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Zhao Z, Wu M, Cai G, Duan W, Puppala AJ. Theoretical assessment of influential factors and application in chlorinated hydrocarbon detection with membrane interface probe. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 472:134481. [PMID: 38723483 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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The membrane interface probe (MIP) is an efficient and economical in-situ tool for chlorinated hydrocarbon (CH) contaminated site investigation. Given that the interpretation of MIP test is currently limited to a qualitative level, a theoretical model considering multiphase flow and multifield coupling is firstly proposed to simulate MIP test process. This model can consider phase change, membrane effect, adsorption and dissolution of the CH liquid, gas diffusion, and evaporation. Then, the model is used to study the changes in soil temperature and soil CH concentration during MIP test, as well as the influences of soil CH concentration and soil properties (initial water saturation, soil intrinsic permeability, and thermal properties) on MIP response. Finally, a simplified MIP interpretation model is developed based on parametric analysis results and verified against field and laboratory test data. It is found that the soil CH concentration, rather than soil properties, dominates the MIP response. The simplified interpretation model can deliver practical prediction of the CH concentration through the detected results by MIP, which may improve the applicability of MIP.
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- Zening Zhao
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China; Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China; School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China; School of Civil Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China.
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- College of Civil Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China.
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- Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3136, USA
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Hamdi FM, Altaee A, Alsaka L, Ibrar I, Al-Ejji M, Zhou J, Samal AK, Hawari AH. Iron slag/activated carbon-electrokinetic system with anolyte recycling for single and mixture heavy metals remediation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 930:172516. [PMID: 38636874 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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The electrokinetic process has been proposed for in-situ soil remediation to minimize excavation work and exposure to hazardous materials. The precipitation of heavy metals in alkaline pH near the cathode is still challenging. Reactive filter media and enhancement agents have been used in electrokinetics to enhance the removal of heavy metals. This study investigated coupling industrial iron slag waste and iron slag-activated carbon reactive filter media with electrokinetic for a single and mixture of heavy metals treatment. Instead of using acid enhancement agents, the anolyte solution was recycled to neutralize the alkaline front at the cathode, reducing the operation cost and chemical use. Experiments were conducted for 2 and 3 weeks at 20 mA electric current. Copper removal increased from 3.11 % to 23 % when iron slag reactive filter media was coupled with electrokinetic. Copper removal increased to 70.14 % in the electrokinetic experiment with iron slag-activated carbon reactive filter media. The copper removal increased to 89.21 % when the anolyte solution was recycled to the cathode compartment. Copper removal reached 93.45 % when the reactive filter media-electrokinetic process with anolyte recirculation was extended to 3 weeks. The reactive filter media- an electrokinetic process with anolyte recycling was evaluated for removing copper, nickel, and zinc mixture, and results revealed 81.1 % copper removal, 89.04 % nickel removal, and 92.31 % zinc removal in a 3-week experiment. The greater nickel and zinc removal is attributed to their higher solubility than copper. The results demonstrated the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of the electrokinetic with iron slag-activated carbon reactive filter media with anolyte recirculation for soil remediation from heavy metals.
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- Faris M Hamdi
- Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia; Department of Civil Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan 82822, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia.
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- Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Center of Advanced Materials, Qatar University, PO Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain University, Ramanagara, Bangalore 562 112, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, PO Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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Conde Molina D, Di Gregorio V. Enhancing biodegradation of vegetable oil-contaminated soil with soybean texturized waste, spent mushroom substrate, and stabilized poultry litter in microcosm systems. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:237. [PMID: 38853194 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-04040-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Industrial activities contribute to environmental pollution, particularly through unregulated effluent discharges, causing adverse effects on ecosystems. Vegetable oils, as insoluble substances, exacerbate this pollution, forming impermeable films and affecting the oxygen transfer, leading to serious habitat disruption. Organic wastes, such as soybean texturized waste, spent mushroom substrate, and stabilized poultry litter, were assessed for their efficacy in enhancing the degradation of vegetable oil in contaminated soil. For this purpose, contaminated soil was amended with each of the wastes (10% w/w) using microcosm systems, which were monitored physico-chemically, microbiologically and toxicologically. Results indicate that the wastes promoted significant oil degradation, achieving 83.1, 90.7, and 86.2% removal for soybean texturized waste, spent mushroom substrate, and stabilized poultry litter, respectively, within a 90-day period. Additionally, they positively influenced soil microbial activity, as evidenced by increased levels of culturable microorganisms and hydrolytic microbial activity. While bioassays indicated no phytotoxicity in most cases, soybean texturized waste exhibited inhibitory effects on seed germination and root elongation of Lactuca sativa. This study significantly enhances our comprehension of remediation techniques for sites tainted with vegetable oils, highlighting the critical role of organic waste as eco-friendly agents in soil restoration. Emphasizing the practical implications of these findings is imperative to underscore the relevance and urgency of addressing vegetable oil contamination in soil. Moving forward, tailored strategies considering both contaminant characteristics and soil ecosystem traits are vital for ensuring effective and sustainable soil remediation.
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- Debora Conde Molina
- Grupo de Biotecnología y Nanotecnología Aplicada, Facultad Regional Delta, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, San Martín 1171, 2804, Campana, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Grupo de Biotecnología y Nanotecnología Aplicada, Facultad Regional Delta, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, San Martín 1171, 2804, Campana, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Ma M, An N, Wang Y, Zhao C, Cui Z, Zhou W, Gu M, Li Q. Sulfur-containing iron carbon nanocomposites activate persulfate for combined chemical oxidation and microbial remediation of petroleum-polluted soil. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:133889. [PMID: 38422735 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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In this study, sulfur-containing iron carbon nanocomposites (S@Fe-CN) were synthesized by calcining iron-loaded biomass and utilized to activate persulfate (PS) for the combined chemical oxidation and microbial remediation of petroleum-polluted soil. The highest removal efficiency of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) was achieved at 0.2% of activator, 1% of PS and 1:1 soil-water ratio. The EPR and quenching experiments demonstrated that the degradation of TPHs was caused by the combination of 1O2,·OH, SO4·-, and O2·-. In the S@Fe-CN activated PS (S@Fe-CN/PS) system, the degradation of TPHs underwent two phases: chemical oxidation (days 0 to 3) and microbial degradation (days 3 to 28), with kinetic constants consistent with the pseudo-first-order kinetics of chemical and microbial remediation, respectively. In the S@Fe-CN/PS system, soil enzyme activities decreased and then increased, indicating that microbial activities were restored after chemical oxidation under the protection of the activators. The microbial community analysis showed that the S@Fe-CN/PS group affected the abundance and structure of microorganisms, with the relative abundance of TPH-degrading bacteria increased after 28 days. Moreover, S@Fe-CN/PS enhanced the microbial interactions and mitigated microbial competition, thereby improving the ability of indigenous microorganisms to degrade TPHs.
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- Mengyu Ma
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266200, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266200, PR China
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- Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250100, PR China
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- Shandong Provincial Soil Pollution Prevention and Control Centre, Jinan 250012, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266200, PR China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, PR China
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- Sinopec Petroleum Engineering & Design Co., Ltd., Dongying 257100, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266200, PR China.
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Zhang M, Chen Q, Gong Z. Microbial remediation of petroleum-contaminated soil focused on the mechanism and microbial response: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:33325-33346. [PMID: 38709405 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33474-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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The environmental pollution caused by petroleum hydrocarbons has received considerable attention in recent years. Microbial remediation has emerged as the preferred method for the degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons, which is experiencing rapid development driven by advancements in molecular biology. Herein, the capacity of different microorganisms used for crude oil bioremediation was reviewed. Moreover, factors influencing the effectiveness of microbial remediation were discussed. Microbial remediation methods, such as bioaugmentation, biostimulation, and bioventilation, are summarized in this review. Aerobic and anaerobic degradation mechanisms were reviewed to elucidate the metabolic pathways involved. The impacts of petroleum hydrocarbons on microorganisms and the environment were also revealed. A brief overview of synthetic biology and a unique perspective of technique combinations were presented to provide insight into research trends. The challenges and future outlook were also presented to stimulate contemplation of the mechanisms involved and the development of innovative techniques.
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- Mingjian Zhang
- School of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology of Liaoning Province, School of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology of Liaoning Province, School of Life Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116081, People's Republic of China.
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Ashkanani Z, Mohtar R, Al-Enezi S, Smith PK, Calabrese S, Ma X, Abdullah M. AI-assisted systematic review on remediation of contaminated soils with PAHs and heavy metals. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 468:133813. [PMID: 38402679 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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This systematic review addresses soil contamination by crude oil, a pressing global environmental issue, by exploring effective treatment strategies for sites co-contaminated with heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Our study aims to answer pivotal research questions: (1) What are the interaction mechanisms between heavy metals and PAHs in contaminated soils, and how do these affect the efficacy of different remediation methods? (2) What are the challenges and limitations of combined remediation techniques for co-contaminated soils compared to single-treatment methods in terms of efficiency, stability, and specificity? (3) How do various factors influence the effectiveness of biological, chemical, and physical remediation methods, both individually and combined, in co-contaminated soils, and what role do specific agents play in the degradation, immobilization, or removal of heavy metals and PAHs under diverse environmental conditions? (4) Do AI-powered search tools offer a superior alternative to conventional search methodologies for executing an exhaustive systematic review? Utilizing big-data analytics and AI tools such as Litmaps.co, ResearchRabbit, and MAXQDA, this study conducts a thorough analysis of remediation techniques for soils co-contaminated with heavy metals and PAHs. It emphasizes the significance of cation-π interactions and soil composition in dictating the solubility and behavior of these pollutants. The study pays particular attention to the interplay between heavy metals and PAH solubility, as well as the impact of soil properties like clay type and organic matter on heavy metal adsorption, which results in nonlinear sorption patterns. The research identifies a growing trend towards employing combined remediation techniques, especially biological strategies like biostimulation-bioaugmentation, noting their effectiveness in laboratory settings, albeit with potentially higher costs in field applications. Plants such as Medicago sativa L. and Solanum nigrum L. are highlighted for their effectiveness in phytoremediation, working synergistically with beneficial microbes to decompose contaminants. Furthermore, the study illustrates that the incorporation of biochar and surfactants, along with chelating agents like EDTA, can significantly enhance treatment efficiency. However, the research acknowledges that varying environmental conditions necessitate site-specific adaptations in remediation strategies. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) findings indicate that while high-energy methods like Steam Enhanced Extraction and Thermal Resistivity - ERH are effective, they also entail substantial environmental and financial costs. Conversely, Natural Attenuation, despite being a low-impact and cost-effective option, may require prolonged monitoring. The study advocates for an integrative approach to soil remediation, one that harmoniously balances environmental sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and the specific requirements of contaminated sites. It underscores the necessity of a holistic strategy that combines various remediation methods, tailored to meet both regulatory compliance and the long-term sustainability of decontamination efforts.
