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Arthi R, Parameswari E, Dhevagi P, Janaki P, Parimaladevi R. Microbial alchemists: unveiling the hidden potentials of halophilic organisms for soil restoration. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-33949-9. [PMID: 38877191 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33949-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Salinity, resulting from various contaminants, is a major concern to global crop cultivation. Soil salinity results in increased osmotic stress, oxidative stress, specific ion toxicity, nutrient deficiency in plants, groundwater contamination, and negative impacts on biogeochemical cycles. Leaching, the prevailing remediation method, is expensive, energy-intensive, demands more fresh water, and also causes nutrient loss which leads to infertile cropland and eutrophication of water bodies. Moreover, in soils co-contaminated with persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals, and textile dyes, leaching techniques may not be effective. It promotes the adoption of microbial remediation as an effective and eco-friendly method. Common microbes such as Pseudomonas, Trichoderma, and Bacillus often struggle to survive in high-saline conditions due to osmotic stress, ion imbalance, and protein denaturation. Halophiles, capable of withstanding high-saline conditions, exhibit a remarkable ability to utilize a broad spectrum of organic pollutants as carbon sources and restore the polluted environment. Furthermore, halophiles can enhance plant growth under stress conditions and produce vital bio-enzymes. Halophilic microorganisms can contribute to increasing soil microbial diversity, pollutant degradation, stabilizing soil structure, participating in nutrient dynamics, bio-geochemical cycles, enhancing soil fertility, and crop growth. This review provides an in-depth analysis of pollutant degradation, salt-tolerating mechanisms, and plant-soil-microbe interaction and offers a holistic perspective on their potential for soil restoration.
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- Ravichandran Arthi
- Department of Environmental Science, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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- Nammazhvar Organic Farming Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Bioenergy, Agrl. Engineering College & Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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Li X, Cao X, Zhang Z, Li Y, Zhang Y, Wang C, Fan W. Mechanism of phenanthrene degradation by the halophilic Pelagerythrobacter sp. N7. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 350:141175. [PMID: 38211788 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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PAHs has shown worldwide accumulation and causes a significant environmental problem especially in saline and hypersaline environments. Moderately halophilic bacteria could be useful for the bioremediation of PAH pollution in hypersaline environments. Pelagerythrobacter sp. N7 was isolated from the PAH-degrading consortium 5H, which was enriched from mixed saline soil samples collected in Shanxi Province, China. 16S rRNA in the genomic DNA revealed that strain N7 belonged to Pelagerythrobacter. Strain N7 exhibited a high tolerance to a wide range of salinities (1-10%) and was highly efficient under neutral to weak alkaline conditions (pH 6-9). The whole genome of strain N7 was sequenced and analyzed, revealing an abundance of catabolic genes. Using the whole genome information, we conducted preliminary research on key enzymes and gene clusters involved in the upstream and downstream PAH degradation pathways of strain N7, thereby inferring its degradation pathway for phenanthrene and naphthalene. This study adds to our understanding of PAH degradation in hypersaline environments and, for the first time, identifies a Pelagerythrobacter with PAH-degrading capability. Strain N7, with its high efficiency in phenanthrene degradation, represents a promising resource for the bioremediation of PAHs in hypersaline environments.
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- Xiangjin Li
- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475000, Henan, China.
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- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475000, Henan, China.
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475000, Henan, China.
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- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475000, Henan, China.
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- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475000, Henan, China.
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- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475000, Henan, China.
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Pugazhendi A, Jamal MT. Application of halophiles in UMFC (upflow microbial fuel cell) for the treatment of saline olive oil industrial wastewater coupled with eco-energy yield. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:351. [PMID: 37810189 PMCID: PMC10550894 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03772-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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The olive oil industry faces a major problem of treating the wastewater with high organic content and safe disposal. Olive oil industrial wastewater (OOIWW) consists of highly toxic environmental pollutants with high salinity. Saline olive oil industrial wastewater was treated using halophilic consortium in UMFC (upflow microbial fuel cell) mobilized with carbon felt as electrode. Total and soluble COD (chemical oxygen demand), total suspended solids and phenol content removal were studied at different organic loads (0.56, 0.77, 1.05, 1.26, 1.52 and 1.8 gCOD/L). UMFC with OOIWW was optimized at 1.52 gCOD/L for high organic removal and corresponding electricity production. Total COD, soluble COD, TSS and phenol removal were 91%, 89%, 78%, and complete removal of phenol was accomplished at the optimized organic load (1.52 gCOD/L). Correspondingly, the maximum bioenergy yield was 784 mV with 439 mW/m2 (power density) and 560 mA/m2 (current density), respectively. The presence of prominent halophilic exo-electrogens such as Ochrobactrum, Marinobacter, Rhodococcus and Bacillus potently treated the OOIWW and exhibited high energy yield.
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- Arulazhagan Pugazhendi
- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia
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Nzila A, Musa MM, Afuecheta E, Al-Thukair A, Sankaran S, Xiang L, Li QX. Benzo[A]Pyrene Biodegradation by Multiple and Individual Mesophilic Bacteria under Axenic Conditions and in Soil Samples. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:1855. [PMID: 36767220 PMCID: PMC9914810 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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To date, only a handful of bacterial strains that can independently degrade and utilize benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) as the sole carbon source has been isolated and characterized. Here, three new bacterial strains-JBZ1A, JBZ2B, and JBZ5E-were isolated from contaminated soil and, using 16S rRNA sequencing, were identified as Brad rhizobium japonicum, Micrococcus luteus, and Bacillus cereus, respectively. The growth ability of each individual strain and a consortium of all strains in the presence of BaP (4-400 µmol·L-1, pH 7, 37 °C) was identified by the doubling time (dt). The results illustrate that dt decreased with increasing BaP concentrations for individual strains and the consortium. The optimum growth conditions of the consortium were 37 °C, 0.5% NaCl (w/v), and pH 7. Under these conditions, the degradation rate was 1.06 µmol·L-1·day-1, whereas that of individual strains ranged from 0.9 to 0.38 µmol·L-1·day-1. B. cereus had the strongest contribution to the consortium's activity, with a degradation rate of 0.9 µmol·L-1·day-1. The consortium could also remove BaP spiked with soil but at a lower rate (0.01 µmol L-1.day-1). High-performance liquid chromatography-high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry permitted the detection of the metabolites of these strains, and a biodegradation pathway is proposed.
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- Alexis Nzila
- Department of Bioengineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining and Advanced Chemicals, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Departments of Mathematics, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Bioengineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Bioengineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Guangdong Provincial Research Center for Environment Pollution Control and Remediation Materials, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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Fan W, Jin J, Zhang Z, Han L, Li K, Wang C. Degradation of phenanthrene by consortium 5H under hypersaline conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 308:119730. [PMID: 35809715 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PAHs have been widely detected to accumulate in saline and hypersaline environments. Moderately halophilic microbes are considered the most suitable player for the elimination of PAHs in such environments. In this study, consortium 5H was enriched under 5% salinity and completely degraded phenanthrene in 5 days. By high-throughput sequencing, consortium 5H was identified as being mainly composed of Methylophaga, Marinobacter and Thalassospira. Combined with the investigation of intermediates and enzymatic activities, the degradation pathway of consortium 5H on phenanthrene was proposed. Consortium 5H was identified as having the ability to tolerate a wide range of salinities (1%-10%) and initial PAH concentrations (50 mg/L to 400 mg/L). It was also able to function under neutral to weak alkaline conditions (pH from 6 to 9) and the phytotoxicity of the produced intermediates showed no significant difference with distilled water. Furthermore, the metagenome of consortium 5H was measured and analyzed, which showed a great abundance of catabolic genes contained in consortium 5H. This study expanded the knowledge of PAH-degradation under hypersaline environments and consortium 5H was proposed to have good potential for the elimination of PAH pollution in saline/hypersaline environments.
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- Weihua Fan
- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475000, Henan, China.
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- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475000, Henan, China.
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475000, Henan, China.
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- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475000, Henan, China.
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- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475000, Henan, China.
