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Shazly RIE, El-Sheshtawy HS, Ahmed NS, Nassar AM. Synthesis and biodegradation testing of some synthetic oils based on ester. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3416. [PMID: 38341447 PMCID: PMC10858935 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53331-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Synthetic ester oils are widely used in many applications due to their ideal cleaning properties, lubricating performance and assured polarity. The majority of esters oils are more biodegradable. than any other base stock. For instance, oil soluble polyalkyleneglycols (PAGs) or polyalphaolephins (PAOs), are only biodegradable in the lower viscosity grades. The goal of this study is to create some synthetic base oils by two major protocols; the first is esterifying valeric acid with various glycols (ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol and poly (ethylene glycol 400). The second involves esterification of propanoic acid, heptanoic acid, or octanoic acid with ethylene glycol. The reaction yield varies between 85 and 94%. The chemical composition of the prepared esters was examined using various spectroscopic methods (Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) spectroscopy. The thermal properties investigation by thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) showed pronounced thermal stability of the prepared esters. The biodegradability was verified versus two bacterial isolates (B1, B2). The results showed that percentage of degradation of the lube oil was in the range of 34% to 84% after 3 days of incubation. Moreover, the rheological study revealed that the prepared esters exhibited Newtonian rheological behaviours. Viscosity examination displayed that the esters based on ethylene glycol, such as (A), had the highest VI: 179 values when compared to those based on higher glycols. Viscosity and viscosity index results showed slight increase as the number of carbon atoms in the acid chain increases. At last, most of the synthesized esters possessed pour points ≤ - 32 °C: ≤ - 40 except in case of using higher acids like heptanoic acid and octanoic acid in preparation the pour point increases to - 9 °C and - 15 °C.
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- Reham I El Shazly
- Department of Petroleum Applications, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Petroleum Applications, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Petroleum Applications, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt
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Chauhan P, Imam A, Kanaujia PK, Suman SK. Nano-bioremediation: an eco-friendly and effective step towards petroleum hydrocarbon removal from environment. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116224. [PMID: 37224942 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Global concern about petroleum hydrocarbon pollution has intensified and gained scientific interest due to its noxious nature, high persistence in environmental matrices, and low degradability. One way to address this is by combining remediation techniques that could overcome the constraints of traditional physio-chemical and biological remediation strategies. The upgraded concept of bioremediation to nano-bioremediation in this direction offers an efficient, economical, and eco-friendly approach to mitigate petroleum contaminants. Here, we review the unique attributes of different types of nanoparticles and their synthesis procedures in remediating various petroleum pollutants. This review also highlights the microbial interaction with different metallic nanoparticles and their consequential alteration in microbial as well as enzymatic activity which expedites the remediating process. Besides, the latter part of the review explores the application of petroleum hydrocarbon degradation and the application of nano supports as immobilizing agents for microbes and enzymes. Further, the challenges and the future prospects of nano-bioremediation have also been discussed.
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- Pooja Chauhan
- Analytical Sciences Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Material Resource Efficiency Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Analytical Sciences Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Material Resource Efficiency Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Analytical Sciences Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Material Resource Efficiency Division, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun, 248005, Uttarakhand, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Synergetic Effect of Fe2O3 Doped-CeO2 Nanocomposites Prepared via Different Techniques on Photocatalytic Desulfurization of Heavy Gas Oil. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-023-07633-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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AbstractThe photocatalytic performances of three Fe2O3–CeO2 nanocomposites were investigated toward the sulfur removal from a petroleum heavy gas oil (HGO) sample. The three composites were prepared by three different routes namely; auto-combustion, post-precipitation and precipitation. The physio-chemical features and optical properties of the presented composites were determined via proper analytical techniques. Formation of Fe2O3–CeO2 solid solution in all the prepared composites was verified via XRD analysis. These composites were then employed in photo-desulfurization of HGO and their activities were investigated at several operating conditions. The highest photocatalytic desulfurization exploit (91.5%) could be detected for the composite which was prepared via auto-combustion technique, denoted as (Fe20Ce80)ac. This maximum percentage of sulfur removal could be obtained under visible light irradiation at the following optimum operating conditions: 15 g/L (as photocatalyst dose), time of 6 h and 2:1 of H2O2 to oil ratio. The subsequent implementation of a solvent extraction step using N-methyl pyrrolidone was needed to attain the deepest desulfurization of HGO. The efficiencies of the presented composites against the process of sulfur removal were discussed in spot of their textural and optical characteristics as well as the available oxygen vacancies through their lattices structures.