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- Zainab Ashkanani
- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Petroleum Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Al-Ahmadi, Kuwait
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840, USA
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- Sultan Qaboos University, College of Arts & Social Sciences. Al-Khoud, Sultanate of Oman
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Sun J, Shi S, Zheng J, Zheng X, Xu X, Liu K, Wei P, Chen Q, Liu F, Zhao C, Zhang X. An immobilized composite microbial material combined with slow release agents enhances oil-contaminated groundwater remediation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 919:170762. [PMID: 38340862 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Microbial remediation of oil-contaminated groundwater is often limited by the low temperature and lack of nutrients in the groundwater environment, resulting in low degradation efficiency and a short duration of effectiveness. In order to overcome this problem, an immobilized composite microbial material and two types of slow release agents (SRA) were creatively prepared. Three oil-degrading bacteria, Serratia marcescens X, Serratia sp. BZ-L I1 and Klebsiella pneumoniae M3, were isolated from oil-contaminated groundwater, enriched and compounded, after which the biodegradation rate of the Venezuelan crude oil and diesel in groundwater at 15 °C reached 63 % and 79 %, respectively. The composite microbial agent was immobilized on a mixed material of silver nitrate-modified zeolite and activated carbon with a mass ratio of 1:5, which achieved excellent oil adsorption and water permeability performance. The slow release processes of spherical and tablet SRAs (SSRA, TSRA) all fit well with the Korsmeyer-Peppas kinetic model, and the nitrogen release mechanism of SSRA N2 followed Fick's law of diffusion. The highest oil removal rates by the immobilized microbial material combined with SSRA N2 and oxygen SRA reached 94.9 % (sand column experiment) and 75.1 % (sand tank experiment) during the 45 days of remediation. Moreover, the addition of SRAs promoted the growth of oil-degrading bacteria based on microbial community analysis. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of using immobilized microbial material combined with SRAs to achieve a high efficiency and long-term microbial remediation of oil contaminated shallow groundwater.
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- Juan Sun
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Beijing 102206, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Beijing 102206, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- Jianghan Machinery Research Institute Limited Co. of CNPC, Wuhan 430074, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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Žaltauskaitė J, Meištininkas R, Dikšaitytė A, Degutytė-Fomins L, Mildažienė V, Naučienė Z, Žūkienė R, Koga K. Heavy fuel oil-contaminated soil remediation by individual and bioaugmentation-assisted phytoremediation with Medicago sativa and with cold plasma-treated M. sativa. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:30026-30038. [PMID: 38594559 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33182-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Developing an optimal environmentally friendly bioremediation strategy for petroleum products is of high interest. This study investigated heavy fuel oil (HFO)-contaminated soil (4 and 6 g kg-1) remediation by individual and combined bioaugmentation-assisted phytoremediation with alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) and with cold plasma (CP)-treated M. sativa. After 14 weeks of remediation, HFO removal efficiency was in the range between 61 and 80% depending on HFO concentration and remediation technique. Natural attenuation had the lowest HFO removal rate. As demonstrated by growth rate and biomass acquisition, M. sativa showed good tolerance to HFO contamination. Cultivation of M. sativa enhanced HFO degradation and soil quality improvement. Bioaugmentation-assisted phytoremediation was up to 18% more efficient in HFO removal through alleviated HFO stress to plants, stimulated plant growth, and biomass acquisition. Cold plasma seed treatment enhanced HFO removal by M. sativa at low HFO contamination and in combination with bioaugmentation it resulted in up to 14% better HFO removal compared to remediation with CP non-treated and non-bioaugmented M. sativa. Our results show that the combination of different remediation techniques is an effective soil rehabilitation strategy to remove HFO and improve soil quality. CP plant seed treatment could be a promising option in soil clean-up and valorization.
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- Jūratė Žaltauskaitė
- Laboratory of Heat Equipment Research and Testing, Lithuanian Energy Institute, Breslaujos 3, 44404, Kaunas, Lithuania.
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University, Universiteto 10, Akademija, Kaunas District, Lithuania.
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- Laboratory of Heat Equipment Research and Testing, Lithuanian Energy Institute, Breslaujos 3, 44404, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University, Universiteto 10, Akademija, Kaunas District, Lithuania
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University, Universiteto 10, Akademija, Kaunas District, Lithuania
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University, Universiteto 10, Akademija, Kaunas District, Lithuania
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University, Universiteto 10, Akademija, Kaunas District, Lithuania
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University, Universiteto 10, Akademija, Kaunas District, Lithuania
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- Center of Plasma Nano-Interface Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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Taharia M, Dey D, Das K, Sukul U, Chen JS, Banerjee P, Dey G, Sharma RK, Lin PY, Chen CY. Microbial induced carbonate precipitation for remediation of heavy metals, ions and radioactive elements: A comprehensive exploration of prospective applications in water and soil treatment. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 271:115990. [PMID: 38262090 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.115990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Improper disposal practices have caused environmental disruptions, possessing by heavy metal ions and radioactive elements in water and soil, where the innovative and sustainable remediation strategies are significantly imperative in last few decades. Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) has emerged as a pioneering technology for remediating contaminated soil and water. Generally, MICP employs urease-producing microorganisms to decompose urea (NH2CONH2) into ammonium (NH4+and carbon dioxide (CO2), thereby increasing pH levels and inducing carbonate precipitation (CO32-), and effectively removing remove contaminants. Nonetheless, the intricate mechanism underlying heavy metal mineralization poses a significant challenge, constraining its application in contaminants engineering, particularly in the context of prolonged heavy metal leaching over time and its efficacy in adverse environmental conditions. This review provides a comprehensive idea of recent development of MICP and its application in environmental engineering, examining metabolic pathways, mineral precipitation mechanisms, and environmental factors as well as providing future perspectives for commercial utilization. The use of ureolytic bacteria in MICP demonstrates cost-efficiency, environmental compatibility, and successful pollutant abatement over tradition bioremediation techniques, and bio-synthesis of nanoparticles. limitations such as large-scale application, elevated Ca2+levels in groundwater, and gradual contaminant release need to be overcome. The possible future research directions for MICP technology, emphasizing its potential in conventional remediation, CO2 sequestration, bio-material synthesis, and its role in reducing environmental impact for long-term economic benefits.
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- Md Taharia
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), AcSIR Headquarters CSIR-HRDC campus, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Graduate Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Graduate Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan; Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, 168 University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan; Center for Nano Bio-Detection, Center for Innovative Research on Aging Society, AIM-HI, National Chung Cheng University, 168, University Road, Min-Hsiung, Chiayi County 62102, Taiwan.
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Wang Y, Sun S, Liu Q, Su Y, Zhang H, Zhu M, Tang F, Gu Y, Zhao C. Characteristic microbiome and synergistic mechanism by engineering agent MAB-1 to evaluate oil-contaminated soil biodegradation in different layer soil. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:10802-10817. [PMID: 38212565 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-31891-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Bioremediation is a sustainable and pollution-free technology for crude oil-contaminated soil. However, most studies are limited to the remediation of shallow crude oil-contaminated soil, while ignoring the deeper soil. Here, a high-efficiency composite microbial agent MAB-1 was provided containing Bacillus (naphthalene and pyrene), Acinetobacter (cyclohexane), and Microbacterium (xylene) to be synergism degradation of crude oil components combined with other treatments. According to the crude oil degradation rate, the up-layer (63.64%), middle-layer (50.84%), and underlying-layer (54.21%) crude oil-contaminated soil are suitable for bioaugmentation (BA), biostimulation (BS), and biostimulation+bioventing (BS+BV), respectively. Combined with GC-MS and carbon number distribution analysis, under the optimal biotreatment, the degradation rates of 2-ring and 3-ring PAHs in layers soil were about 70% and 45%, respectively, and the medium and long-chain alkanes were reduced during the remediation. More importantly, the relative abundance of bacteria associated with crude oil degradation increased in each layer after the optimal treatment, such as Microbacterium (2.10-14%), Bacillus (2.56-12.1%), and Acinetobacter (0.95-12.15%) in the up-layer soil; Rhodococcus (1.5-6.9%) in the middle-layer soil; and Pseudomonas (3-5.4%) and Rhodococcus (1.3-13.2%) in the underlying-layer soil. Our evaluation results demonstrated that crude oil removal can be accelerated by adopting appropriate bioremediation approach for different depths of soil, providing a new perspective for the remediation of actual crude oil-contaminated sites.
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- Yaru Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, No.66 Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, No.66 Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China.
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, No.66 Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, No.66 Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, No.66 Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, No.66 Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, No.66 Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, No.66 Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, No.66 Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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Wang J, Zhang Y, Liu T, Shi Y, Ding Y, Zhang Y, Xu W, Zhang X, Wang Y, Li D. A biodegradable chitosan-based polymer for sustained nutrient release to stimulate groundwater hydrocarbon-degrading microflora. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 344:140346. [PMID: 37832890 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated groundwater often has a low indigenous microorganism population and lacks the necessary nutrient substrates for biodegradation reaction, resulting in a weak natural remediation ability within the groundwater ecosystem. In this paper, we utilized the principle of petroleum hydrocarbon degradation by microorganisms to identify effective nutrients (NaH2PO4, K2HPO4, NH4NO3, CaCl2, MgSO4·7H2O, FeSO4·7H2O, and VB12) and optimize nutrient substrate allocation through a combination of actual surveys of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated sites and microcosm experiments. Building on this, combining biostimulation and controlled-release technology, we developed a biodegradable chitosan-based encapsulated targeted biostimulant (i.e., YZ-1) characterized by easy uptake, good stability, controllable slow-release migration, and longevity to stimulate indigenous microflora in groundwater to efficiently degrade petroleum hydrocarbon. Results showed that YZ-1 extended the active duration of nutrient components by 5-6 times, with a sustainable release time exceeding 2 months. Under YZ-1 stimulation, microorganisms grew rapidly, increasing the degradation rate of petroleum hydrocarbon (10 mg L-1) by indigenous microorganisms from 43.03% to 79.80% within 7 d. YZ-1 can easily adapt to varying concentrations of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated groundwater. Specifically, in the range of 2-20 mg L-1 of petroleum hydrocarbon, the indigenous microflora was able to degrade 71.73-80.54% of the petroleum hydrocarbon within a mere 7 d. YZ-1 injection facilitated the delivery of nutrient components into the underground environment, improved the conversion ability of inorganic electron donors/receptors in the indigenous microbial community system, and strengthened the co-metabolism mechanism among microorganisms, achieving the goal of efficient petroleum hydrocarbon degradation.