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Daâssi D, Qabil Almaghribi F. Petroleum-contaminated soil: environmental occurrence and remediation strategies. 3 Biotech 2022; 12:139. [PMID: 35646506 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-022-03198-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Soil is an environmental matrix that carries life for all living things. With the rise of human activities and the acceleration of population, the soil has been exposed in part to pollution by the discharge of various xenobiotics and persistent pollutants into it. The disposal of toxic substances such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) alters soil properties, affects microbial biodiversity, and damages objects. Considering the mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, and toxicity of petroleum hydrocarbons, the restoration and clean-up of PAH-polluted sites represents an important technological and environmental challenge for sustainable growth and development. Though several treatment methods to remediate PAH-polluted soils exist, interesting bacteria, fungi, and their enzymes receive considerable attention. The aim of the present review is to discuss PAHs' impact on soil properties. Also, this review illustrates physicochemical and biological remediation strategies for treating PAH-contaminated soil. The degradation pathways and contributing factors of microbial PAH-degradation are elucidated. This review also assesses the use of conventional microbial remediation compared to the application of genetically engineered microorganisms (GEM) that can provide a cost-effective and eco-friendly PAH-bioremediation strategy.
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- Dalel Daâssi
- Department of Biology, College of Sciences and Arts, Khulais, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences and Arts, Khulais, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Jimoh AA, Ikhimiukor OO, Adeleke R. Prospects in the bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminants from hypersaline environments: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:35615-35642. [PMID: 35247173 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19299-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Hypersaline environments are underappreciated and are frequently exposed to pollution from petroleum hydrocarbons. Unlike other environs, the high salinity conditions present are a deterrent to various remediation techniques. There is also production of hypersaline waters from oil-polluted ecosystems which contain toxic hydrophobic pollutants that are threat to public health, environmental protection, and sustainability. Currently, innovative advances are being proposed for the remediation of oil-contaminated hypersaline regions. Such advancements include the exploration and stimulation of native microbial communities capable of utilizing and degrading petroleum hydrocarbons. However, prevailing salinity in these environments is unfavourable for the growth of non-halophylic microorganisms, thus limiting effective bioremediation options. An in-depth understanding of the potentials of various remediation technologies of hydrocarbon-polluted hypersaline environments is lacking. Thus, we present an overview of petroleum hydrocarbon pollution in hypersaline ecosystems and discuss the challenges and prospects associated with several technologies that may be employed in remediation of hydrocarbon pollution in the presence of delimiting high salinities. The application of biological remediation technologies including the utilization of halophilic and halotolerant microorganisms is also discussed.
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- Abdullahi Adekilekun Jimoh
- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa.
- Institute for Microbial Biotechnology and Metagenomics, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town, 7535, South Africa.
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- Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa
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Al-Mur BA, Pugazhendi A, Jamal MT. Application of integrated extremophilic (halo-alkalo-thermophilic) bacterial consortium in the degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons and treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater under extreme condition. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 413:125351. [PMID: 33930944 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Degradation of petroleum hydrocarbon under extreme conditions such as high salinity, temperature and pH was difficult due to unavailability of potential bacterial strains. The present study details the efficiency of extremophilic bacterial consortium in biodegradation of different petroleum hydrocarbons and treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater under extreme condition. Extreme condition for the degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons was optimized at 8% salinity, pH-10 and temperature-60 °C. The consortium recorded complete degradation of low molecular weight (LMW) petroleum hydrocarbons (200 ppm) such as anthracene, phenanthrene, fluorene and naphthalene in 8 days under optimized extreme condition. High molecular weight (HMW) hydrocarbons such as pyrene (100 ppm), benzo(e)pyrene (20 ppm), benzo(k)fluoranthene (20 ppm) and benzo(a)pyrene (20 ppm), revealed 93%, 60%, 55% and 51% degradation by the extremophilic consortium under optimized extreme condition. The extremophilic consortium mineralized fluorene (61%) at high saline condition up to 24%. Addition of yeast extract potently accelerated the biodegradation under extreme condition. Treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater in continuous stirred tank reactor recorded 92% COD removal with complete removal of LMW hydrocarbons in 16 days and 91% of HMW hydrocarbons in 32 days under extreme condition. The hydrocarbons degrading extremophilic consortium possessed Ochrobactrum, Bacillus, Marinobacter, Pseudomonas, Martelella, Stenotrophomonas and Rhodococcus.
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- Bandar A Al-Mur
- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Sunantha G, Vasudevan N. A method for detecting perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate in water samples using genetically engineered bacterial biosensor. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 759:143544. [PMID: 33189373 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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A simple, reagent and pre-treatment (i.e. dilution, sample purification and pH adjustment) free approach based genetically engineered bacterial biosensor is developed and demonstrated for the detection of perfluorinated compounds in water samples. The bacterial biosensor was developed by integrating two genes called regulatory (defluorinase gene) and reporter gene (green fluorescence gene) through genetic engineering techniques. The as-developed bacterial biosensor was employed to detect perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) in water samples upon induction of regulatory gene and expression of green fluorescence protein. The induced fluorescence emission by the biosensor was visualized using fluorescence microscopic images. The specificity of biosensor was evaluated with different types of organic pollutants such as chlorinated compounds, polyaromatic hydrocarbons and pesticides etc., in both presence and absence of PFOA and PFOS. The biosensor was employed to detect the perfluorinated compounds at nano gram level in both standard solutions and natural water samples like river water, wastewater and drinking water with an analysis time of 24 h. The detection of PFOA and PFOS by the developed-bacterial sensor is validated by liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometer. The developed biosensor has demonstrated a rapid and sensitive detection of PFOA and PFOS in various water samples.
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- Ganesan Sunantha
- National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Anna University Campus, Chennai 600025, India; Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India
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Tang P, Li J, Li T, Tian L, Sun Y, Xie W, He Q, Chang H, Tiraferri A, Liu B. Efficient integrated module of gravity driven membrane filtration, solar aeration and GAC adsorption for pretreatment of shale gas wastewater. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 405:124166. [PMID: 33087288 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Low-cost and efficient treatment processes are urgently needed to manage highly decentralized shale gas wastewater, which seriously threatens the environment if not properly treated. We propose a simple integrated pretreatment process for on-site treatment, whereby gravity driven membrane filtration is combined with granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorption and solar aeration. The rationale of exploitment of sustainable solar energy is that most shale gas production areas are decentralized and located in desert/rural areas characterized by relatively scarce transportation and power facilities but also by abundant sunshine. In this study, GAC and aeration significantly increased the stable flux (170%) and improved effluent quality. Specifically, the dissolved organic carbon removal rate of the integrated system was 44.9%. The high stable flux was attributed to a reduction of extracellular polymeric substances accumulated on the membrane, as well as to the more porous and heterogeneous biofilm formed by eukaryotes with stronger active predation behavior. The prevailing strains, Gammaproteobacteria (35.5%) and Alphaproteobacteria (56.5%), played an important active role in organic carbon removal. The integrated system has great potential as pretreatment for shale gas wastewater due to its low energy consumption, low operational costs, high productivity, and effluent quality.
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- Peng Tang
- Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610207, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610207, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610207, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610207, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610207, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Chuanqing Drilling Engineering Company Limited, Chinese National Petroleum Corporation, Chengdu 610081, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610207, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Turin, Italy
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- Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610207, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin 644000, PR China.
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Kahla O, Melliti Ben Garali S, Karray F, Ben Abdallah M, Kallel N, Mhiri N, Zaghden H, Barhoumi B, Pringault O, Quéméneur M, Tedetti M, Sayadi S, Sakka Hlaili A. Efficiency of benthic diatom-associated bacteria in the removal of benzo(a)pyrene and fluoranthene. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 751:141399. [PMID: 32866829 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We investigated the efficiency of a benthic diatom-associated bacteria in removing benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) and fluoranthene (Flt). The diatom, isolated from a PAH-contaminated sediment of the Bizerte Lagoon (Tunisia), was exposed in axenic and non-axenic cultures to PAHs over 7 days. The diversity of the associated bacteria, both attached (AB) and free-living bacteria (FB), was analyzed by the 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. The diatom, which maintained continuous growth under PAH treatments, was able to accumulate BaP and Flt, with different efficiencies between axenic and non-axenic cultures. Biodegradation, which constituted the main process for PAH elimination, was enhanced in the presence of bacteria, indicating the co-metabolic synergy of microalgae and associated bacteria in removing BaP and Flt. Diatom and bacteria showed different capacities in the degradation of BaP and Flt. Nitzschia sp. harbored bacterial communities with a distinct composition between attached and free-living bacteria. The AB fraction exhibited higher diversity and abundance relative to FB, while the FB fraction contained genera with the known ability of PAH degradation, such as Marivita, Erythrobacter, and Alcaligenes. Moreover, strains of Staphylococcus and Micrococcus, isolated from the FB community, showed the capacity to grow in the presence of crude oil. These results suggest that a "benthic Nitzschia sp.-associated hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria" consortium can be applied in the bioremediation of PAH-contaminated sites.