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Lu W, Lu S, Jing H, Sun J, Ji L, Guo J, Wang Y, Cai L, Song F, Song W. Hierarchical porous mussel shells as soil amendment for oil spill remediation. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2022; 43:3189-3197. [PMID: 33856967 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2021.1918261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this work, a new type of micromesoporous substance was prepared with fatty alcohol-polyoxyethylene ether (AEO) surfactant freezing penetration and pyrolysis using shells as raw materials. The obtained material exhibited good adsorbability and could be added to oil-contaminated soil to adsorb the pollutant, which resulted in the regeneration of the initially polluted soil. It was determined that the main component of the developed substance was CaCO3. Importantly, the conducted experiments revealed that the obtained mussel micromesoporous material displayed certain adsorption effects toward petroleum hydrocarbons in a diesel solution. Moreover, it was found that chemical adsorption was more optimal than physical adsorption. The soil remediation effect was the best when the content of the mussel micromesoporous material in the soil was 400 g/kg. Under these conditions, the removal rate of petroleum hydrocarbon was established at 49.38%. This study indicated that micromesoporous material has great potential in the application of oil contaminated soil remediation.
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- Wencheng Lu
- College of Petrochemical and Energy Engineering, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food and Medicine, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Donghai Science and Technology, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Petrochemical and Energy Engineering, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Petrochemical and Energy Engineering, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, People's Republic of China
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Parthipan P, Cheng L, Dhandapani P, Elumalai P, Huang M, Rajasekar A. Impact of biosurfactant and iron nanoparticles on biodegradation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 306:119384. [PMID: 35504349 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are hazardous toxic contaminants and considered as primary pollutants due to their persistent nature and most of them are carcinogenic and mutagenic. The key challenge in PAHs degradation is their hydrophobic nature, which makes them one of the most complex materials and inaccessible by a broad range of microorganisms. This bioavailability can be increased by using a biosurfactant. In the present study mixed PAHs were degraded using the biosurfactant producing bacterial strains. In addition, iron nanoparticles were synthesized and the impact of iron nanoparticles on the growth of the mixed bacterial strains (Pseudomonas stutzeri NA3 and Acinetobacter baumannii MN3) was optimized. The mixed PAHs (anthracene, pyrene, and benzo(a)pyrene) degradation was enhanced by addition of biosurfactant (produced by Bacillus subtilis A1) and iron nanoparticles, resulting in 85% of degradation efficiency. The addition of the biosurfactant increased the bioavailability of the PAHs in the aqueous environment, which might help bacterial cells for the initial settlement and development. The addition of iron nanoparticles increased both bacterial biomass and PAHs adsorption over their surface. These overall interactions assisted in the utilization of PAHs by the mixed bacterial consortia. This study illustrates that this integrated approach can be elaborated for the removal of the complex PAHs pollutants from soil and aqueous environments.
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- Punniyakotti Parthipan
- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, China; Institute of Materials Engineering Nanjing University, Nantong, 226000, China.
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- Environmental Molecular Microbiology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632 115, India
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- SCNU Environmental Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, School of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- SCNU Environmental Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, School of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- Environmental Molecular Microbiology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632 115, India
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Firoozbakht M, Sepahi AA, Rashedi H, Yazdian F. Investigating the effect of nanoparticle on phenanthrene biodegradation by Labedella gwakjiensis strain KDI. Biodegradation 2022; 33:441-460. [PMID: 35732966 DOI: 10.1007/s10532-022-09991-0] [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: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), as persistent organic contaminants, are a major source of concern due to their toxic effect on ecosystems and human health. This study attempted to isolate halotolerant PAHs degrading bacteria from saline oil-contaminated soils. Among the isolates, strain KDI with the highest 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity to Labedella gwakjiensis was able to reduce surface tension (ST) from 65.42 to 26.60 mN m-1 and increase the emulsification index to 81.04%, as a result of significant biosurfactant production. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) analysis was applied to optimize the factors, i.e. PAHs concentration and NaCl concentration as well as to determine the effect of these important variables on PAHs biodegradation. The Carbon Quantum Dots. Iron Oxide (CQDs.Fe3O4) nanoparticles were characterized by several popular analytical techniques, after which the effect of CQD.Fe3O4 nanoparticles on biodegradation was examined. PAHs biodegradation rate and efficiency of strain KDI to degrade PHE in the presence of CQD.Fe3O4 nanoparticles was analyzed by GC. According to the results during biodegradation both the concentration of PAHs and the amount of NaCl were effective. The biodegradation rate significantly increased in the presence of CQD.Fe3O4. The highest biodegradation of PHE occurred in the presence of 0.5 g/L of CQD.Fe3O4 which was 63.63% and 81.77% after 48 and 72 h of incubation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on optimization of PAHs concentration and salinity by RSM and nanobioremediation of PHE using a bacterial strain in the presence of CQD.Fe3O4 nanoparticles.