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- Jili Wang
- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021,China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021,China.
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021,China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021,China; Changchun Gold Research Institute Co., Ltd, Changchun 130021, China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021,China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021,China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021,China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021,China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021,China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021,China
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Romantschuk M, Lahti-Leikas K, Kontro M, Galitskaya P, Talvenmäki H, Simpanen S, Allen JA, Sinkkonen A. Bioremediation of contaminated soil and groundwater by in situ biostimulation. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1258148. [PMID: 38029190 PMCID: PMC10658714 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1258148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Bioremediation by in situ biostimulation is an attractive alternative to excavation of contaminated soil. Many in situ remediation methods have been tested with some success; however, due to highly variable results in realistic field conditions, they have not been implemented as widely as they might deserve. To ensure success, methods should be validated under site-analogous conditions before full scale use, which requires expertise and local knowledge by the implementers. The focus here is on indigenous microbial degraders and evaluation of their performance. Identifying and removing biodegradation bottlenecks for degradation of organic pollutants is essential. Limiting factors commonly include: lack of oxygen or alternative electron acceptors, low temperature, and lack of essential nutrients. Additional factors: the bioavailability of the contaminating compound, pH, distribution of the contaminant, and soil structure and moisture, and in some cases, lack of degradation potential which may be amended with bioaugmentation. Methods to remove these bottlenecks are discussed. Implementers should also be prepared to combine methods or use them in sequence. Chemical/physical means may be used to enhance biostimulation. The review also suggests tools for assessing sustainability, life cycle assessment, and risk assessment. To help entrepreneurs, decision makers, and methods developers in the future, we suggest founding a database for otherwise seldom reported unsuccessful interventions, as well as the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in site evaluation and decision-making.
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- Martin Romantschuk
- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Lahti, Finland
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- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Lahti, Finland
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- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Lahti, Finland
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- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Lahti, Finland
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- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Lahti, Finland
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- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Lahti, Finland
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- Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Horticulture Technologies, Turku, Finland
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Ejaz M, Gul A, Ozturk M, Hafeez A, Turkyilmaz Unal B, Jan SU, Siddique MT. Nanotechnologies for environmental remediation and their ecotoxicological impacts. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:1368. [PMID: 37875634 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11661-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Environmental nanoremediation is an emerging technology that aims to rapidly and efficiently remove contaminants from the polluted sites using engineered nanomaterials (ENMs). Inorganic nanoparticles which are generally metallic, silica-based, carbon-based, or polymeric in nature serve to remediate through chemical reactions, filtration, or adsorption. Their greater surface area per unit mass and high reactivity enable them to treat groundwater, wastewater, oilfields, and toxic industrial contaminants. Despite the growing interest in nanotechnological solutions for bioremediation, the environmental and human hazard associated with their use is raising concerns globally. Nanoremediation techniques when compared to conventional remediation solutions show increased effectivity in terms of cost and time; however, the main challenge is the ability of ENMs to remove contaminants from different environmental mediums by safeguarding the ecosystem. ENMs improving the accretion of the pollutant and increasing their bioavailability should be rectified along with the vigilant management of their transfer to the upper levels of the food chain which subsequently causes biomagnification. The ecosystem-centered approach will help monitor the ecotoxicological impacts of nanoremediation considering the safety, sustainability, and proper disposal of ENMs. The environment and human health risk assessment of each novel engineered nanomaterial along with the regulation of life cycle assessment (LCA) tools of ENMs for nanoremediation can help investigate the possible environmental hazard. This review focuses on the currently available nanotechnological methods used for environmental remediation and their potential toxicological impacts on the ecosystem.
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- Mahnoor Ejaz
- Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Botany Department and Centre for Environmental Studies, Ege University, Izmir, Türkiye.
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- Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Arts and Science, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, Nigde, Türkiye
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biosciences, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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Biabani R, Ferrari P, Vaccari M. Best management practices for minimizing undesired effects of thermal remediation and soil washing on soil properties. A review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:103480-103495. [PMID: 37702866 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29656-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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The use of remediated soils as end-of-life materials raises some challenges including policy and regulation, permits and specifications, technological limitations, knowledge and information, costs, as well as quality and performance associated with using them. Therefore, a set of procedures must be followed to preserve the quality and fundamental properties of soil during a remediation process. This study presented a comprehensive review regarding the fundamental impacts of thermal desorption (TD) and soil washing (SW) on soil characteristics. The effects of main operating parameters of TD and SW on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil were systematically reviewed. In TD, temperature has a more remarkable effect on physic-chemical and biological characteristics of soil than heating time. Therefore, decrease in temperature within a suitable range prevents unreversible changes on soil properties. In SW, more attention should be paid to extraction process of contaminants from soil particles. Using the right dosage and type of chelating agents, surfactants, solvents, and other additives can help to avoid problems with recovery or treatment using conventional methods. In addition, this review introduced a framework for implementing sustainable remediation approaches based on a holistic approach to best management practices (BMPs), which, besides reducing the risks associated with different pollutants, might provide new horizons for decreasing the unfavourable impacts of TD and SW on soil.
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- Roya Biabani
- Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture, Land and Environment, University of Brescia, Via Branze 38, 25123, Brescia, Italy.
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- Research and Innovation, Brixiambiente Srl, 22 Via Molino Emili, Maclodio, Italy
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- Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture, Land and Environment, University of Brescia, Via Branze 38, 25123, Brescia, Italy
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Dai X, Lv J, Fu P, Guo S. Microbial remediation of oil-contaminated shorelines: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:93491-93518. [PMID: 37572250 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29151-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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Frequent marine oil spills have led to increasingly serious oil pollution along shorelines. Microbial remediation has become a research hotspot of intertidal oil pollution remediation because of its high efficiency, low cost, environmental friendliness, and simple operation. Many microorganisms are able to convert oil pollutants into non-toxic substances through their growth and metabolism. Microorganisms use enzymes' catalytic activities to degrade oil pollutants. However, microbial remediation efficiency is affected by the properties of the oil pollutants, microbial community, and environmental conditions. Feasible field microbial remediation technologies for oil spill pollution in the shorelines mainly include the addition of high-efficiency oil degrading bacteria (immobilized bacteria), nutrients, biosurfactants, and enzymes. Limitations to the field application of microbial remediation technology mainly include slow start-up, rapid failure, long remediation time, and uncontrolled environmental impact. Improving the environmental adaptability of microbial remediation technology and developing sustainable microbial remediation technology will be the focus of future research. The feasibility of microbial remediation techniques should also be evaluated comprehensively.
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- Xiaoli Dai
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Remediation of Industrial Pollution Sites, Institute of Resources and Environment, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing, 10089, China.
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- China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, 102249, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Hainan, 570228, China
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- China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing, 102249, China
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Wyszkowski M, Kordala N. Applicability of Compost and Mineral Materials for Reducing the Effect of Diesel Oil on Trace Element Content in Soil. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16103655. [PMID: 37241282 DOI: 10.3390/ma16103655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Petroleum-derived substances have become the factor adversely affecting the soil quality and, also, crop production. However, the ability to immobilise contaminants is limited in anthropogenically altered soils. Therefore, a study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of soil contamination with diesel oil (0, 2.5, 5 and 10 cm3 kg-1) on the contents of trace elements in the soil and determine the suitability of different neutralising materials (compost, bentonite and calcium oxide) for the in situ stabilisation of soil contaminated with this petroleum derivative. In the soil contaminated with the highest dose of diesel oil (10 cm3 kg-1), a decrease in chromium, zinc and cobalt and an increase in the total nickel, iron and cadmium concentrations were found in the series without the addition of neutralising materials. Remediation with compost and mineral materials contributed to a significant reduction of nickel and iron, as well as cobalt, in soil (calcium oxide only). All materials used contributed to an increase in cadmium, chromium, manganese and copper in the soil. The above-mentioned materials (most notably calcium oxide) can be successfully used to reduce the effect of diesel oil on the contents of some trace elements in soil.
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- Mirosław Wyszkowski
- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Łódzki 4 Sq., 10-727 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Łódzki 4 Sq., 10-727 Olsztyn, Poland
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Chen Y, Dong M, Lyu P, Wang A, Wang H, Li J. Analysis of metal(loid) pollution and possibilities of electrokinetic phytoremediation of abandoned coking plant soil. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 870:161982. [PMID: 36739040 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161982] [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: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In this study, the spatial distribution of eight metal(loid)s in the soil of an abandoned coking plant in Shanxi, China, was mapped, and the ecological and health risks of the coking plant were assessed. The results showed that the soil Pb content of the coking plant greatly exceeded the background value, and Hg, Cd and Pb were the most polluting factors contributing to the considerable ecological risk level. There was also a non-carcinogenic risk in the coking plant, in which oral intake was the main pathway, and As, Pb and Cr were the main contributors. As the main contributor to ecological risk and non-carcinogenic risks and the most polluting metal, Pb was selected as a priority pollutant in the coking plant. Based on the detected concentration of Pb in the coking plant soil and in consideration of phytostabilization, ryegrass, alfalfa and castor were employed to study the phytoremediation and electrokinetic-enhanced phytoremediation effect in a series of Pb-contaminated soils (0, 100, 200, 300 and 400 mg/kg). It was found that the underground parts of alfalfa and castor had stronger Pb enrichment ability, and their biomass and Pb absorption capacity were improved in electrokinetic remediation methods. The Pb absorption capacities of the tested plants and the promotion efficiencies of electrokinetic-enhanced phytoremediation followed the order castor > ryegrass > alfalfa. Under the optimal electrical conditions, the remediation efficiency of castor was increased by 106 %, 83 %, 51 % and 48 % in 100, 200, 300, and 400 mg/kg Pb-contaminated soils, respectively.