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- Oumayma Kahla
- Laboratoire of Phytoplanctonology, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Bizerte, Tunisia; University El Manar of Tunis, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Laboratory of Environmental Sciences, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms LR18ES41, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire of Phytoplanctonology, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Bizerte, Tunisia; University El Manar of Tunis, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Laboratory of Environmental Sciences, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms LR18ES41, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, BP 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, BP 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, BP 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, BP 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, BP 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Hetero-Organic Compounds and Nanostructured Materials (LR18ES11), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, 7021 Zarzouna, Tunisia
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- Aix Marseille Univ., University of Toulon, CNRS, IRD, MIO UM 110, 13288 Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ., University of Toulon, CNRS, IRD, MIO UM 110, 13288 Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ., University of Toulon, CNRS, IRD, MIO UM 110, 13288 Marseille, France
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- Center for Sustainable Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Laboratoire of Phytoplanctonology, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Bizerte, Tunisia; University El Manar of Tunis, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Laboratory of Environmental Sciences, Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms LR18ES41, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Current Status of and Future Perspectives in Bacterial Degradation of Benzo[a]pyrene. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 18:ijerph18010262. [PMID: 33396411 PMCID: PMC7795093 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18010262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) is one the main pollutants belonging to the high-molecular-weight PAHs (HMW-PAHs) class and its degradation by microorganisms remains an important strategy for its removal from the environment. Extensive studies have been carried out on the isolation and characterisation of microorganisms that can actively degrade low-molecular-weight PAHs (LMW-PAHs), and to a certain extent, the HMW-PAH pyrene. However, so far, limited work has been carried out on BaP biodegradation. BaP consists of five fused aromatic rings, which confers this compound a high chemical stability, rendering it less amenable to biodegradation. The current review summarizes the emerging reports on BaP biodegradation. More specifically, work carried out on BaP bacterial degradation and current knowledge gaps that limit our understanding of BaP degradation are highlighted. Moreover, new avenues of research on BaP degradation are proposed, specifically in the context of the development of "omics" approaches.
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Khatoon Z, Huang S, Rafique M, Fakhar A, Kamran MA, Santoyo G. Unlocking the potential of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on soil health and the sustainability of agricultural systems. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 273:111118. [PMID: 32741760 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The concept of soil health refers to specific soil properties and the ability to support and sustain crop growth and productivity, while maintaining long-term environmental quality. The key components of healthy soil are high populations of organisms that promote plant growth, such as the plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). PGPR plays multiple beneficial and ecological roles in the rhizosphere soil. Among the roles of PGPR in agroecosystems are the nutrient cycling and uptake, inhibition of potential phytopathogens growth, stimulation of plant innate immunity, and direct enhancement of plant growth by producing phytohormones or other metabolites. Other important roles of PGPR are their environmental cleanup capacities (soil bioremediation). In this work, we review recent literature concerning the diverse mechanisms of PGPR in maintaining healthy conditions of agricultural soils, thus reducing (or eliminating) the toxic agrochemicals dependence. In conclusion, this review provides comprehensive knowledge on the current PGPR basic mechanisms and applications as biocontrol agents, plant growth stimulators and soil rhizoremediators, with the final goal of having more agroecological practices for sustainable agriculture.
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- Zobia Khatoon
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Urban Ecological Environment Rehabilitation and Pollution Control of Tianjin, Numerical Stimulation Group for Water Environment, College of Environmental Science and Engineering Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Urban Ecological Environment Rehabilitation and Pollution Control of Tianjin, Numerical Stimulation Group for Water Environment, College of Environmental Science and Engineering Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Department of Soil Science, The University of Haripur, 22630, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil Science, Sindh Agricultural University, Tandojam, Pakistan
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- Genomic Diversity Laboratory, Institute of Biological and Chemical Research, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo, 58030, Morelia, Mexico.
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Wang Q, Hou J, Yuan J, Wu Y, Liu W, Luo Y, Christie P. Evaluation of fatty acid derivatives in the remediation of aged PAH-contaminated soil and microbial community and degradation gene response. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 248:125983. [PMID: 32004887 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.125983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In this study, derivatives of two common fatty acids in plant root exudates, sodium palmitate and sodium linoleate (sodium aliphatates), were added to an aged Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contaminated soil to estimate their effectiveness in the removal of PAHs. Sodium linoleate was more effective in lowering PAHs and especially high-molecular-weight (4-6 ring) PAHs (HMW-PAHs). Principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) indicates that both amendments led to a shift in the soil bacterial community. Moreover, linear discriminant effect size (LEfSe) analysis demonstrates that the specific PAHs degraders Pseudomonas, Arenimonas, Pseudoxanthomonas and Lysobacter belonging to the γ-proteobacteria and Nocardia and Rhodococcus belonging to the Actinobacteria were the biomarkers of, respectively, sodium linoleate and sodium palmitate amendments. Correlation analysis suggests that four biomarkers in the sodium linoleate amendment treatment from γ-proteobacteria were all highly linearly negatively related to HMW-PAHs residues (p < 0.01) while two biomarkers in the sodium palmitate amendment treatment from Actinobacteria were highly linearly negatively related to LMW-PAHs residues (p < 0.01). Higher removal efficiency of PAHs (especially HMW-PAHs) in the sodium linoleate amendment treatment than in the sodium palmitate amendment treatment might be ascribed to the specific enrichment of microbes from the γ-proteobacteria. The bacterial functional KEGG orthologs (KOs) assigned to PAHs metabolism and functional C23O and C12O genes related to cleavage of the benzene ring were both up-regulated. These results provide new insight into the mechanisms of the two sodium aliphatate amendments in accelerating PAHs biodegradation and have implications for practical application in the remediation of PAHs-contaminated soils.
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- Qingling Wang
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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Pourbabaee AA, Shahriari MH, Garousin H. Biodegradation of phenanthrene as a model hydrocarbon: Power display of a super-hydrophobic halotolerant enriched culture derived from a saline-sodic soil. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 24:e00388. [PMID: 31763200 PMCID: PMC6864168 DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2019.e00388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2019] [Revised: 10/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bacterial isolates are found to be both hydrophobe and halotolerant. This bacterial enriched culture degraded 87.66% of the phenanthrene after 10 days. The high hydrophobicity of cells is the main rationale behind phenanthrene degradation. Both alfalfa and barley seeds can germinate after biodegradation of phenanthrene in the contaminated soil.
In this study, after evaluating the degradation activity of enriched cultures from four crude oil-contaminated soils in mineral salt medium, the most efficient ones were selected for further studies. The chemical analysis of cell-free extract containing phenanthrene by HPLC suggested the superior enriched culture was able to degrade 87.66% of phenanthrene at the concentration of 40 mg L-1 within 10 days. This experiment was done under optimal conditions (37 °C, 10% salinity, and pH around 7 to 7.5). The 16S rRNA sequencing of isolates from this superior enriched culture indicated the highest similarity to Acidovorax delafieldii (Q-SH3), Bacillus hwajinpoensis (Q-SH12), and Bacillus rhizosphaerae (Q-SH14). After biodegradation of phenanthrene in liquid medium, the extracts were analyzed to measure barley and alfalfa germination. Results showed a lower level of toxicity to the seeds, hence this enriched culture could be used for bioremediation of saline environments contaminated by phenanthrene and other similar compounds.