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- Maryam Firoozbakht
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Science and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Haghsheno H, Arabani M. Geotechnical properties of oil-polluted soil: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:32670-32701. [PMID: 35220539 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19418-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Soil polluted by oil and its derivatives is a critical environmental issue worldwide that jeopardizes ecological systems and causes geotechnical problems. This review paper focuses on the previous studies concerning the impacts of oil pollution on soil geotechnical properties. To this end, related academic literature on this topic was investigated and discussed. The findings of this study demonstrated that the addition of oil pollution in coarse-grained soils significantly reduces particle surface roughness. On the other hand, in fine-grained soils, it results in flocculation and secondary aggregation of clay particles, less aggregated and loose packing in the soil matrix, the formation of isometric pores, the formation of fissure-like pores, and an increase in mesoporosity. In general, it was found that the geotechnical properties of oil-polluted soils are mostly determined by the physicochemical and/or physical interactions between the soil and contaminant. Additionally, previous research has demonstrated that oil pollutants alter the geotechnical properties of cohesive and non-cohesive soils significantly, including the Atterberg limits, particle-size distribution, compaction behavior, unconfined compressive strength, friction angle, cohesion, hydraulic conductivity, and consolidation characteristics. However, no general pattern could be established for the majority of them. Besides, it was found that the degree of geotechnical property alteration of oil-polluted soil is strongly influenced by the soil type and features, as well as the quantity, type, and chemical composition of oil pollutants.
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- Hamed Haghsheno
- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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Annamalai J, Vasudevan N. Enhanced biodegradation of an endocrine disrupting micro-pollutant: Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate using biogenic self-assembled monolayer of silver nanoparticles. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 719:137115. [PMID: 32105999 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is one of the predominant plasticizer and an endocrine disrupting chemical occurring almost in all partitions of the environment. Though DEHP occur at lower concentration, reluctance arises due to their ability to disrupt endocrine system even lower concentration. In the present study, DEHP was assessed for degradation at minimal level (1-100 μg L-1) by a novel bacterial strain, Rhodococcus jostii PEVJ9. In the experimental design, significant variables were concentration of silver nitrate and DEHP, pH, temperature, time and agitation. Degradation without SAM-silver nanoparticles was 30-66% (predicted value = 30.8-66.8%, R2 = 99.7%) while, degradation in the presence of SAM-silver nanoparticles onto bacterial cells was 100% (predicted value = 98.4-102.1%, R2 = 99.6%) within 72 h. In short, this is the first report illustrating the experimental designs in biogenic synthesis of SAM-silver nanoparticles and enhanced degradation of DEHP at minimal level. The study overcomes poor bioavailability and assimilation of DEHP at lower concentration by the microbial population present in the environment. Thus, an efficient clean-up would prevent or minimize DEHP exposure at all trophic levels ranging from feminization of fishes to reproductive disorders in humans.
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- Jayshree Annamalai
- Centre for Environmental Studies, Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University, CEG Campus, Chennai 600025, India.
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- Centre for Environmental Studies, Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University, CEG Campus, Chennai 600025, India.