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- Yuan Chen
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control (SKLESPC), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control (SKLESPC), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Masyagina OV, Matvienko AI, Ponomareva TV, Grodnitskaya ID, Sideleva EV, Kadutskiy VK, Prudnikova SV, Bezbido VS, Kudryavtseva KA, Evgrafova SY. Soil contamination by diesel fuel destabilizes the soil microbial pools: Insights from permafrost soil incubations. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 323:121269. [PMID: 36780979 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121269] [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: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Arctic contamination by diesel fuel (DF) is of great concern because of the uncertain feedback of permafrost carbon (C) and soil microbiota to DF in the context of climate change in high latitudes. We conducted a laboratory incubation experiment with a gradient of DF addition ratios to examine the responses of the soil microbiota of the typical permafrost soils in the tundra ecosystems of the Norilsk region (Siberia). The study revealed initial heterogeneity in the microbial activity of the studied soils (Histic Gleyic Cryosols (CR-hi,gl), Turbic Cryosols (CR-tu), Turbic Spodic Folic Cryosols (CR-tu,sd,fo), Gleyic Fluvisols (FL-gl)). We applied the two-pool model for evaluation of the effect of DF on the proportions of C pools and revealed significant differences between soil types in the fast and slow C pools in response to DF addition. The results showed that DF addition treatments had varying effects on the fast and slow C pools, microbial activity, and microbial community structure in the studied soils. For minor exceptions, DF dramatically accelerated C loss from the slow C pool in all soil types. We assume that differences in C pool and microbiota responses to DF addition were caused by soil texture and changes in microbial community structure. We isolated Serratia proteamaculans, S. liquefaciens, S. plymuthica, Rhodococcus erythropolis, Pseudomonas antarctica, P. libanensis, P. brassicacearum, and P. chlororaphis from the DF-polluted soils. These species are recommended for bioremediation to mitigate the DF contamination of permafrost soils, especially regarding climate change and the sustainable well-being of Arctic ecosystems.
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- Oxana V Masyagina
- Sukachev Institute of Forest SB RAS, Federal Research Center "Krasnoyarsk Science Center SB RAS", 50/28 Akademgorodok St., 660036, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation.
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- Sukachev Institute of Forest SB RAS, Federal Research Center "Krasnoyarsk Science Center SB RAS", 50/28 Akademgorodok St., 660036, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
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- Sukachev Institute of Forest SB RAS, Federal Research Center "Krasnoyarsk Science Center SB RAS", 50/28 Akademgorodok St., 660036, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
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- Sukachev Institute of Forest SB RAS, Federal Research Center "Krasnoyarsk Science Center SB RAS", 50/28 Akademgorodok St., 660036, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation; Siberian Federal University, 660041, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
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- Sukachev Institute of Forest SB RAS, Federal Research Center "Krasnoyarsk Science Center SB RAS", 50/28 Akademgorodok St., 660036, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
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- Krasnoyarsk Regional Clinical Сentre of Motherhood and Сhildhood Care, 660074, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
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- Krasnoyarsk Regional Clinical Сentre of Motherhood and Сhildhood Care, 660074, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
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- Sukachev Institute of Forest SB RAS, Federal Research Center "Krasnoyarsk Science Center SB RAS", 50/28 Akademgorodok St., 660036, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation; Siberian Federal University, 660041, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation; Melnikov Permafrost Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 677010, Yakutsk, Russian Federation
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Saravanan A, Karishma S, Kumar PS, Rangasamy G. Biodegradation of oil-contaminated aqueous ecosystem using an immobilized fungi biomass and kinetic study. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 220:115252. [PMID: 36632883 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Remediation of environmental oil pollution with the usage of fungal organisms has proven to be a successful cleanup bioremediation method for organic contaminants. To investigate the breakdown of oil pollutants in water environments, biosurfactant-producing fungi have been isolated from oil-polluted soil samples. 16s rRNA sequencing technique was performed to identify the fungal organism and phylogenetic tree has been constructed. A variety of biosurfactant screening tests have demonstrated the better biosurfactant producing ability of fungi. The emulsion's stability, which is essential for the biodegradation process, was indicated by the emulsification index of 68.48% and emulsification activity of 1.3. In the isolated biosurfactant, important functional groups such as amino groups, lipids, and sugars were found according to thin layer chromatography analysis with a maximum retention value of 0.85. A maximum oil degradation of around 64% was observed with immobilized beads within 12 days. The half-life, and degradation removal rate constant of 20.21 days and 0.03 day-1, respectively, have been determined by the degradation kinetic analysis. GCMS analysis confirmed the highly degraded hydrocarbons such as nonanoic acid and pyrrolidine. The immobilized fungi exhibit better oil biodegradability in aqueous solutions.
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- A Saravanan
- Department of Sustainable Engineering, Institute of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India.
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- Department of Sustainable Engineering, Institute of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India.
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; University Centre for Research and Development & Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
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Xu S, Zhan J, Li L, Zhu Y, Liu J, Guo X. Total petroleum hydrocarbons and influencing factors in co-composting of rural sewage sludge and organic solid wastes. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 319:120911. [PMID: 36549453 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Co-composting is an efficient strategy for collaborative disposal of multiple organic wastes in rural areas. In this study, we explored the co-composting of rural sewage sludge and other organic solid wastes (corn stalks and kitchen waste), with a focus on the variation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) during this process. 12% corn-derived biochar was applied in the composting (BC), with no additives applied as the control treatment (CK). The TPH contents of piles after composting ranged from 0.70 to 0.74 mg/g, with overall removal efficiencies of 35.6% and 61.1% for CK and BC, respectively. The results indicate that the addition of 12% biochar increased the rate of TPH degradation and accelerated the degradation process. 16s rDNA high-throughput sequencing was applied to investigate the biodiversity and bacterial community succession during the composting process. Diverse bacterial communities with TPH degradation functions were observed in the composting process, including Acinetobacter, Flavobacterium, Paenibacillus, Pseudomonas, and Bacillus spp. These functional bacteria synergistically degraded TPH, with cooperative behavior dominating during composting. Biochar amendment enhanced the microbial activity and effectively promoted the biodegradation of TPH. The physicochemical properties of the compost piles, including environmental factors (pH and temperature), nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), and humic substances produced in composting (humic acids and fulvic acids), directly and indirectly affected the variation in TPH contents. In conclusion, this work illustrates the variation in TPH content and associated influencing factors during co-composting of rural organic solid wastes, providing valuable guidance toward the further optimization of rural organic waste management.
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- Su Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China.
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- POWERCHINA Group Environmental Engineering Co.,LTD, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310005, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China.
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Lv Y, Bao J, Dang Y, Liu D, Li T, Li S, Yu Y, Zhu L. Biochar aerogel enhanced remediation performances for heavy oil-contaminated soil through biostimulation strategy. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 443:130209. [PMID: 36327836 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Petroleum leakages can seriously damage the soil environment and cause a persistent harm to human health, due to the release of heavy oil pollutants with a high viscosity and high molecular weight. In this paper, biochar aerogel materials were successfully prepared under 600, 700 and 800 ℃ (accordingly labeled as 600-aerogel, 700-aerogel and 800-aerogel) with green, sustainable and abundant sisal leaves as raw materials for the remediation of heavy oil-contaminated soil. The remediation performances of biochar aerogel supplement for heavy oil-contaminated soil were investigated, while microbial abundance and community structure were characterized. The degradation efficiency of 600-aerogel, 700-aerogel and 800-aerogel treatments was accordingly 80.69%, 86.04% and 86.62% after 60 days. Apart from adsorption behavior, biostimulation strengthened the degradation efficiency, according to findings from first-order degradation kinetics. Biochar aerogel supplement basically increased genera microbial abundance for Sinomonas, Streptomyces, Sphingomonas and Massilia with petroleum degradation abilities through microorganisms' biostimulation. Sinomonas as the dominant genus with the highest abundance probably contributed much higher capacities to heavy oil degradation. This study can provide an inspiring reference for the development of green carbon-based materials to be applied in heavy oil-contaminated soils through biostimulation mechanisms.
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- Yuanfei Lv
- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou 510655, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou 510655, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China; State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China.
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Yang B, Zhou M, Meng Y, Chen K, Xu J, Huang X, Liu Y, Li L, Ma L, Chen M. Hydrocarbons removal and microbial community succession in petroleum-contaminated soil under hydrogen peroxide treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:27081-27091. [PMID: 36374389 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23875-z] [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: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Chemical oxidation as a pretreatment step coupled with bioremediation for petroleum-contaminated soil may pose serious impacts on indigenous microorganisms and the available nutrients. Petroleum-contaminated soil were treated by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) at initial concentrations of 105 mM (HH), 21 mM (HL), and 105 mM in three equal amounts (HT) without adding any external catalyst. The contents of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) and dissolved nutrients (total organic compounds, nitrogen, and phosphate), and the indigenous bacteria community succession (analyzed by high-throughput sequencing of 16S rDNA) were investigated over 50 days. Compared to the control treatment without H2O2 addition, H2O2 treatments for the petroleum-contaminated soil significantly promoted the TPH removal especially in the first 4 days and impacted the contents of dissolved nutrients. Both of chemical oxidation and nutrients contributed to microbial community structure changes in alpha diversity. Although the soil microbial community structure had undergone significant changes after different chemical oxidation pretreatments, Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Gemmatimonadetes, and Actinobacteria were the main bacterial phyla. Compared with adding H2O2 at one time, H2O2 added in stepwise was beneficial to indigenous bacterial diversity recovery and TPH removal. H2O2 oxidation treatments showed a great influence on the microbial community structures in the start-up stage, while recovery time rather than the oxidation treatments presented greater effects on the composition of the microbial community structure with the incubation time extended. Therefore, adding H2O2 as pretreatment for petroleum-contaminated soil showed little effect on the structure of soil indigenous microbial community from a long-term scale, and was conducive to the continuous removal of TPH by indigenous microorganisms.
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- Bing Yang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China.
- Institute of Industrial Hazardous Waste Disposal and Utilization, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China.