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- Ahmad Ali Pourbabaee
- Biotechnology Lab, Department of Soil Science, University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Lab, Department of Soil Science, University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Iran
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Amini B, Otadi M, Partovinia A. Statistical modeling and optimization of Toluidine Red biodegradation in a synthetic wastewater using Halomonas strain Gb. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2019; 17:319-330. [PMID: 31297214 PMCID: PMC6582210 DOI: 10.1007/s40201-019-00350-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Synthetic dye wastewater is a group of environmental pollutants that are widely used in some industries like textile, printing, dyeing and etc. Traditional treatment methods for wastewaters containing synthetic dyes are considered as expensive and time consuming approaches due to the chemical stability of these pollutants. Therefore, in recent years, biodegradation by means of capable microorganisms has been considered as an effective way to remove these pollutants. Hence, the present study has aimed at examining the decolorization of Toluidine Red (C.I. no.12120), which is an oil soluble azo dye, as the sole sources of carbon and energy from a synthetic dye wastewater by the halophilic Halomonas strain Gb bacterium. In order to model, optimize, and investigate the individual factors affecting the biodegradation capacity of this dye by Halomonas strain Gb, for the first time response surface methodology (RSM) and central composite design (CCD) were applied. METHODS In this research, statistical modeling and optimization were performed by Design Expert software version 10 and the degradation capacity was considered by carrying out 30 tests using RSM method. For this purpose, the effect of 4 variables included dye concentration (10-30 ppm), salt concentration (2-10%), pH (5.5-9.5), and temperature (20-40) at different times of 2nd, 4th, and 10th days have been studied. Then, a second-order function was presented for the amount of dye removal in terms of the four selected variables, based on statistical modeling. RESULTS According to the obtained results and analysis of variance, all main variables were found to be significantly effective on the biodegradation capacity. With regard to the results, the highest amount of biodegradation between different days was 81% and observed at the 4th day, while the optimum conditions for the maximum biodegradation of this time has been determined at pH of 6.5, temperature of 35 °C, and salt and dye concentrations were equivalent to 4% and 25 ppm, respectively. There is 11% relative error between the experimental and predicted results in the selected experiments, which confirms the reliability of the obtained correlation for calculating the decolorization capacity. CONCLUSION In accordance with the results, the proposed model can provide a good prediction of the effect of different conditions on the biodegradation of Toluidine Red, and the optimization results in this study have been consistent with the previous studies conducted with the IP8 and D2 strains by the OFAT method. Moreover, the proposed model may help in better understanding the impact of main effects and interaction between variables on the dye removal. Overall, the results indicated that the halophilic bacterium used in dye removal can be more effective in high-salinity environments.
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- Baharnaz Amini
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of New Technologies Engineering, Zirab Campus, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Elyasifar B, Jafari S, Hallaj-Nezhadi S, Chapeland-leclerc F, Ruprich-Robert G, Dilmaghani A. Isolation and Identification of Antibiotic-Producing Halophilic Bacteria from Dagh Biarjmand and Haj Aligholi Salt Deserts, Iran. PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.15171/ps.2019.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: Halophilic bacteria are potent organisms in production of novel bioactive antimicrobial compounds which might be considered in drug innovation and control of plant pathogens. Salt deserts in Semnan province are of the most permanent hypersaline areas in the North of Iran. Despite the importance of these areas, there is no scientific report regarding the biodiversity and potency of their halophilic bacteria. Thus, aforementioned areas were selected to detect the halophilic bacteria. Methods: Here, seven strains were isolated and cultured on their molecular and biochemical properties were characterized. To determine the antibiotic potency of the isolates, agar well diffusion method was conducted. Phylogenetic analysis was done to reveal the isolates relationship with previously known strains. Results: As a result, growth of the strains in the medium containing 5 to 20% (w/v) NaCl determined that the majority of the isolates were moderately halophile. Catalase activity of all strains was positive. The results represented that D6A, Dar and D8B have antimicrobial effects against different plant and human pathogens. Phylogenic tree analysis also showed that two strains of D6A and Dar are belonged to Bacillus subtilis and D8B is belonged to Virgibacillus olivae. The bacteria extracts were evaluated for their antifungal and antibacterial activities on human and Plant pathogenic strains. The MIC of the extract B. subtilis against was found active against human pathogenic fungi and Plant pathogenic bacteria and fungi, ranging from 12.5 to 25 µg/mL. Conclusion: This study highlights the therapeutic and prophylactic potential of B. subtilis extracts as antibacterial and antifungal agents.
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- Babak Elyasifar
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Univ Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Institut des Energies de Demain (IED), UMR 8236, F-75205 Paris, France
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- Univ Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Institut des Energies de Demain (IED), UMR 8236, F-75205 Paris, France
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Zhang X, Chen A, Zhang D, Kou S, Lu P. The treatment of flowback water in a sequencing batch reactor with aerobic granular sludge: Performance and microbial community structure. CHEMOSPHERE 2018; 211:1065-1072. [PMID: 30223321 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The extensive application of hydraulic fracturing technology has significantly promoted the large-scale development of shale gas. However, it is a great challenge for shale gas extraction to effectively manage large-volume flowback water (FW) with high salinity and complex organic substances. Here, we report an aerobic granular sludge (AGS) tolerable to high salinity, and suited to the treatment of FW. The performance of a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) with the AGS for the treatment of the synthetic FW and the microbial community structure at different salinity levels were investigated. The AGS fed with synthetic FW possessed a larger average particle size and a higher settling rate (50 m h-1). When NaCl concentration increased to 50.0 g L-1, the removal efficiency of total organic carbon (TOC) increased to 79 ± 1%, and the removal rate of polyacrylamide (PAM) raised up to 42.7 ± 0.7 g m-3 d-1. Alphaproteobacteria, Betaproteobacteria, Gammaproteobacteria, and Sphingobacteriia dominated in the microbial community of AGS. Cellvibrionaceae, Rhodocyclaceae, Enterobacteriaceae, Moraxellaceae, Pseudomonadaceae, and Halomonadaceae belonging to Betaproteobacteria and Gammaproteobacteria played important role in degrading PAM, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), and some other organics in FW at high salinity. These results suggest that an AGS-based SBR is a promising technology for the treatment of FW.
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- Xiaoting Zhang
- Department of Environmental Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Department of Environmental Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; SHEC City Investment & Development Company Limited, Hubei 430056, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; Department of Environmental Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; Department of Environmental Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons and treatment of refinery wastewater under saline condition by a halophilic bacterial consortium enriched from marine environment (Red Sea), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 3 Biotech 2018; 8:276. [PMID: 29872607 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-018-1296-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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A halophilic bacterial consortium was enriched from Red Sea saline water and sediment samples collected from Abhor, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The consortium potentially degraded different low (above 90% for phenanthrene and fluorene) and high (69 ± 1.4 and 56 ± 1.8% at 50 and 100 mg/L of pyrene) molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) at different concentrations under saline condition (40 g/L NaCl concentration). The cell hydrophobicity (91° ± 1°) and biosurfactant production (30 mN/m) confirmed potential bacterial cell interaction with PAHs to facilitate biodegradation process. Co-metabolic study with phenanthrene as co-substrate during pyrene degradation recorded 90% degradation in 12 days. The consortium in continuous stirred tank reactor with petroleum refinery wastewater showed complete and 90% degradation of low and high molecular weight PAHs, respectively. The reactor study also revealed 94 ± 1.8% chemical oxygen demand removal by the halophilic consortium under saline condition (40 g/L NaCl concentration). The halophilic bacterial strains present in the consortium were identified as Ochrobactrum halosaudis strain CEES1 (KX377976), Stenotrophomonas maltophilia strain CEES2 (KX377977), Achromobacter xylosoxidans strain CEES3 (KX377978) and Mesorhizobium halosaudis strain CEES4 (KX377979). Thus, the promising halophilic consortium was highly recommended to be employed in petroleum saline wastewater treatment process.
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Wang C, Huang Y, Zhang Z, Wang H. Salinity effect on the metabolic pathway and microbial function in phenanthrene degradation by a halophilic consortium. AMB Express 2018; 8:67. [PMID: 29696463 PMCID: PMC5918149 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-018-0594-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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With the close relationship between saline environments and industry, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) accumulate in saline/hypersaline environments. Therefore, PAHs degradation by halotolerant/halophilic bacteria has received increasing attention. In this study, the metabolic pathway of phenanthrene degradation by halophilic consortium CY-1 was first studied which showed a single upstream pathway initiated by dioxygenation at the C1 and C2 positions, and at several downstream pathways, including the catechol pathway, gentisic acid pathway and protocatechuic acid pathway. The effects of salinity on the community structure and expression of catabolic genes were further studied by a combination of high-throughput sequencing, catabolic gene clone library and real-time PCR. Pure cultures were also isolated from consortium CY-1 to investigate the contribution made by different microbes in the PAH-degrading process. Marinobacter is the dominant genus that contributed to the upstream degradation of phenanthrene especially in high salt content. Genus Halomonas made a great contribution in transforming intermediates in the subsequent degradation of catechol by using catechol 1,2-dioxygenase (C12O). Other microbes were predicted to be mediating bacteria that were able to utilize intermediates via different downstream pathways. Salinity was investigated to have negative effects on both microbial diversity and activity of consortium CY-1 and consortium CY-1 was found with a high degree of functional redundancy in saline environments.