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Hagagg K, Hosny M, Hussien R, Rahman MA. Evaluation of Environmental Pollution and Microbial Treatment of Shallow Groundwater in El Omayed Area, Egypt. INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT 2020; 16:461-471. [PMID: 32125096 DOI: 10.1002/ieam.4259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In the last few years, the northwestern coastal zone of Egypt has been affected by many stresses that impact its water resources, leading to undesirable consequences related to water quantity and quality. This paper aims to evaluate the possible contamination sources of shallow aquifers in the El-Omayed area, Egypt, that are causing its deterioration; this was achieved through an integration of hydrochemical and isotopic techniques, an assessment of the undesirable consequences of potential toxic metals (PTMs) on human health risk as a result of direct water consumption, and finally, the application of biological treatment in the remediation of some metal contamination. The chemical composition, environmental isotopes (δ18 O and δ2 H), and microbial analyses were analyzed from 13 collected water samples. Approximately 20% of the groundwater samples were classified as fresh water, and the rest were classified as slightly saline to moderately saline. Stable isotopes proved the contribution of the El Sheikh Zoied canal (which is mainly recharged from the Nile system) as a recharge source. The toxicity of PTMs (Cd, Cu, Co, Cr, Pb, Zn, B, and Fe) was evaluated on the basis of their exceedance values. It was proven that the majority of the groundwater samples were contaminated, which might be attributed to natural and anthropogenic actions in the study area; however, according to human health risk exposure assessment calculations, there is no human cancer risk posed via ingestion of drinking groundwater. The total bacterial count was determined for all water samples; autochthonous microorganisms were capable of removing heavy metals in the polluted water sample. The bacterial strain M52, which was identified by 16S rRNA sequencing as Stenotrophomonas rhizophila, showed the best results, by removing 75% and 65% of the initial concentrations of Fe and B, respectively. The results indicate that this bacterial strain may be useful and represents an environmentally friendly method to remove pollutants and heavy metals from contaminated water. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2020;16:461-471. © 2020 SETAC.
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- Kamilia Hagagg
- Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA), Cairo, Egypt
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, Egypt
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- Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA), Cairo, Egypt
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- Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA), Cairo, Egypt
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Nithya A, Babu S. Prevalence of plant beneficial and human pathogenic bacteria isolated from salad vegetables in India. BMC Microbiol 2017; 17:64. [PMID: 28288566 PMCID: PMC5348887 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-017-0974-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2017] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The study aimed at enumerating, identifying and categorizing the endophytic cultivable bacterial community in selected salad vegetables (carrot, cucumber, tomato and onion). Vegetable samples were collected from markets of two vegetable hot spot growing areas, during two different crop harvest seasons. Crude and diluted vegetable extracts were plated and the population of endophytic bacteria was assessed based on morphologically distinguishable colonies. The bacterial isolates were identified by growth in selective media, biochemical tests and 16S rRNA gene sequencing. RESULTS The endophytic population was found to be comparably higher in cucumber and tomato in both of the sampling locations, whereas lower in carrot and onion. Bacterial isolates belonged to 5 classes covering 46 distinct species belonging to 19 genera. Human opportunistic pathogens were predominant in carrot and onion, whereas plant beneficial bacteria dominated in cucumber and tomato. Out of the 104 isolates, 16.25% are human pathogens and 26.5% are human opportunistic pathogens. CONCLUSIONS Existence of a high population of plant beneficial bacteria was found to have suppressed the population of plant and human pathogens. There is a greater potential to study the native endophytic plant beneficial bacteria for developing them as biocontrol agents against human pathogens that are harboured by plants.
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- Angamuthu Nithya
- School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore, 632014, India
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- School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore, 632014, India.
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Shetaia YMH, El Khalik WAA, Mohamed TM, Farahat LA, ElMekawy A. Potential biodegradation of crude petroleum oil by newly isolated halotolerant microbial strains from polluted Red Sea area. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2016; 111:435-442. [PMID: 26902685 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.02.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2015] [Revised: 02/12/2016] [Accepted: 02/14/2016] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Two microbial isolates from oil polluted Red Sea water in Egypt, designated as RS-Y1 and RS-F3, were found capable of degrading Belayim mix (BX) crude oil. Strains RS-Y1 and RS-F3 were assigned to the genera Lipomyces tetrasporus and Paecilomyces variotii based on their morphological and physiological characteristics. Both isolates were compared for the biodegradation of crude petroleum-oil hydrocarbons in basal salt medium supplemented with 5% (w/v) of BX-crude oil. Gas chromatography profile showed that the biodegradation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) inoculated with L. tetrasporus (68.3%) and P. variotii (58.15%) along with their consortium (66%) significantly reduced TPHs levels as compared to the control after 30days. L. tetrasporus (44.5%) was more effective than P. variotii strain (32.89%) in reducing the unresolved complex mixtures (UCM) content from the medium. Both isolates exhibited a strong growth over a wide range of salinity (5-45g/L NaCl).