- Oil & Gas Field Applied Chemistry Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China
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- Safety, Environment and Technology Supervision Research Institute of PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, Chengdu, 610056, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China
- Institute of Industrial Hazardous Waste Disposal and Utilization, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan, China
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Liu Q, Wang Y, Sun S, Tang F, Chen H, Chen S, Zhao C, Li L. A novel chitosan-biochar immobilized microorganism strategy to enhance bioremediation of crude oil in soil. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 313:137367. [PMID: 36427578 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The chitosan-biochar composite is a clean and environmentally friendly immobilized microorganisms carrier. In this study, the chitosan-biochar composite as a carrier to immobilize a compound microbial agent contained Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus licheniformis, and investigated its role in the remediation of oil-contaminated soil. When using 1% (v/v) acetic acid, 3% (m/v) chitosan solution, 0.1% biochar, 4% (v/v) NaOH solution, freeze-drying 6 h, the optimal chitosan-biochar composite material could be obtained. The specific surfacearea of the material increased to 1.725 m2/g and the average pore size also increased from 130.2260 nm to 165.2980 nm after the addition of biochar through the analysis of specific surface area and pore size, which enlarged the contact area of microorganisms and crude oil with the material. SEM showed that the bacterial successfully adhered to the surface and internal of the material. Using FTIR, the results showed that the synthesis of composite carrier material was the covalent combination of -NH2 on chitosan and -COOH on biochar, forming a new chemical bond -NH-CO-. After 60 days of remediation of oil-contaminated soil, the removal rate of crude oil by chitosan-biochar composite immobilized microorganism method was 45.82%, which was 21.26% higher than that of natural remediation. Simultaneously, several oil-degrading bacteria increased at genus level, including Nocardioides (26.79%-33.09%), Bacillus (3.01%-4.10%), Dietzia (1.84%-5.56%), Pseudomonas (0-0.78%), among which Pseudomonas belongs to exogenous bacteria. The results indicated that the chitosan-biochar composite material has high application value in removing crude oil, and further provides a new strategy for bioremediation of oil-contaminated soil.
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- Qiyou Liu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Qingdao, 266580, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Qingdao, 266580, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Qingdao, 266580, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Qingdao, 266580, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Qingdao, 266580, China
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- College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Qingdao, 266580, China
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- College of Safety and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, PR China
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Rius-Ayra O, Biserova-Tahchieva A, Llorca-Isern N. Removal of dyes, oils, alcohols, heavy metals and microplastics from water with superhydrophobic materials. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 311:137148. [PMID: 36351466 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A wide variety of pollutants can be currently found in water that are extremely difficult to remove due to their chemical composition and properties. A lot of effort has been made to tackle this issue that directly affects the environment. In this scenario, superhydrophobic surfaces, which have a water contact angle >150°, have emerged as an innovative technology that could be applied in different ways. Their environmental applications show promise in removing emerging pollutants from water. While the number of publications on superhydrophobic materials has remained largely unchanged since 2019, the number of articles on the environmental applications of superhydrophobic surfaces is still rising, corroborating the interest in this area. Herein, we briefly present the basis of superhydrophobicity and show the different materials that have been used to remove pollutants from water. We have identified five types of emerging pollutants that are efficiently removed by superhydrophobic materials: oils, microplastics, dyes, heavy metals, and ethanol. Finally, the future challenges of these applications are also discussed, considering the state of the art of the environmental applications of superhydrophobic materials.
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- Oriol Rius-Ayra
- CPCM Departament de Ciència dels Materials i Química Física, Facultat de Química, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, 08028, Barcelona, Spain.
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- CPCM Departament de Ciència dels Materials i Química Física, Facultat de Química, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- CPCM Departament de Ciència dels Materials i Química Física, Facultat de Química, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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Tucci M, Viggi CC, Crognale S, Matturro B, Rossetti S, Capriotti AL, Cavaliere C, Cerrato A, Montone CM, Harnisch F, Aulenta F. Insights into the syntrophic microbial electrochemical oxidation of toluene: a combined chemical, electrochemical, taxonomical, functional gene-based, and metaproteomic approach. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 850:157919. [PMID: 35964739 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Biodegradation of aromatic hydrocarbons in anoxic contaminated environments is typically limited by the lack of bioavailable electron acceptors. Microbial electrochemical technologies (METs) are able to provide a virtually inexhaustible electron acceptor in the form of a solid electrode. Recently, we provided first experimental evidence for the syntrophic degradation of toluene in a continuous-flow bioelectrochemical reactor known as the "bioelectric well". Herein, we further analyzed the structure and function of the electroactive toluene-degrading microbiome using a suite of chemical, electrochemical, phylogenetic, proteomic, and functional gene-based analyses. The bioelectric well removed 83 ± 7 % of the toluene from the influent with a coulombic efficiency of 84 %. Cyclic voltammetry allowed to identify the formal potentials of four putative electron transfer sites, which ranged from -0.2 V to +0.1 V vs. SHE, consistent with outer membrane c-type cytochromes and pili of electroactive Geobacter species. The biofilm colonizing the surface of the anode was indeed highly enriched in Geobacter species. On the other hand, the planktonic communities thriving in the bulk of the reactor harbored aromatic hydrocarbons degraders and fermentative propionate-producing microorganisms, as revealed by phylogenetic and proteomic analyses. Most likely, propionate, acetate or other VFAs produced in the bulk liquid from the degradation of toluene were utilized as substrates by the electroactive biofilm. Interestingly, key-functional genes related to the degradation of toluene were found both in the biofilm and in the planktonic communities. Taken as a whole, the herein reported results highlight the importance of applying a comprehensive suite of techniques to unravel the complex cooperative metabolisms occurring in METs.
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- Matteo Tucci
- Water Research Institute (IRSA), National Research Council (CNR), Monterotondo, RM, Italy
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- Water Research Institute (IRSA), National Research Council (CNR), Monterotondo, RM, Italy
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- Water Research Institute (IRSA), National Research Council (CNR), Monterotondo, RM, Italy
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- Water Research Institute (IRSA), National Research Council (CNR), Monterotondo, RM, Italy
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- Water Research Institute (IRSA), National Research Council (CNR), Monterotondo, RM, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza - University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza - University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany
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- Water Research Institute (IRSA), National Research Council (CNR), Monterotondo, RM, Italy.
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Nobili S, Masin CE, Zalazar CS, Lescano MR. Bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soil using local organic materials and earthworms. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 314:120169. [PMID: 36115489 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120169] [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: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bioremediation technologies have demonstrated significant success on biological quality recovery of hydrocarbon contaminated soils, employing techniques among which composting and vermiremediation stand out. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of these processes to remediate diesel-contaminated soil, employing local organic materials and earthworms. During the initial composting stage (75 days), the substrate was made up using contaminated soil, lombricompost, rice hulls and wheat stubbles (60:20:15:5% w/w). Diesel concentration in the contaminated substrate was about 5 g kg-1, equivalent to a Total Petroleum Hidrocarbons (TPH) experimental concentration of 3425 ± 50 mg kg-1. During the later vermiremediation stage (60 days), the earthworm species Eisenia fetida and Amynthas morrisi were evaluated for their hydrocarbon degradation capacity. Physicochemical and biological assays were measured at different times of each stage and ecotoxicity assays were performed at the end of the experiments. TPH concentration reduced 10.91% after composting and from 45.2 to 60.81% in the different treatments after vermiremediation. Compared with TPH degradation in the treatment without earthworms (16.05%), results indicate that earthworms, along with indigenous microorganisms, accelerate the remediation process. Vermiremediation treatments did not present phytotoxicity and reflected high substrate maturity values (>80% Germination Index) although toxic effects were observed due to E. fetida and A morrisi exposure to diesel. Vermiremediation was an efficient technology for the recovery of substrate biological quality after diesel contamination in a short period. The addition of organic materials and suitable food sources aided earthworm subsistence, promoted the decontamination process and improved the substrate quality for future productive applications.
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- Sofia Nobili
- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC, UNL - CONICET), Argentina
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC, UNL - CONICET), Argentina; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Santa Fe (UCSF), Argentina
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC, UNL - CONICET), Argentina
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- Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC, UNL - CONICET), Argentina.
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Vu KA, Mulligan CN. Utilization of a biosurfactant foam/nanoparticle mixture for treatment of oil pollutants in soil. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:88618-88629. [PMID: 35834082 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21938-9] [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: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Oil contamination has become a primary environmental concern due to increased exploration, production, and use. When oil enters the soil, it may attach or adsorb to soil particles and stay in the soil for an extended period, contaminating the soil and surrounding areas. Nanoparticles have been widely used for the treatment of organic pollutants in the soil. Surfactant foam has effectively been employed to remediate various soil contaminants or recover oil compounds. In this research, a mixture of biosurfactant foam/nanoparticle was utilized for remediation of oil-contaminated soil. The results demonstrated that the biosurfactant/nanoparticle mixture and nitrogen gas formed high-quality and stable foams. The foam stability depended on the foam quality, biosurfactant concentration, and nanoparticle dosage. The pressure gradient change in the soil column relied on the flowrate (N2 gas + surfactant/nanoparticle mixture), foam quality, and biosurfactant concentration. The optimal conditions to obtain good quality and stable foams and high oil removal efficiency involved 1 vol% rhamnolipid, 1 wt% nanoparticle, and 1 mL/min flowrate. Biosurfactant foam/nanoparticle mixture was effectively used to remediate oil-contaminated soil, whereas the highest treatment efficiency was 67%, 59%, and 52% for rhamnolipid biosurfactant foam/nanoparticle, rhamnolipid biosurfactant/nanoparticle, and only rhamnolipid biosurfactant, respectively. The oil removal productivity decreased with the increase of flowrate due to the shorter contact time between the foam mixture and oil droplets. The breakthrough curves of oil pollutants in the soil column also suggested that the foam mixture's maximum oil treatment efficiency was higher than biosurfactant/nanoparticle suspension and only biosurfactant.
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- Kien A Vu
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, H3G 1M8, Canada
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- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, H3G 1M8, Canada.
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Yuan L, Wu Y, Fan Q, Li P, Liang J, Wang Z, Li R, Shi L. Spatial distribution, composition, and source analysis of petroleum pollutants in soil from the Changqing Oilfield, Northwest China. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 185:114338. [PMID: 36375333 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114338] [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: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Petroleum contamination surrounding oilfields has attracted more concerns. However, the levels, distribution and source of petroleum of Changqing Oilfield soil still remain lots of knowns, which is important for local environmental protection. Given soil contamination issues in Changqiong Oilfield were investigated. The maximum concentrations of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs), N-alkanes (TNAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were determined to be 1960.29, 96.13 and 0.82 mg/kg, respectively. TPHs were higher in the north than the south of the study area. TPHs decreased in the horizontal and vertical distribution as soil depth and distance from oil wells increased. Source analysis showed that TNAs mainly originated from petroleum, PAHs were controlled by petroleum spills, combustion and traffic. Correlation analysis implied that TPHs residues had an effect on soil environmental quality. This study have important implications for understanding the environmental behavior of petroleum and can provide support for petroleum remediation and risk control.