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Pugazhendi A, Abbad Wazin H, Qari H, Basahi JMAB, Godon JJ, Dhavamani J. Biodegradation of low and high molecular weight hydrocarbons in petroleum refinery wastewater by a thermophilic bacterial consortium. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2017; 38:2381-2391. [PMID: 27852158 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2016.1262460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2016] [Accepted: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Clean-up of contaminated wastewater remains to be a major challenge in petroleum refinery. Here, we describe the capacity of a bacterial consortium enriched from crude oil drilling site in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, to utilize polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as sole carbon source at 60°C. The consortium reduced low molecular weight (LMW; naphthalene, phenanthrene, fluorene and anthracene) and high molecular weight (HMW; pyrene, benzo(e)pyrene and benzo(k)fluoranthene) PAH loads of up to 1.5 g/L with removal efficiencies of 90% and 80% within 10 days. PAH biodegradation was verified by the presence of PAH metabolites and evolution of carbon dioxide (90 ± 3%). Biodegradation led to a reduction of the surface tension to 34 ± 1 mN/m thus suggesting biosurfactant production by the consortium. Phylogenetic analysis of the consortium revealed the presence of the thermophilic PAH degrader Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain CEES1 (KU664514) and Bacillus thermosaudia (KU664515) strain CEES2. The consortium was further found to treat petroleum wastewater in continuous stirred tank reactor with 96 ± 2% chemical oxygen demand removal and complete PAH degradation in 24 days.
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- Arulazhagan Pugazhendi
- a Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- a Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- a Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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- b Laboratorie de Biotechnologie de l'Environnement , Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique , Narbonne , France
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- a Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
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Acosta-Rubí S, Campocosio AT, Montes-Horcasitas MDC, Quintanar-Vera L, Esparza-García F, Rodríguez-Vázquez R. Production of a halotolerant biofilm from green coffee beans immobilized on loofah fiber (Luffa cylindrica) and its effect on phenanthrene degradation in seawater. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2017; 52:632-640. [PMID: 28301290 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2017.1294965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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A biofilm developed from low quality green coffee beans was tested for its capacity to degrade the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), phenanthrene (Phe), in seawater. Microorganisms were immobilized on two types of Luffa cylindrica (with three and four placental cavities), and the effects of moisture content (20, 30 and 40% of water holding capacity) and particle size (<0.42 mm, 0.42-0.86 mm and 0.86-2.0 mm) of green coffee beans on microbial activity were considered. Biofilm growth determined by respirometry showed a highest microbial activity at a moisture content of 40% and particle size of 0.42-0.86 mm. The loofah fiber with three placental cavities showed the highest adherence of microorganisms. The kinetics of microbial growth in both seawater and distilled water and the scanning electron microscopies indicated that the microorganisms associated with green coffee beans are halotolerant. In fact, I-GCB-SW-G biofilm degraded 67.56% of Phe (50 mg L-1) in seawater, at a significantly higher rate than in distilled water (I-GCB-DW-W).
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- Sonia Acosta-Rubí
- a Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering , Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , Mexico City , Mexico
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- a Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering , Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , Mexico City , Mexico
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- c Department of Chemistry , Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , Mexico City , Mexico
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- a Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering , Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , Mexico City , Mexico
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- a Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering , Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , Mexico City , Mexico
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Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by an acidophilic Stenotrophomonas maltophilia strain AJH1 isolated from a mineral mining site in Saudi Arabia. Extremophiles 2016; 21:163-174. [DOI: 10.1007/s00792-016-0892-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Jayashree C, Tamilarasan K, Rajkumar M, Arulazhagan P, Yogalakshmi KN, Srikanth M, Banu JR. Treatment of seafood processing wastewater using upflow microbial fuel cell for power generation and identification of bacterial community in anodic biofilm. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2016; 180:351-358. [PMID: 27254294 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2016.05.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2015] [Revised: 05/18/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Tubular upflow microbial fuel cell (MFC) utilizing sea food processing wastewater was evaluated for wastewater treatment efficiency and power generation. At an organic loading rate (OLR) of 0.6 g d(-1), the MFC accomplished total and soluble chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal of 83 and 95%, respectively. A maximum power density of 105 mW m(-2) (2.21 W m(-3)) was achieved at an OLR of 2.57 g d(-1). The predominant bacterial communities of anode biofilm were identified as RB1A (LC035455), RB1B (LC035456), RB1C (LC035457) and RB1E (LC035458). All the four strains belonged to genera Stenotrophomonas. The results of the study reaffirms that the seafood processing wastewater can be treated in an upflow MFC for simultaneous power generation and wastewater treatment.
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- C Jayashree
- Department of Civil Engineering, Regional Centre of Anna University, Tirunelveli, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Regional Centre of Anna University, Tirunelveli, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, India
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- Centre of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Environmental Science and Technology, School of Environment and Earth Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, KK Birla Goa Campus, NH 17 B, Zuarinagar, Goa, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Regional Centre of Anna University, Tirunelveli, India.
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Patowary K, Patowary R, Kalita MC, Deka S. Development of an Efficient Bacterial Consortium for the Potential Remediation of Hydrocarbons from Contaminated Sites. Front Microbiol 2016; 7:1092. [PMID: 27471499 PMCID: PMC4943938 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.01092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2016] [Accepted: 06/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The intrinsic biodegradability of hydrocarbons and the distribution of proficient degrading microorganisms in the environment are very crucial for the implementation of bioremediation practices. Among others, one of the most favorable methods that can enhance the effectiveness of bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated environment is the application of biosurfactant producing microbes. In the present study, the biodegradation capacities of native bacterial consortia toward total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) with special emphasis to poly aromatic hydrocarbons were determined. The purpose of the study was to isolate TPH degrading bacterial strains from various petroleum contaminated soil of Assam, India and develop a robust bacterial consortium for bioremediation of crude oil of this native land. From a total of 23 bacterial isolates obtained from three different hydrocarbons contaminated samples five isolates, namely KS2, PG1, PG5, R1, and R2 were selected as efficient crude oil degraders with respect to their growth on crude oil enriched samples. Isolates KS2, PG1, and R2 are biosurfactant producers and PG5, R1 are non-producers. Fourteen different consortia were designed involving both biosurfactant producing and non-producing isolates. Consortium 10, which comprises two Bacillus strains namely, Bacillus pumilus KS2 and B. cereus R2 (identified by 16s rRNA sequencing) has shown the best result in the desired degradation of crude oil. The consortium showed degradation up to 84.15% of TPH after 5 weeks of incubation, as revealed from gravimetric analysis. FTIR (Fourier transform infrared) and GCMS (Gas chromatography-mass spectrometer) analyses were correlated with gravimetric data which reveals that the consortium has removed a wide range of petroleum hydrocarbons in comparison with abiotic control including different aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.
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- Kaustuvmani Patowary
- Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University Guwahati, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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Patel V, Sharma A, Lal R, Al-Dhabi NA, Madamwar D. Response and resilience of soil microbial communities inhabiting in edible oil stress/contamination from industrial estates. BMC Microbiol 2016; 16:50. [PMID: 27001503 PMCID: PMC4802719 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-016-0669-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2015] [Accepted: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background Gauging the microbial community structures and functions become imperative to understand the ecological processes. To understand the impact of long-term oil contamination on microbial community structure soil samples were taken from oil fields located in different industrial regions across Kadi, near Ahmedabad, India. Soil collected was hence used for metagenomic DNA extraction to study the capabilities of intrinsic microbial community in tolerating the oil perturbation. Results Taxonomic profiling was carried out by two different complementary approaches i.e. 16S rDNA and lowest common ancestor. The community profiling revealed the enrichment of phylum “Proteobacteria” and genus “Chromobacterium,” respectively for polluted soil sample. Our results indicated that soil microbial diversity (Shannon diversity index) decreased significantly with contamination. Further, assignment of obtained metagenome reads to Clusters of Orthologous Groups (COG) of protein and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) hits revealed metabolic potential of indigenous microbial community. Enzymes were mapped on fatty acid biosynthesis pathway to elucidate their roles in possible catalytic reactions. Conclusion To the best of our knowledge this is first study for influence of edible oil on soil microbial communities via shotgun sequencing. The results indicated that long-term oil contamination significantly affects soil microbial community structure by acting as an environmental filter to decrease the regional differences distinguishing soil microbial communities. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12866-016-0669-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Vrutika Patel
- Post Graduate Department of Biosciences, Centre of Advanced Study in Bioresource Technology, Sardar Patel University, Satellite Campus, Vadtal Road, Bakrol, 388 315, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Addiriya Chair for Environmental Studies, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box # 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Post Graduate Department of Biosciences, Centre of Advanced Study in Bioresource Technology, Sardar Patel University, Satellite Campus, Vadtal Road, Bakrol, 388 315, Gujarat, India.