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City (USC), Sadat City, Egypt; School of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
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Whole-Genome Sequence of Pseudomonas xanthomarina Strain UASWS0955, a Potential Biological Agent for Agricultural and Environmental Uses. GENOME ANNOUNCEMENTS 2016; 4:4/5/e01136-16. [PMID: 27738044 PMCID: PMC5064117 DOI: 10.1128/genomea.01136-16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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We report here the whole-genome shotgun sequence of the strain UASWS0955 of the species Pseudomonas xanthomarina, isolated from sewage sludge. This genome was obtained with an Illumina MiniSeq and is the second genome registered for this species, which is considered as a promising resource for agriculture and bioremediation of contaminated soils.
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Lim MW, Lau EV, Poh PE. A comprehensive guide of remediation technologies for oil contaminated soil - Present works and future directions. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2016; 109:14-45. [PMID: 27267117 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 164] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Revised: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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UNLABELLED Oil spills result in negative impacts on the environment, economy and society. Due to tidal and waves actions, the oil spillage affects the shorelines by adhering to the soil, making it difficult for immediate cleaning of the soil. As shoreline clean-up is the most costly component of a response operation, there is a need for effective oil remediation technologies. This paper provides a review on the remediation technologies for soil contaminated with various types of oil, including diesel, crude oil, petroleum, lubricating oil, bitumen and bunker oil. The methods discussed include solvent extraction, bioremediation, phytoremediation, chemical oxidation, electrokinetic remediation, thermal technologies, ultrasonication, flotation and integrated remediation technologies. Each of these technologies was discussed, and associated with their advantages, disadvantages, advancements and future work in detail. Nonetheless, it is important to note that no single remediation technology is considered the best solution for the remediation of oil contaminated soil. CAPSULE This review provides a comprehensive literature on the various remediation technologies studied in the removal of different oil types from soil.
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- Mee Wei Lim
- School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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Mustafa GA, Abd-Elgawad A, Ouf A, Siam R. The Egyptian Red Sea coastal microbiome: A study revealing differential microbial responses to diverse anthropogenic pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2016; 214:892-902. [PMID: 27179234 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Revised: 04/01/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
The Red Sea is considered one of the youngest oceanic systems, with unique physical, geochemical and biological characteristics. Tourism, industrialization, extensive fishing, oil processing and shipping are extensive sources of pollution in the Red Sea. We analyzed the geochemical characteristics and microbial community of sediments along the Egyptian coast of the Red Sea. Our sites mainly included 1) four ports used for shipping aluminum, ilmenite and phosphate; 2) a site previously reported to have suffered extensive oil spills; and 3) a site impacted by tourism. Two major datasets for the sediment of ten Red Sea coastal sites were generated; i) a chemical dataset included measurements of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and sulfur, metals and selected semi-volatile oil; and ii) a 16S rRNA Pyrotags bacterial metagenomic dataset. Based on the taxonomic assignments of the 16S rRNA Pyrotags to major bacterial groups, we report 30 taxa constituting an Egyptian Red Sea Coastal Microbiome. Bacteria that degrade hydrocarbons were predominant in the majority of the sites, particularly in two ports where they reached up to 76% of the total identified genera. In contrast, sulfate-reducing and sulfate-oxidizing bacteria dominated two lakes at the expense of other hydrocarbon metabolizers. Despite the reported "Egyptian Red Sea Coastal Microbiome," sites with similar anthropogenic pollutants showed unique microbial community abundances. This suggests that the abundance of a specific bacterial community is an evolutionary mechanism induced in response to selected anthropogenic pollutants.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ghada A Mustafa
- Biology Department, Biotechnology Graduate Program and YJ-Science and Technology Research Center, American University in Cairo, New Cairo Campus, AUC Avenue, PO Box 74, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Tourism Development Authority, Ministry of Tourism, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biology Department, Biotechnology Graduate Program and YJ-Science and Technology Research Center, American University in Cairo, New Cairo Campus, AUC Avenue, PO Box 74, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Biology Department, Biotechnology Graduate Program and YJ-Science and Technology Research Center, American University in Cairo, New Cairo Campus, AUC Avenue, PO Box 74, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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