PMID: 38626487 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120895] [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: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Microbial inoculation plays a significant role in promoting the efficiency of biowaste conversion. This study investigates the function of Streptomyces-Bacillus Inoculants (SBI) on carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) conversion, and microbial dynamics, during cow manure (10% and 20% addition) and corn straw co-composting. Compared to inoculant-free controls, inoculant application accelerated the compost's thermophilic stage (8 vs 15 days), and significantly increased compost total N contents (+47%) and N-reductase activities (nitrate reductase: +60%; nitrite reductase: +219%). Both bacterial and fungal community succession were significantly affected by DOC, urease, and NH4+-N, while the fungal community was also significantly affected by cellulase. The contribution rate of Cupriavidus to the physicochemical factors of compost was as high as 83.40%, but by contrast there were no significantly different contributions (∼60%) among the top 20 fungal genera. Application of SBI induced significant correlations between bacteria, compost C/N ratio, and catalase enzymes, indicative of compost maturation. We recommend SBI as a promising bio-composting additive to accelerate C and N turnover and high-quality biowaste maturation. SBI boosts organic cycling by transforming biowastes into bio-fertilizers efficiently. This highlights the potential for SBI application to improve plant growth and soil quality in multiple contexts.
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- Ziyan Zhou
- The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species & Yunnan Key Laboratory for Fungal Diversity and Green Development, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China
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- The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species & Yunnan Key Laboratory for Fungal Diversity and Green Development, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China
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- Crops, Environment, And Land Use Department, Environment Research Centre, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Wexford, Y35TC98, Ireland
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China
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- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AE, UK; Plants, Photosynthesis, and Soil, School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK
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- The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species & Yunnan Key Laboratory for Fungal Diversity and Green Development, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China
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- Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Montecillo, Edafologia, Texcoco, 56230, Mexico
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- The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species & Yunnan Key Laboratory for Fungal Diversity and Green Development, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China.
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- The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species & Yunnan Key Laboratory for Fungal Diversity and Green Development, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan, China.
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Fu Z, Zhao J, Guan D, Wang Y, Xie J, Zhang H, Sun Y, Zhu J, Guo L. A comprehensive review on the preparation of biochar from digestate sources and its application in environmental pollution remediation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:168822. [PMID: 38043821 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168822] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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The preparation of biochar from digestate is one of the effective ways to achieve the safe disposal and resource utilization of digestate. Nevertheless, up to now, a comprehensive review encompassing the factors influencing anaerobic digestate-derived biochar production and its applications is scarce in the literature. Therefore, to fill this gap, the present work first outlined the research hotspots of digestate in the last decade using bibliometric statistical analysis with the help of VOSviewer. Then, the characteristics of the different sources of digestate were summarized. Furthermore, the influencing factors of biochar preparation from digestate and the modification methods of digestate-derived biochar and associated mechanisms were analyzed. Notably, a comprehensive synthesis of anaerobic digestate-derived biochar applications is provided, encompassing enhanced anaerobic digestion, heavy metal remediation, aerobic composting, antibiotic/antibiotic resistance gene removal, and phosphorus recovery from digestate liquor. The economic and environmental impacts of digestate-derived biochar were also analyzed. Finally, the development prospect and challenges of using biochar from digestate to combat environmental pollution are foreseen. The aim is to not only address digestate management challenges at the source but also offer a novel path for the resourceful utilization of digestate.
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- Zhou Fu
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China.
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China.
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Key Lab of Marine Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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Bao J, Li S, Qv M, Wang W, Wu Q, Kristianto Nugroho Y, Huang L, Zhu L. Urea addition as an enhanced strategy for degradation of petroleum contaminants during co-composting of straw and pig manure: Evidences from microbial community and enzyme activity evaluation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 393:130135. [PMID: 38043688 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130135] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Alterations in microbial community succession patterns and enzyme activities by petroleum pollutants during co-composting of straw and swine manure with the supplementary nitrogen source are unclear. In this study, urea was added into co-composting systems, and the removal performance of petroleum, microbial enzyme activity and community changes were investigated. Results showed that the polyphenol oxidase and catalase activities which were both related to the degradation of petroleum contaminants were accordingly increased from 20.65 to 30.31 U/g and from 171.87 to 231.86 U/g due to urea addition. The removal efficiency of petroleum contaminants in composting with urea increased from 45.06% to 82.29%. The addition of urea increased the diversity and abundance of petroleum-degrading microorganisms, and enhanced microbial linkages. This study provides a novel strategy for the degradation of petroleum hydrocarbon as well as a new insight into the effect of urea on both microbial processes and composting phases.
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- Jianfeng Bao
- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, No. 8, East Lake South Road, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, PR China.
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Qv M, Bao J, Wang W, Dai D, Wu Q, Li S, Zhu L. Bentonite addition enhances the biodegradation of petroleum pollutants and bacterial community succession during the aerobic co-composting of waste heavy oil with agricultural wastes. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 462:132655. [PMID: 37827101 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Soil contamination with petroleum significantly threatens the ecological equilibrium and human health. In this context, aerobic co-composting of waste heavy oil with agricultural wastes was performed in the present study to remediate petroleum pollutants through four treatments: CK (control), T1 (petroleum pollutant), T2 (petroleum pollutant with bentonite), and T3 (petroleum pollutant with humic acid-modified bentonite). Comprehensive analyses were conducted to determine the physicochemical parameters, enzymatic activities, removal of petroleum pollutants, microbial community structure, and water-extractable organic matter in different composting systems. Structural equation modeling was employed to identify the key factors influencing the removal of petroleum pollutants. According to the results, petroleum pollutant removal percentages of 44.94%, 79.09%, and 79.67% could be achieved with T1, T2, and T3, respectively. In addition, the activities of polyphenol oxidase (51.21 U/g) and catalase (367.91 U/g), which are the enzymes related to petroleum hydrocarbon degradation, were the highest in T3. Moreover, bentonite addition to the treatment increased the nitrate nitrogen storage in the compost from 10.95 mg/kg in T1 to 18.63 and 17.41 mg/kg in T2 and T3, respectively. Humic acid-modified bentonite could enhance the degree of compost humification, thereby leading to a higher-quality compost product. Collectively, these findings established bentonite addition as an efficient approach to enhance the compost remediation of petroleum pollutants.