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Zhou J, Lao YM, Ma ZP, Cai ZH. Genome sequence of Enterobacter sp. ST3, a quorum sensing bacterium associated with marine dinoflagellate. GENOMICS DATA 2016; 7:195-9. [PMID: 26981407 PMCID: PMC4778659 DOI: 10.1016/j.gdata.2016.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2016] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Phycosphere environment is a typical marine niche, harbor diverse populations of microorganisms, which are thought to play a critical role in algae host and influence mutualistic and competitive interactions. Understanding quorum sensing-based acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) language may shed light on the interaction between algal-associated microbial communities in the native environment. In this work, we isolated an epidermal bacterium (was tentatively named Enterobacter sp. ST3, and deposited in SOA China, the number is MCCC1K02277-ST3) from the marine dinoflagellate Scrippsiella trochoidea, and found it has the ability to produce short-chain AHL signal. In order to better understand its communication information at molecular level, the genomic map was investigated. The genome size was determined to be 4.81 Mb with a G + C content of 55.59%, comprising 6 scaffolds of 75 contigs containing 4647 protein-coding genes. The functional proteins were predicted, and 3534 proteins were assigned to COG functional categories. An AHL-relating gene, LuxR, was found in upstream position at contig 1. This genome data may provide clues to increase understanding of the chemical characterization and ecological behavior of strain ST3 in the phycosphere microenvironment.
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- Corresponding author at: L-310, Ocean Science and Technology Division Life Sciences Division, Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen University Town, Xili Town, Shenzhen City 518055, PR China.Ocean Science and Technology Division Life Sciences DivisionGraduate School at ShenzhenTsinghua UniversityShenzhen University TownL-310,Xili TownShenzhen City518055PR China
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Odukkathil G, Vasudevan N. Residues of endosulfan in surface and subsurface agricultural soil and its bioremediation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2016; 165:72-80. [PMID: 26413801 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2015.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2015] [Revised: 07/20/2015] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The persistence of many hydrophobic pesticides has been reported by various workers in various soil environments and its bioremediation is a major concern due to less bioavailability. In the present study, the pesticide residues in the surface and subsurface soil in an area of intense agricultural activity in Pakkam Village of Thiruvallur District, Tamilnadu, India, and its bioremediation using a novel bacterial consortium was investigated. Surface (0-15 cm) and subsurface soils (15-30 cm and 30-40 cm) were sampled, and pesticides in different layers of the soil were analyzed. Alpha endosulfan and beta endosulfan concentrations ranged from 1.42 to 3.4 mg/g and 1.28-3.1 mg/g in the surface soil, 0.6-1.4 mg/g and 0.3-0.6 mg/g in the subsurface soil (15-30 cm), and 0.9-1.5 mg/g and 0.34-1.3 mg/g in the subsurface soil (30-40 cm) respectively. Residues of other persistent pesticides were also detected in minor concentrations. These soil layers were subjected to bioremediation using a novel bacterial consortium under a simulated soil profile condition in a soil reactor. The complete removal of alpha and beta endosulfan was observed over 25 days. Residues of endosulfate were also detected during bioremediation, which was subsequently degraded on the 30th day. This study revealed the existence of endosulfan in the surface and subsurface soils and also proved that the removal of such a ubiquitous pesticide in the surface and subsurface environment can be achieved in the field by bioaugumenting a biosurfactant-producing bacterial consortium that degrades pesticides.
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- Greeshma Odukkathil
- Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu 600025, India.
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Electricity generation from retting wastewater consisting of recalcitrant compounds using continuous upflow microbial fuel cell. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s12257-015-0017-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hajizadeh N, Sefidi Heris Y, Zununi Vahed S, Vallipour J, Hejazi MA, Golabi SM, Asadpour-Zeynali K, Hejazi MS. Biodegradation of Para Amino Acetanilide by Halomonas sp. TBZ3. Jundishapur J Microbiol 2015; 8:e18622. [PMID: 26495103 PMCID: PMC4609326 DOI: 10.5812/jjm.18622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2014] [Revised: 06/04/2014] [Accepted: 06/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Aromatic compounds are known as a group of highly persistent environmental pollutants. Halomonas sp. TBZ3 was isolated from the highly salty Urmia Lake of Iran. In this study, characterization of a new Halomonas isolate called Halomonas sp. TBZ3 and its employment for biodegradation of para-amino acetanilide (PAA), as an aromatic environmental pollutant, is described. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to characterize the TBZ3 isolate and to elucidate its ability as a biodegradative agent that decomposes PAA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Primarily, DNA-DNA hybridization between TBZ3, Halomonas denitrificans DSM18045T and Halomonas saccharevitans LMG 23976T was carried out. Para-amino acetanilide biodegradation was assessed using spectrophotometry and confirmed by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS). Parameters effective on biodegradation of PAA were optimized by the Response Surface Methodology (RSM). RESULTS The DNA-DNA hybridization experiments between isolate TBZ3, H. denitrificans and H. saccharevitans revealed relatedness levels of 57% and 65%, respectively. According to GC-MS results, TBZ3 degrades PAA to benzene, hexyl butanoate, 3-methyl-1-heptanol and hexyl hexanoate. Temperature 32.92°C, pH 6.76, and salinity 14% are the optimum conditions for biodegradation with a confidence level of 95% (at level α = 0.05). CONCLUSIONS According to our results, Halomonas sp. TBZ3 could be considered as a biological agent for bioremediation of PAA and possibly other similar aromatic compounds.
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- Nader Hajizadeh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
- Department of Microbiology, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, IR Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
- Department of Microbiology, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, IR Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
- Faculty of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, IR Iran
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- Branch for the Northwest and West Region, Agriculture Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII), Tabriz, IR Iran
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, IR Iran
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, IR Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
- Faculty of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Mohammad Saeid Hejazi, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran. Tel: +98-4133372256, Fax: +98-413334 4798, E-mail:
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Ng KK, Shi X, Ng HY. Evaluation of system performance and microbial communities of a bioaugmented anaerobic membrane bioreactor treating pharmaceutical wastewater. WATER RESEARCH 2015; 81:311-324. [PMID: 26086149 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2015.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2015] [Revised: 05/15/2015] [Accepted: 05/17/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In this study, a control anaerobic membrane bioreactor (C-AnMBR) and a bioaugmented anaerobic membrane bioreactor (B-AnMBR) were operated for 210 d to treat pharmaceutical wastewater. Both the bioreactors were fed with the pharmaceutical wastewater containing TCOD of 16,249 ± 714 mg/L and total dissolved solids (TDS) of 29,450 ± 2209 mg/L with an organic loading rate (OLR) of 13.0 ± 0.6 kgCOD/m(3)d. Under steady-state condition, an average total chemical oxygen demand (TCOD) removal efficiency of 46.1 ± 2.9% and 60.3 ± 2.8% was achieved by the C-AnMBR and the B-AnMBR, respectively. The conventional anaerobes in the C-AnMBR cannot tolerate the hypersaline conditions well, resulting in lower TCOD removal efficiency, biogas production and methane yield than the B-AnMBR seeded from the coastal shore. Pyrosequencing analysis indicated that marine bacterial species (Oliephilus sp.) and halophilic bacterial species (Thermohalobacter sp.) were only present in the B-AnMBR; these species could possibly degrade complex and recalcitrant organic matter and withstand hypersaline environments. Two different dominant archaeal communities, genus Methanosaeta (43.4%) and Methanolobus (61.7%), were identified as the dominant methanogens in the C-AnMBR and the B-AnMBR, respectively. The species of genus Methanolobus was reported resistant to penicillin and required sodium and magnesium for growth, which could enable it to thrive in the hypersaline environment.
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- Kok Kwang Ng
- Centre for Water Research, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, 117576, Singapore
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- Centre for Water Research, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, 117576, Singapore
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- Centre for Water Research, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, 117576, Singapore.