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- Longmiao Yuan
- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources, Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources, Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources, Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources, Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Aguilera Flores MM, Sánchez Castro MA, Ávila Vázquez V, Correa Aguado HC, García Torres J. Evaluation of the lipase from castor bean ( Ricinus Communis L.) as a potential agent for the remediation of used lubricating oil contaminated soils. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2022; 20:657-673. [PMID: 36406614 PMCID: PMC9672203 DOI: 10.1007/s40201-022-00806-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Bioremediation of hydrocarbons-contaminated soils, using enzymes, is considered an alternative technology for soil remediation, obtaining shorter remediation times, greater removal efficiencies, and less waste generation. The lipases from invasive plants such as castor bean (Ricinus Communis L.) could represent an opportunity for its application in this purpose. This paper reports the results of evaluating enzymatic treatment at different conditions for the remediation of used lubricating oil-contaminated soils. Four assays were performed for the removal of the contaminant in a soil sample: (1) natural attenuation and (2) biostimulation with urea (10% w/v), both used as blanks, (3) enzymatic treatment with lipases at ambient conditions (room temperature, soil pH) and (4) enzymatic treatment with lipases at ideal conditions (temperature 37 °C, pH 4.5). After seven weeks of treatment, removal percentages of 14.23 ± 1.92%, 35.71 ± 5.17%, 14.11 ± 6.71%, and 94.26 ± 1.91%, respectively, were obtained. The degradation of the contaminant was analyzed by Fourier-transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) for each assay. Results show the potential of the lipases for catalyzing the degradation of this contaminant in the soil at ideal conditions, representing an alternative technology to be applied as treatment ex-situ. This paper is the first study known to show the utilization of castor bean lipase for the remediation of hydrocarbons-contaminated soils.
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- Miguel Mauricio Aguilera Flores
- Environmental Engineering, Interdisciplinary Professional Unit of Engineering Campus Zacatecas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Blvd. del Bote 202 Cerro del Gato Ejido La Escondida, Col. Ciudad Administrativa, 98160 Zacatecas, Zac Mexico
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- Environmental Engineering, Interdisciplinary Professional Unit of Engineering Campus Zacatecas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Blvd. del Bote 202 Cerro del Gato Ejido La Escondida, Col. Ciudad Administrativa, 98160 Zacatecas, Zac Mexico
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- Environmental Engineering, Interdisciplinary Professional Unit of Engineering Campus Zacatecas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Blvd. del Bote 202 Cerro del Gato Ejido La Escondida, Col. Ciudad Administrativa, 98160 Zacatecas, Zac Mexico
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- Environmental Engineering, Interdisciplinary Professional Unit of Engineering Campus Zacatecas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Blvd. del Bote 202 Cerro del Gato Ejido La Escondida, Col. Ciudad Administrativa, 98160 Zacatecas, Zac Mexico
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- Environmental Engineering, Interdisciplinary Professional Unit of Engineering Campus Zacatecas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Blvd. del Bote 202 Cerro del Gato Ejido La Escondida, Col. Ciudad Administrativa, 98160 Zacatecas, Zac Mexico
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Liu H, Huang X, Fan X, Wang Q, Liu Y, Wei H, He J. Phytoremediation of crude oil-contaminated sediment using Suaeda heteroptera enhanced by Nereis succinea and oil-degrading bacteria. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2022; 25:322-328. [PMID: 36444773 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2022.2083576] [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] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A 150-day experiment was performed to investigate the stimulatory effect of a promising phytoremediation strategy consisting of Suaeda heteroptera (S. heteroptera), Nereis succinea (N. succinea), and oil-degrading bacteria for cleaning up total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) in spiked sediment. Inoculation with oil-degrading bacteria and/or N. succinea increased plant yield and TPH accumulation in S. heteroptera plants. The highest TPH dissipation (40.5%) was obtained in the combination treatment, i.e., S. heteroptera + oil-degrading bacteria + N. succinea, in which the sediment TPH concentration decreased from an initial value of 3955 to 2355 mg/kg in 150 days. BAF, BCF, and TF confirmed the role of N. succinea and oil-degrading bacteria in the amelioration and translocation of TPHs. In addition, TPH toxicity of S. heteroptera was alleviated by N. succinea and oil-degrading bacteria addition through the reduction of oxidative stress. Therefore, S. heteroptera could be used for cleaning up oil-contaminated sediment, particularly in the presence of oil-degrading bacteria + N. succinea. Field studies on oil-degrading bacteria + N. succinea may provide new insights on the rehabilitation and restoration of sediments contaminated by TPHs.
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- Huan Liu
- College of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Nearshore Marine Environmental Science and Technology in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
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- College of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Nearshore Marine Environmental Science and Technology in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
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- College of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Nearshore Marine Environmental Science and Technology in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
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- College of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Nearshore Marine Environmental Science and Technology in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
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- College of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Nearshore Marine Environmental Science and Technology in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
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- College of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Nearshore Marine Environmental Science and Technology in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
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- College of Marine Technology and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Nearshore Marine Environmental Science and Technology in Liaoning Province, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, PR China
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Dike CC, Hakeem IG, Rani A, Surapaneni A, Khudur L, Shah K, Ball AS. The co-application of biochar with bioremediation for the removal of petroleum hydrocarbons from contaminated soil. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 849:157753. [PMID: 35931161 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157753] [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: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Soil pollution from petroleum hydrocarbon is a global environmental problem that could contribute to the non-actualisation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Several techniques have been used to remediate petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soils; however, there are technical and economical limitations to existing methods. As such, the development of new approaches and the improvement of existing techniques are imperative. Biochar, a low-cost carbonaceous product of the thermal decomposition of waste biomass has gained relevance in soil remediation. Biochar has been applied to remediate hydrocarbon-contaminated soils, with positive and negative results reported. Consequently, attempts have been made to improve the performance of biochar in the hydrocarbon-based remediation process through the co-application of biochar with other bioremediation techniques as well as modifying biochar properties before use. Despite the progress made in this domain, there is a lack of a detailed single review consolidating the critical findings, new developments, and challenges in biochar-based remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. This review assessed the potential of biochar co-application with other well-known bioremediation techniques such as bioaugmentation, phytoremediation, and biostimulation. Additionally, the benefits of modification in enhancing biochar suitability for bioremediation were examined. It was concluded that biochar co-application generally resulted in higher hydrocarbon removal than sole biochar treatment, with up to a 4-fold higher removal observed in some cases. However, most of the biochar co-applied treatments did not result in hydrocarbon removal that was greater than the additive effects of individual treatment. Overall, compared to their complementary treatments, biochar co-application with bioaugmentation was more beneficial in hydrocarbon removal than biochar co-application with either phytoremediation or biostimulation. Future studies should integrate the ecotoxicological and cost implications of biochar co-application for a viable remediation process. Lastly, improving the synergistic interactions of co-treatment on hydrocarbon removal is critical to capturing the full potential of biochar-based remediation.
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- Charles Chinyere Dike
- School of Science, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia; ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia's Biosolids Resource, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia.
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia's Biosolids Resource, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia; ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia's Biosolids Resource, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia
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- South East Water, 101 Wells Street, Frankston, Victoria 3199, Australia; ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia's Biosolids Resource, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia; ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia's Biosolids Resource, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia's Biosolids Resource, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia; ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australia's Biosolids Resource, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia
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Interfacial Interaction of Clay and Saturates in Petroleum-Contaminated Soil: Effect of Clay Surface Heterogeneity. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27227950. [PMID: 36432055 PMCID: PMC9692532 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Petroleum-contaminated soil (PCS) exhibits a variety of oil-soil interfacial properties. Surface heterogeneity of soil particles is one of the most critical influencing aspects. The interaction energies of the heterogeneous surfaces of montmorillonite (Mnt) and kaolinite (Kln) for saturates adsorption were determined by molecular simulation to be -1698.88 ± 0.67 (001 surface of Mnt), -73.81 ± 0.51 (010 edge of Mnt), -3086.33 ± 0.46 (001 surface of Kln), and -850.17 ± 0.74 (010 edge of Kln) kJ/mol, respectively. The adsorption of both clays with saturates relied on van der Waals forces, and the edges of Mnt were hardly adsorbed with saturates. According to adhesive force measurements, the oil-clay interaction forces of Mnt and Kln were 111.18 ± 0.01 and 122.65 ± 0.03 μN, respectively. In agreement with the simulations, Kln adsorbed saturates more strongly. Dynamic interfacial rheology and liquid viscoelasticity also revealed differences in adsorption behaviors between Mnt-saturates and Kln-saturates. It demonstrated that in the case of relatively low clay concentrations, the impact of particle surface heterogeneity on the adsorption process was stronger than that of structure even though Mnt had multilayer structures. Moreover, in thermodynamic adsorption experiments, it was evident that Kln adsorbed more oil than Mnt at the adsorption equilibrium states even though both were multilayer adsorptions and the adsorption amounts declined with increasing temperature. Simultaneously, the characteristics of the thermal adsorption of clay and saturates with different proportions were consistent with clay dispersion in saturates, and Kln released more heat being combined with oil. Overall, the heterogeneity of clay particles strongly affects the oil-clay interfacial chemical behaviors, causing more difficulty in treating PCS containing Kln than those containing Mnt. These results provide a theoretical basis for PCS treatment technology.
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Li Z, Rosenzweig R, Chen F, Qin J, Li T, Han J, Istvan P, Diaz-Reck D, Gelman F, Arye G, Ronen Z. Bioremediation of Petroleum-Contaminated Soils with Biosurfactant-Producing Degraders Isolated from the Native Desert Soils. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10112267. [PMID: 36422337 PMCID: PMC9694877 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10112267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A crude oil spill in 2014 resulted in extensive soil contamination of the hyper arid Evrona Nature Reserve in Israel's Negev Desert. The contaminated soils became highly hydrophobic, threatening the existence of plants in the habitat. We hypothesized that bioaugmenting the soil with indigenous biosurfactant-producing, hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria (HDB) would accelerate the reduction in the soil's hydrophobicity. We aimed to isolate and characterize biosurfactant-producing HDBs from the desert-contaminated soil and test if they can be used for augmenting the soil. Twelve hydrocarbon-degrading strains were isolated, identified as Pseudomonas, and classified as biosurfactants "producing" and "nonproducing". Inoculating 109 CFU/g of "producing" strains into the polluted soil resulted in a 99.2% reduction in soil hydrophobicity within seven days. At the same time, nonproducing strains reduced hydrophobicity by only 17%, while no change was observed in the untreated control. The microbial community in the inoculated soil was dominated by the introduced strains over 28 days, pointing to their persistence. Rhamnolipid biosynthesis gene rhlAB remained persistent in soil inoculated with biosurfactants, indicating in situ production. We propose that the success of the treatment is due to the use of inoculum enriched from the polluted soil.