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- Mingxiang Qv
- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China; State Key Laboratory of Water Resources Engineering and Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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Cheng L, Wang L, Wang X, Ou Y, Liu H, Hou X, Yan L, Li X. The various effect of cow manure compost on the degradation of imazethapyr in different soil types. CHEMOSPHERE 2023:139325. [PMID: 37356585 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Adding compost to soil is an effective strategy to promote the degradation of organic pollutants and reduce ecological risks. However, the effect of compost on the degradation of imazethapyr (IMET) in different soil types is not clear. To address this issue, a pot experiment was conducted, and high-throughput sequencing and mass spectrometry technology were used to identify the influence of cow manure compost on the degradation efficiency of IMET in black soil and saline-alkali soil and the role of key microorganisms. The results showed that adding compost to black soil increased the degradation rate of IMET by 12.58% and shortened the half-life by 53.37%, while in saline-alkali soil, the degradation rate of IMET decreased by 6.99% with no significant change in the half-life. High-throughput sequencing results showed that adding cow manure compost (mass ratio of 4%) significantly increased the abundance of bacterial families capable of degrading organic pollutants in black soil, but had an inhibitory effect on this bacterial community in saline-alkali soil. Redundancy analysis (RDA) results showed that total organic carbon (TOC), alkali-hydrolyzable nitrogen (AN), ammonia nitrogen (NH4+-N) and nitrate nitrogen (NO3--N) were the main factors driving microbial community variation. Mass spectrometry analysis indicated that IMET generated three metabolites during the degradation process. Sphingomonadaceae and Vicinamibacteraceae could accelerate the breaking of side-chain alkyl groups, while Chitinophagaceae could cause the rearrangement of the imidazole ring structure, gradually metabolizing IMET into small organic molecules. The application of appropriate cow manure compost can promote the development of IMET-degrading bacteria by adjusting the organic carbon and dissolved nitrogen content in black soil. In the future, the quantitative effects of organic fertilizer application on the IMET degradation process in different soil types should be further analyzed, and microbial isolation and purification should be used to enhance the ability of microorganisms to degrade herbicides.
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- Lei Cheng
- College of Plant Protection, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China; State Key Laboratory of Black Soils Conservation and Utilization, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130102, China; Jilin Provincial Engineering Center of CWs Design in Cold Region & Beautiful Country Construction, Changchun, 130102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Black Soils Conservation and Utilization, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130102, China; Jilin Provincial Engineering Center of CWs Design in Cold Region & Beautiful Country Construction, Changchun, 130102, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Black Soils Conservation and Utilization, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130102, China; Jilin Provincial Engineering Center of CWs Design in Cold Region & Beautiful Country Construction, Changchun, 130102, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China; State Key Laboratory of Black Soils Conservation and Utilization, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130102, China; Jilin Provincial Engineering Center of CWs Design in Cold Region & Beautiful Country Construction, Changchun, 130102, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China; State Key Laboratory of Black Soils Conservation and Utilization, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130102, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China; State Key Laboratory of Black Soils Conservation and Utilization, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130102, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China; State Key Laboratory of Black Soils Conservation and Utilization, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130102, China
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Abdullah K, Wilkins D, Ferrari BC. Utilization of-Omic technologies in cold climate hydrocarbon bioremediation: a text-mining approach. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1113102. [PMID: 37396353 PMCID: PMC10313077 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1113102] [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: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Hydrocarbon spills in cold climates are a prominent and enduring form of anthropogenic contamination. Bioremediation is one of a suite of remediation tools that has emerged as a cost-effective strategy for transforming these contaminants in soil, ideally into less harmful products. However, little is understood about the molecular mechanisms driving these complex, microbially mediated processes. The emergence of -omic technologies has led to a revolution within the sphere of environmental microbiology allowing for the identification and study of so called 'unculturable' organisms. In the last decade, -omic technologies have emerged as a powerful tool in filling this gap in our knowledge on the interactions between these organisms and their environment in vivo. Here, we utilize the text mining software Vosviewer to process meta-data and visualize key trends relating to cold climate bioremediation projects. The results of text mining of the literature revealed a shift over time from optimizing bioremediation experiments on the macro/community level to, in more recent years focusing on individual organisms of interest, interactions within the microbiome and the investigation of novel metabolic degradation pathways. This shift in research focus was made possible in large part by the rise of omics studies allowing research to focus not only what organisms/metabolic pathways are present but those which are functional. However, all is not harmonious, as the development of downstream analytical methods and associated processing tools have outpaced sample preparation methods, especially when dealing with the unique challenges posed when analyzing soil-based samples.
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- Kristopher Abdullah
- Faculty of Science, School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Environmental Stewardship Program, Australian Antarctic Division, Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water, Kingston, TAS, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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