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Khemili-Talbi S, Kebbouche-Gana S, Akmoussi-Toumi S, Angar Y, Gana ML. Isolation of an extremely halophilic arhaeon Natrialba sp. C21 able to degrade aromatic compounds and to produce stable biosurfactant at high salinity. Extremophiles 2015; 19:1109-20. [PMID: 26334644 DOI: 10.1007/s00792-015-0783-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2015] [Accepted: 08/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Natrialba sp. strain C21 was isolated from oil contaminated saline water in Ain Salah (Algeria) and has exhibited a good potential for degrading phenol (3% v/v), naphthalene (3% v/v), and pyrene (3% v/v) at high salinity with high growth, enzymatic activity and biosurfactant production. Successful metabolism of aromatic hydrocarbon compounds of the strain Natrialba sp. C21 appears to require the ortho-cleavage pathway. Indeed, assays of the key enzymes involved in the ring cleavage of catechol 1, 2-dioxygenase indicated that degradation of the phenol, naphthalene and pyrene by strain Natrialba sp. C21 was via the ortho-cleavage pathway. Cells grown on aromatic hydrocarbons displayed greater ortho-activities mainly towards catechol, while the meta-activity was very low. Besides, biosurfactants derived from the strain C21 were capable of effectively emulsifying both aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons and seem to be particularly promising since they have particular adaptations like the increased stability at high temperature and salinity conditions. This study clearly demonstrates for the first time that strain belonging to the genera Natrialba is able to grow at 25% (w/v) NaCl, utilizing phenol, naphthalene, and pyrene as the sole carbon sources. The results suggest that the isolated halophilic archaeon could be a good candidate for the remediation process in extreme environments polluted by aromatic hydrocarbons. Moreover, the produced biosurfactant offers a multitude of interesting potential applications in various fields of biotechnology.
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- Souad Khemili-Talbi
- Laboratoire Conservation et Valorisation des Ressources Biologiques (VALCOR), Faculté des Sciences, Université M'Hamed Bougara de Boumerdes, Avenue de l'Indépendance, 35000, Boumerdès, Algeria.
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- Laboratoire Conservation et Valorisation des Ressources Biologiques (VALCOR), Faculté des Sciences, Université M'Hamed Bougara de Boumerdes, Avenue de l'Indépendance, 35000, Boumerdès, Algeria.
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- Laboratoire Conservation et Valorisation des Ressources Biologiques (VALCOR), Faculté des Sciences, Université M'Hamed Bougara de Boumerdes, Avenue de l'Indépendance, 35000, Boumerdès, Algeria
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- Faculté des Sciences, Université M'Hamed Bougara de Boumerdes, Avenue de l'Indépendance, 35000, Boumerdès, Algeria
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- Centre de Recherche et de Développement, SONATRACH, 35000, Boumerdès, Algeria
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Akyon B, Stachler E, Wei N, Bibby K. Microbial mats as a biological treatment approach for saline wastewaters: the case of produced water from hydraulic fracturing. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2015; 49:6172-80. [PMID: 25867284 DOI: 10.1021/es505142t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Treatment of produced water, i.e. wastewater from hydraulic fracturing, for reuse or final disposal is challenged by both high salinity and the presence of organic compounds. Organic compounds in produced water may foul physical-chemical treatment processes or support microbial corrosion, fouling, and sulfide release. Biological approaches have potential applications in produced water treatment, including reducing fouling of physical-chemical treatment processes and decreasing biological activity during produced water holding; however, conventional activated sludge treatments are intolerant of high salinity. In this study, a biofilm treatment approach using constructed microbial mats was evaluated for biodegradation performance, microbial community structure, and metabolic potential in both simulated and real produced water. Results demonstrated that engineered microbial mats are active at total dissolved solids (TDS) concentrations up to at least 100,000 mg/L, and experiments in real produced water showed a biodegradation capacity of 1.45 mg COD/gramwet-day at a TDS concentration of 91,351 mg/L. Additionally, microbial community and metagenomic analyses revealed an adaptive microbial community that shifted based upon the sample being treated and has the metabolic potential to degrade a wide array of contaminants, suggesting the potential of this approach to treat produced waters with varying composition.
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- Benay Akyon
- †Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and ‡Department of Computational and Systems Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- †Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and ‡Department of Computational and Systems Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- †Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and ‡Department of Computational and Systems Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- †Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and ‡Department of Computational and Systems Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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Biodegradation of 1,4-dioxane by Rhodanobacter AYS5 and the role of additional substrates. ANN MICROBIOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s13213-015-1060-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Annamalai J, Namasivayam V. Endocrine disrupting chemicals in the atmosphere: Their effects on humans and wildlife. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2015; 76:78-97. [PMID: 25569353 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2014.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 167] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2014] [Revised: 12/17/2014] [Accepted: 12/20/2014] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous agents that interfere or disrupt the normal synthesis, secretion, transportation, binding and metabolism of natural hormones; eventually dysregulating homeostatic mechanisms, reproduction and development. They are emitted into the atmosphere during anthropogenic activities and physicochemical reactions in nature. Inhalation of these EDCs as particulate and gaseous vapors triggers their interaction with endocrine glands and exerts agonist or antagonists actions at hormone receptors. The endocrine disruption at nanogram levels of EDC's has gained concern in the last decade, due to infertility among men and women, early puberty, obesity, diabetes and cancer. Thus, the review explores the literature that addresses the major occurring EDCs in the atmosphere including phthalates, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), brominated flame retardants (BFRs), dioxins, alkylphenols (APs) and perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs). Sources, fate, half-life, mechanism, measured concentrations in air, bioaccumulation in tissues, laboratory exposures correlating to toxicological effects of these EDCs in humans and wildlife are discussed.
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- Jayshree Annamalai
- Centre for Environmental Studies, CEG Campus, Anna University, Guindy, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Environmental Studies, CEG Campus, Anna University, Guindy, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Deng MC, Li J, Liang FR, Yi M, Xu XM, Yuan JP, Peng J, Wu CF, Wang JH. Isolation and characterization of a novel hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium Achromobacter sp. HZ01 from the crude oil-contaminated seawater at the Daya Bay, southern China. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2014; 83:79-86. [PMID: 24775066 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2014] [Revised: 04/04/2014] [Accepted: 04/06/2014] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Microorganisms play an important role in the biodegradation of petroleum contaminants, which have attracted great concern due to their persistent toxicity and difficult biodegradation. In this paper, a novel hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium HZ01 was isolated from the crude oil-contaminated seawater at the Daya Bay, South China Sea, and identified as Achromobacter sp. Under the conditions of pH 7.0, NaCl 3% (w/v), temperature 28 °C and rotary speed 150 rpm, its degradability of the total n-alkanes reached up to 96.6% after 10 days of incubation for the evaporated diesel oil. Furthermore, Achromobacter sp. HZ01 could effectively utilize polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as its sole carbon source, and could remove anthracene, phenanthrene and pyrence about 29.8%, 50.6% and 38.4% respectively after 30 days of incubation. Therefore, Achromobacter sp. HZ01 may employed as an excellent degrader to develop one cost-effective and eco-friendly method for the bioremediation of marine environments polluted by crude oil.
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- Mao-Cheng Deng
- Guangdong Provincial Education Department Key Laboratory of Marine Petroleum Exploration and Development, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China; Department of Food and Bioengineering, Guangdong Industry Technical College, Guangzhou 510300, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, People's Republic of China; Department of Food and Bioengineering, Guangdong Industry Technical College, Guangzhou 510300, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Resources and Coastal Engineering, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Resources and Coastal Engineering, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Education Department Key Laboratory of Marine Petroleum Exploration and Development, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Resources and Coastal Engineering, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Resources and Coastal Engineering, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Resources and Coastal Engineering, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Education Department Key Laboratory of Marine Petroleum Exploration and Development, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China.
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Castillo-Carvajal LC, Sanz-Martín JL, Barragán-Huerta BE. Biodegradation of organic pollutants in saline wastewater by halophilic microorganisms: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 21:9578-9588. [PMID: 24859702 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-014-3036-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2014] [Accepted: 05/12/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Agro-food, petroleum, textile, and leather industries generate saline wastewater with a high content of organic pollutants such as aromatic hydrocarbons, phenols, nitroaromatics, and azo dyes. Halophilic microorganisms are of increasing interest in industrial waste treatment, due to their ability to degrade hazardous substances efficiently under high salt conditions. However, their full potential remains unexplored. The isolation and identification of halophilic and halotolerant microorganisms from geographically unrelated and geologically diverse hypersaline sites supports their application in bioremediation processes. Past investigations in this field have mainly focused on the elimination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and phenols, whereas few studies have investigated N-aromatic compounds, such as nitro-substituted compounds, amines, and azo dyes, in saline wastewater. Information regarding the growth conditions and degradation mechanisms of halophilic microorganisms is also limited. In this review, we discuss recent research on the removal of organic pollutants such as organic matter, in terms of chemical oxygen demand (COD), dyes, hydrocarbons, N-aliphatic and N-aromatic compounds, and phenols, in conditions of high salinity. In addition, some proposal pathways for the degradation of aromatic compounds are presented.