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- Zheng Li
- Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Be’er Sheva 8499000, Israel; (L.Z.); (J.Q.); (J.H.); (P.I.); (D.D.-R.)
- Geological Survey of Israel, 32 Yeshayahu Leibowitz St., Jerusalem 9692100, Israel; (R.R.); (F.G.)
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- Geological Survey of Israel, 32 Yeshayahu Leibowitz St., Jerusalem 9692100, Israel; (R.R.); (F.G.)
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- French Associates Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Be’er Sheva 8499000, Israel; (F.C.); (T.L.); (G.A.)
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- Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Be’er Sheva 8499000, Israel; (L.Z.); (J.Q.); (J.H.); (P.I.); (D.D.-R.)
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- French Associates Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Be’er Sheva 8499000, Israel; (F.C.); (T.L.); (G.A.)
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- Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Be’er Sheva 8499000, Israel; (L.Z.); (J.Q.); (J.H.); (P.I.); (D.D.-R.)
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- Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Be’er Sheva 8499000, Israel; (L.Z.); (J.Q.); (J.H.); (P.I.); (D.D.-R.)
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- Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Be’er Sheva 8499000, Israel; (L.Z.); (J.Q.); (J.H.); (P.I.); (D.D.-R.)
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- Geological Survey of Israel, 32 Yeshayahu Leibowitz St., Jerusalem 9692100, Israel; (R.R.); (F.G.)
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- French Associates Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Be’er Sheva 8499000, Israel; (F.C.); (T.L.); (G.A.)
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- Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boqer Campus, Be’er Sheva 8499000, Israel; (L.Z.); (J.Q.); (J.H.); (P.I.); (D.D.-R.)
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Venkatesan SK, Uddin M, Rajasekaran M, Ganesan S. Supramolecular bioamphiphile facilitated bioemulsification and concomitant treatment of recalcitrant hydrocarbons in petroleum refining industry oily waste. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 313:120164. [PMID: 36113645 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bioremediation of real-time petroleum refining industry oily waste (PRIOW) is a major challenge due to the poor emulsification potential and oil sludge disintegration efficiency of conventional bioamphiphile molecules. The present study was focused on the design of a covalently engineered supramolecular bioamphiphile complex (SUBC) rich in hydrophobic amino acids for proficient emulsification of hydrocarbons followed by the concomitant degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) in PRIOW using the hydrocarbonoclastic microbial bio-formulation system. The synthesis of SUBC was carried out by pH regulated microbial biosynthesis process and the yield was obtained to be 450.8 mg/g of petroleum oil sludge. The FT-IR and XPS analyses of SUBC revealed the anchoring of hydrophilic moieties of monomeric bioamphiphilic molecules, resulting in the formation of SUBC via covalent interaction. The SUBC was found to be lipoprotein in nature. The maximum loading capacity of SUBC onto surface modified rice hull (SMRH) was achieved to be 45.25 mg/g SMRH at the optimized conditions using RSM-CCD design. The SUBC anchored SMRH was confirmed using SEM, FT-IR, XRD and TGA analyses. The adsorption isotherm models of SUBC onto SMRH were performed. The integrated approach of SUBC-SMRH and hydrocarbonoclastic microbial bio-formulation system, emulsified oil from PRIOW by 92.86 ± 2.26% within 24 h and degraded TPH by 89.25 ± 1.75% within 4 days at the optimum dosage ratio of SUBC-SMRH (0.25 g): PRIOW (1 g): mass of microbial-assisted biocarrier material (0.05 g). The TPH degradation was confirmed by SARA fractional analysis, FT-IR, 1H NMR and GC-MS analyses. The study suggested that the application of covalently engineered SUBC has resulted in the accelerated degradation of real-time PRIOW in a very short duration without any secondary sludge generation. Thus, the SUBC integrated approach can be considered to effectively manage the hydrocarbon contaminants from petroleum refining industries under optimal conditions.
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- Swathi Krishnan Venkatesan
- Biomolecules and Biocatalysis Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur-603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Biomolecules and Biocatalysis Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur-603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Biomolecules and Biocatalysis Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur-603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai-600089, India
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Okeke ES, Okoye CO, Chidike Ezeorba TP, Mao G, Chen Y, Xu H, Song C, Feng W, Wu X. Emerging bio-dispersant and bioremediation technologies as environmentally friendly management responses toward marine oil spill: A comprehensive review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 322:116123. [PMID: 36063698 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Marine oil spills emanating from wells, pipelines, freighters, tankers, and storage facilities draw public attention and necessitate quick and environmentally friendly response measures. It is sometimes feasible to contain the oil with booms and collect it with skimmers or burn it, but this is impracticable in many circumstances, and all that can be done without causing further environmental damage is adopting natural attenuation, particularly through microbial biodegradation. Biodegradation can be aided by carefully supplying biologically accessible nitrogen and phosphorus to alleviate some of the microbial growth constraints at the shoreline. This review discussed the characteristics of oil spills, origin, ecotoxicology, health impact of marine oils spills, and responses, including the variety of remedies and responses to oil spills using biological techniques. The different bioremediation and bio-dispersant treatment technologies are then described, with a focus on the use of green surfactants and their advances, benefits/drawbacks. These technologies were thoroughly explained, with a timeline of research and recent studies. Finally, the hurdles that persist as a result of spills are explored, as well as the measures that must be taken and the potential for the development of existing treatment technologies, all of which must be linked to the application of integrated procedures.
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- Emmanuel Sunday Okeke
- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 41000, Nsukka Enugu State, Nigeria; Natural Science Unit, SGS, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 41000, Nsukka Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 41000, Nsukka Enugu State, Nigeria; Biofuel Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 41000, Nsukka Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China.
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- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China.
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He C, Guo Z, Deng Z, Li S, Zhang X. Enzyme-catalyzed preparation of polyol ester lubricants and performance research-based on pelargonic acid, oleic acid and trimethylolpropane. Biochem Eng J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2022.108641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Developing interphase mass transfer correlations for non-aqueous phase liquid to gas in porous media with thermal enhancement. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.118270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Muratova AY, Panchenko LV, Dubrovskaya EV, Lyubun’ EV, Golubev SN, Sungurtseva IY, Zakharevich AM, Biktasheva LR, Galitskaya PY, Turkovskaya OV. Bioremediation Potential of Biochar-Immobilized Cells of Azospirillum brasilense. Microbiology (Reading) 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026261722601336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aa I, Op A, Ujj I, Mt B. A critical review of oil spills in the Niger Delta aquatic environment: causes, impacts, and bioremediation assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2022; 194:816. [PMID: 36131120 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10424-x] [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: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The Niger Delta region in South-South Nigeria, on Africa's West Coast, is densely populated. The region, which contains a substantial stock of crude oil and natural gas, has been nicknamed "the engine room" for Nigeria's economic development and progress. It is responsible for up to 90% of the country's economic growth (or gross domestic product/GDP). The region has multiple ecosystems, such as the aquatic environment, that are critical to the survival of the area's various habitats and living species. However, the same region has witnessed unjustifiable environmental pollution arising from oil activities over the years of exploration and production which has orchestrated negative consequences on the Niger Delta ecosystem. This has led to extended negative consequences on natural resources, which also have detrimental repercussions psychologically, ecologically, socially, economically, and physically which, in turn, impacts the overall health of the affected individuals. This write-up provides an overview of the major drivers of the oil leakage in Nigeria's Niger Delta ecosystem as well as the major impacts on the environment. It will also analyze numerous means of remediation in use and extend such for a more inclusive and productive option. Moreover, this review offers key measures that may help to maintain long-term policies for reducing adverse implications and increasing the living standard for the Niger Delta area's affected communities.
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- Ikhumetse Aa
- Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.
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- Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
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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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Wang N, Lu H, Xu X, Liu Y, Li Y, Yuan F, Yang Q. Enhanced oil removal from oily sand by injecting micro-macrobubbles in swirl elution. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 316:115175. [PMID: 35658268 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Environmental contamination by petroleum hydrocarbons was exacerbated by oil pipeline breaks, marine oil spills and discharges from industrial production. To further improve the removal performance of petroleum hydrocarbons in solid particles, the deoiling experiments of swirl elution with micro-macrobubbles on oily sands were carried out in this paper. Experiment results indicated that when particles fell from the center of the bubble, the collision efficiency was 99.3%. The instantaneous contact angle (ICA) between the macrobubbles and the oil layer was improved in the presence of microbubbles. Furthermore, the maximum ICA of bubbles attaching to the oil layer was found to occur at pH 9 in the system of oily sand mixtures ranging from pH 5 to pH 14. This finding indicated that the slightly alkaline solution was more advantageous for bubbles to attach to the oil layer than the highly alkaline solution. The optimum condition for the elution of oily sand in the mixture of pH 7-14 was pH 12, and the oil removal efficiency was 85.4% for 10 min. The oil removal efficiency of swirl elution (SE) with bubbles on oily sand at pH 12 for 10 min was superior to either SE without bubbles or air flotation (AF). The results show that the swirl elution with bubbles can effectively enhance the oil removal efficiency of oily sands and provide guidance for controlling the environmental petroleum hydrocarbon contamination and reducing the usage of surfactants.
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- Ning Wang
- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, PR China.
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Haque S, Srivastava N, Pal DB, Alkhanani MF, Almalki AH, Areeshi MY, Naidu R, Gupta VK. Functional microbiome strategies for the bioremediation of petroleum-hydrocarbon and heavy metal contaminated soils: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 833:155222. [PMID: 35421499 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals are the two major soil contaminants that are released into the environment in the forms of industrial effluents. These contaminants exert serious impacts on human health and the sustainability of the environment. In this context, remediation of these pollutants via a biological approach can be effective, low-cost, and eco-friendly approach. The implementation of microorganisms and metagenomics are regarded as the advanced solution for remediating such pollutants. Further, microbiomes can overcome this issue via adopting specific structural, functional and metabolic pathways involved in the microbial community to degrade these pollutants. Genomic sequencing and library can effectively channelize the degradation of these pollutants via microbiomes. Nevertheless, more advanced technology and reliable strategies are required to develop. The present review provides insights into the role of microbiomes to effectively remediate/degrade petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals in contaminated soil. The possible degradation mechanisms of these pollutants have also been discussed in detail along with their existing limitations. Finally, prospects of the bioremediation strategies using microbiomes are discussed.