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- Laura C Castillo-Carvajal
- Departamento de Ingeniería en Sistemas Ambientales, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, D.F, 07738, Mexico
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Community structure and PAH ring-hydroxylating dioxygenase genes of a marine pyrene-degrading microbial consortium. Biodegradation 2013; 25:543-56. [DOI: 10.1007/s10532-013-9680-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2013] [Accepted: 12/11/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Feng TC, Cui CZ, Dong F, Feng YY, Liu YD, Yang XM. Phenanthrene biodegradation by halophilic Martelella sp. AD-3. J Appl Microbiol 2012; 113:779-89. [PMID: 22762374 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2012.05386.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2012] [Revised: 06/10/2012] [Accepted: 06/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the phenanthrene-degrading abilities of the halophilic Martelella species AD-3 under different conditions and to propose a possible metabolic pathway. METHODS AND RESULTS Using HPLC and GC-MS analyses, the phenanthrene-degrading properties of the halophilic strain AD-3 and its metabolites were analysed. This isolate efficiently degraded phenanthrene under multiple conditions characterized by different concentrations of phenanthrene (100-400 mg l(-1) ), a broad range of salinities (0·1-15%) and varying pHs (6·0-10·0). Phenanthrene (200 mg l(-1) ) was completely depleted under 3% salinity and a pH of 9·0 within 6 days. The potential toxicity of phenanthrene and its generated metabolites towards the bacterium Vibrio fischeri was significantly reduced 10 days after the bioassay. On the basis of the identified metabolites, enzyme activities and the utilization of probable intermediates, phenanthrene degradation by strain AD-3 was proposed in two distinct routes. In route I, metabolism of phenanthrene was initiated by the dioxygenation at C-3,4 via 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid, 1-naphthol, salicylic acid and gentisic acid. In route II, phenanthrene was metabolized to 9-phenanthrol and 9,10-phenanthrenequinone. Further study indicated that strain AD-3 exhibited a wide spectrum of substrate utilization including other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that strain AD-3 possesses a high phenanthrene biodegradability and that the degradation occurs via two routes that remarkably reduce toxicity. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY To the best of our knowledge, this work presents the first report of phenanthrene degradation by a halophilic PAH-degrading strain via two routes. In the future, the use of halophilic strain AD-3 provides a potential application for efficient PAH-contaminated hypersaline field remediation.
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- T-C Feng
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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Arulazhagan P, Vasudevan N. Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by a halotolerant bacterial strain Ochrobactrum sp. VA1. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2011; 62:388-394. [PMID: 20934193 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2010.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2010] [Revised: 08/06/2010] [Accepted: 09/14/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous pollutants in the environment and are derived from both man-made and natural resources. The present study is focused on the degradation of PAHs by a halotolerant bacterial strain under saline conditions. The bacterial strain VA1 was isolated from a PAH-degrading consortium that was enriched from marine water samples that were collected from different sites at Chennai, India. In the present study, a clearing zone formed on PAH-amended mineral salt agar media confirmed the utilization of PAH by the bacterial strain VA1. The results show that the strain VA1 was able to degrade anthracene (88%), phenanthrene (98%), naphthalene (90%), fluorene (97%), pyrene (84%), benzo(k)fluoranthene (57%) and benzo(e)pyrene (50%) at a 30 g/L NaCl concentration. The present study reveals that the VA1 strain was able to degrade PAHs in petroleum wastewater under saline conditions. The promising PAH-degrading halotolerant bacterial strain, VA1, was identified as Ochrobactrum sp. using biochemical and molecular techniques.
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- P Arulazhagan
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sung Kyun Kwan University, Jangan-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do 440-746, Republic of Korea.
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Arulazhagan P, Vasudevan N. Role of nutrients in the utilization of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by halotolerant bacterial strain. J Environ Sci (China) 2011; 23:282-287. [PMID: 21517002 DOI: 10.1016/s1001-0742(10)60404-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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A halotolerant bacterial strain VA1 isolated from marine environment was studied for its ability to utilize polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) under saline condition. Anthracene and pyrene were used as representatives for the utilization of PAH by the bacterial strain. Glucose and sodium citrate were used as additional carbon sources to enhance the PAH utilization. The strain VA1 was able to utilize anthracene (73%) and pyrene (66%) without any additional substrate. In the presence of additional carbon sources (glucose/sodium citrate) the utilization of PAH was faster. PAH was utilized faster by VA1 in the presence of glucose than sodium citrate. The stain utilized 87% and 83% of anthracene and pyrene with glucose as carbon source and with sodium citrate the strain utilized 81% and 76% respectively in 4 days. Urea as an alternative source of nitrogen also enhanced the utilization of PAHs (anthracene and pyrene) by the bacterial strain up to 88% and 84% in 4 days. Sodium nitrate as nitrogen source was not able to enhance the PAH utilization rate. Phenotypic and phlyogenetic analysis proved that the PAHs utilizing halotolerant strain VA1 belongs to Ochrobactrum sp.
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- Pugazhendi Arulazhagan
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sung Kyun Kwan University, 300 CheonCheon-Dong, Jangan-Gu, Suwon Gyeonggi-Do 440-746, Republic of Korea.
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Ghosal D, Chakraborty J, Khara P, Dutta TK. Degradation of phenanthrene via meta-cleavage of 2-hydroxy-1-naphthoic acid by Ochrobactrum sp. strain PWTJD. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2010; 313:103-10. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-6968.2010.02129.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Zhuang X, Han Z, Bai Z, Zhuang G, Shim H. Progress in decontamination by halophilic microorganisms in saline wastewater and soil. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2010; 158:1119-1126. [PMID: 20163899 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2010.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2009] [Revised: 01/13/2010] [Accepted: 01/18/2010] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Environments with high-salt concentrations are often populated by dense microbial communities. Halophilic microorganisms can be isolated from different saline environments and different strains even belonging to the same genus have various applications. Wastewater and soil rich in both organic matter and salt are difficult to treat using conventional microorganisms typically found in wastewater treatment and soil bioremediation facilities. Studies on decontaminative capabilities and decontamination pathways of organic contaminants (i.e., aromatic compounds benzoate, cinnamate, 3-phenylpropionate, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid), heavy metals (i.e., tellurium, vanadium), and nutrients in the biological treatment of saline wastewater and soil by halophilic microorganisms are discussed in this review.
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- Xuliang Zhuang
- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100085, China.
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Kanaly RA, Harayama S. Advances in the field of high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon biodegradation by bacteria. Microb Biotechnol 2010; 3:136-64. [PMID: 21255317 PMCID: PMC3836582 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-7915.2009.00130.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2009] [Revised: 05/22/2009] [Accepted: 05/26/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Interest in understanding prokaryotic biotransformation of high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (HMW PAHs) has continued to grow and the scientific literature shows that studies in this field are originating from research groups from many different locations throughout the world. In the last 10 years, research in regard to HMW PAH biodegradation by bacteria has been further advanced through the documentation of new isolates that represent diverse bacterial types that have been isolated from different environments and that possess different metabolic capabilities. This has occurred in addition to the continuation of in-depth comprehensive characterizations of previously isolated organisms, such as Mycobacterium vanbaalenii PYR-1. New metabolites derived from prokaryotic biodegradation of four- and five-ring PAHs have been characterized, our knowledge of the enzymes involved in these transformations has been advanced and HMW PAH biodegradation pathways have been further developed, expanded upon and refined. At the same time, investigation of prokaryotic consortia has furthered our understanding of the capabilities of microorganisms functioning as communities during HMW PAH biodegradation.
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- Robert A Kanaly
- Department of Genome Systems, Faculty of Bionanoscience, Yokohama City University, 22-2 Seto, Kanazawa-ku, Kanagawa-ken, Yokohama 236-0027, Japan.
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