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- Shafiul Haque
- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan-45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, Jharkhand, India
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- Emergency Service Department, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh 11597, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; Addiction and Neuroscience Research Unit, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Al-Hawiah, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan-45142, Saudi Arabia; Medical Laboratory Technology Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK; Center for Safe and Improved Food, SRUC, Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK.
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Effect of bioremediation technique on engineering properties of crude oil-contaminated soil. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zhu N, Wang J, Wang Y, Li S, Chen J. Differences in geological conditions have reshaped the structure and diversity of microbial communities in oily soils. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 306:119404. [PMID: 35523380 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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High-throughput sequencing was used to study the microbial community structure diversity changes in oil-contaminated soils under different spatial distances and environmental conditions. 239 Phyla, 508 Classes, 810 Orders, 1417 Families, 2048 Genera, 511 Species of microbial communities were obtained from 16 samples in three regions. The physicochemical properties of the soil, microorganisms' community structure has been changed by Petroleum hydrocarbon (PHA). Alpha diversity results showed that the soil contained high bacterial diversity, especially in Qingyang's loess soil. The bacterial abundance was in the order of loess soil > black soil > sandy soil. Beta diversity revealed that spatial distance limitation and random variation of repeated samples may be the main factors leading to soil heterogeneity and microbial community structure differences. The dominant bacteria phyla with broad petroleum hydrocarbon degradation ability such as Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria were identified. Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Nocardioides, Oceanobacillus, Sphingomonas, Alkanindiges and Streptomyces were identified as functional microbial for the PHA degradation. The microbial communities manifested the co-exclusion under different geological conditions, and played the key role in the soil PHA degradation through amino acid metabolism, energy metabolism and carbohydrate metabolism. The correlation results of amos structural equation showed that the diversity and abundance of soil microorganisms in different regions were controlled by soil PHA content and environmental factors. Altitude, annual average temperature and annual rainfall were positively correlated with microbial diversity. Annual rainfall and soil physical and chemical factors exhibited the most significant influence on it. Microbial diversity indirectly affected the PHA content in different type soil. We believe that reshape the structure and diversity of microbial communities in soil could be changed and reshaped by different geological conditions, pollutants and soil type. This study can provide helps for understanding the ecological effect of geomicrobiology formation under the driving force of geographic environment and other factors.
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- Ning Zhu
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, China.
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- Lhasa National Ecological Research Station, Key Laboratory of Ecosystem Network Observation and Modeling, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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Li J, Ma N, Hao B, Qin F, Zhang X. Coupling biostimulation and phytoremediation for the restoration of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2022; 25:706-716. [PMID: 35900160 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2022.2103511] [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] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) continue to be among the most common pollutants in soil worldwide. Bioremediation and phytoremediation have become sustainable ways of dealing with TPH contamination and biostimulation-assisted phytoremediation is considered as a potential approach for the treatment of pollutants. In this study, the response surface was used to optimize the single-factor biological stimulation experiment of moisture content, leavening agent content and compound fertilizer content and got the best experimental plan of biological stimulation. It was found that TPH degradation rate was 28.6% by biostimulation after 70 days. Further, from 20 kinds of plant seeds, 5 kinds of suitable or growth and high germination rate were selected for petroleum hydrocarbon degradation experiment. In the phytoremediation, peanut was selected as the best plant species by measuring the TPH degradation rate, bacteria count, growth of test plants, germination rate and amount of catalase in the soil and it could achieved 31.1% degradation rate of petroleum hydrocarbons after 70 days. Finally, the artificial biostimulation and phytoremediation combined degradation experiment of petroleum hydrocarbons-contaminated soil was designed and it achieved 38.9% TPH degradation rate after 70 days.
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- Jing Li
- State Key Laboratory of Pollutants Control and Pretreatment in Petroleum and Petrochemical Industry, Beijing, China
- Department of Environment and Safety Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollutants Control and Pretreatment in Petroleum and Petrochemical Industry, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollutants Control and Pretreatment in Petroleum and Petrochemical Industry, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollutants Control and Pretreatment in Petroleum and Petrochemical Industry, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollutants Control and Pretreatment in Petroleum and Petrochemical Industry, Beijing, China
- Department of Environment and Safety Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, China
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Góngora E, Chen YJ, Ellis M, Okshevsky M, Whyte L. Hydrocarbon bioremediation on Arctic shorelines: Historic perspective and roadway to the future. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 305:119247. [PMID: 35390417 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119247] [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: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Climate change has become one of the greatest concerns of the past few decades. In particular, global warming is a growing threat to the Canadian high Arctic and other polar regions. By the middle of this century, an increase in the annual mean temperature of 1.8 °C-2.7 °C for the Canadian North is predicted. Rising temperatures lead to a significant decrease of the sea ice area covered in the Northwest Passage. As a consequence, a surge of maritime activity in that region increases the risk of hydrocarbon pollution due to accidental fuel spills. In this review, we focus on bioremediation approaches on Arctic shorelines. We summarize historical experimental spill studies conducted at Svalbard, Baffin Island, and the Kerguelen Archipelago, and review contemporary studies that used modern omics techniques in various environments. We discuss how omics approaches can facilitate our understanding of Arctic shoreline bioremediation and identify promising research areas that should be further explored. We conclude that specific environmental conditions strongly alter bioremediation outcomes in Arctic environments and future studies must therefore focus on correlating these diverse parameters with the efficacy of hydrocarbon biodegradation.
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- Esteban Góngora
- Department of Natural Resource Sciences, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, H9X 3V9, Canada.
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- Department of Natural Resource Sciences, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, H9X 3V9, Canada
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- Department of Natural Resource Sciences, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, H9X 3V9, Canada
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- Department of Natural Resource Sciences, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, H9X 3V9, Canada
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- Department of Natural Resource Sciences, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, H9X 3V9, Canada
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Iravani R, An C, Mohammadi M, Lee K, Zhang K. Experimental and modeling studies of the effects of nanoclay on the oil behaviors in a water-sand system. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:50540-50551. [PMID: 35233669 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19150-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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When oil is released into the oceans, spilled oil may get to the shoreline driven by wind and wave. This study comprehensively explored the effects of bentonite nanoclay on the oil behaviors in a water-sand system from both experimental and modeling perspectives. Four factors including nanoclay concentration, temperature, salinity, and pH have been studied. The increasing nanoclay concentration resulted in the decrease in remaining oil on sand. Higher temperature and salinity were associated with less residual oil on sand in the presence of nanoclay. The lower residual oil on sand with coexisting nanoclay was found to be at pH 7. The factorial analysis results indicated that the nanoclay concentration showed the most significant impact among these factors. Miscibility modeling results showed an increasing temperature was favorable to the nanoclay miscibility. Moreover, the effect of nanoclay on oil behavior was further revealed through the dynamic simulation, in which it can be seen the nanoclay could penetrate into oil droplets and promote the oil detachment from solid substrate. The results of this study can help understand the role of fine particles in the fate and transport of oil on shoreline and support the risk assessment and response planning after oil spill.
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- Rezvan Iravani
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, H3G 1M8, Canada
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- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, H3G 1M8, Canada.
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- Research Centre for High Performance Polymer and Composite Systems (CREPEC), Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, H3C 3A7, Canada
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- Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Ecosystem Science, Ottawa, K1A 0E6, Canada
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- Institute of Energy, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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Li J, Liu Q, Sun S, Zhang X, Zhao X, Yu J, Cui W, Du Y. Degradation characteristics of crude oil by a consortium of bacteria in the existence of chlorophenol. Biodegradation 2022; 33:461-476. [PMID: 35729449 DOI: 10.1007/s10532-022-09992-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In order to enhance the degradation effect of microorganisms on crude oil in the existence of chlorophenol compounds, oil-degrading bacteria C4 (Alcaligenes faecails), C5 (Bacillus sp.) and 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) degrading bacteria L3 (Bacillus marisflavi), L4 (Bacillus aquimaris) were isolated to construct a highly efficient consortium named (C4C5 + L3L4). When the compound bacteria agent combination by VC4: VC5: VL3: VL4 = 1:2:2:1, the crude oil degradation efficiency of 7 days was stable at 50.63% ~ 55.43% under different conditions. Degradation mechanism was analyzed by FTIR, GC-MS and IC technology and the following conclusions showed that in the system of adding consortium (C4C5 + L3L4), the heavy components were converted into saturated and unsaturated components. The bacterial consortium could first degrade medium and long chain alkanes into short chain hydrocarbons and then further degrade. And the dechlorination efficiency of 2,4-DCP in the degradation system reached 73.83%. The results suggested that the potential applicability and effectiveness of the selected bacteria consortium for the remediation of oil-contaminated water or soil with the existence of chlorophenol compound.
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- Jing Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), No. 66, Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, China.,State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Qingdao, 266580, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), No. 66, Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Qingdao, 266580, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), No. 66, Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, China.,State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Qingdao, 266580, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), No. 66, Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, China.,State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control, Qingdao, 266580, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), No. 66, Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), No. 66, Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), No. 66, Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), No. 66, Changjiang West Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, 266580, China
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Bao J, Lv Y, Liu C, Li S, Yin Z, Yu Y, Zhu L. Performance evaluation of rhamnolipids addition for the biodegradation and bioutilization of petroleum pollutants during the composting of organic wastes with waste heavy oil. iScience 2022; 25:104403. [PMID: 35663019 PMCID: PMC9157225 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Environmental pollution caused by petroleum hydrocarbons is being paid more and more attention worldwide. Surfactants are able to improve the solubility of petroleum hydrocarbons, but their effects on petroleum hydrocarbon degradation in composting systems are still unclear. In this study, the effects on microbial community succession were investigated by adding petroleum hydrocarbons and rhamnolipids during composting of organic wastes. The results showed that the compost and the addition of rhamnolipids could effectively reduce the petroleum hydrocarbon content with an efficiency of 73.52%, compared to 53.81% for the treatment without addition. Network analyses and Structural Equation Model suggested that there were multiple potential petroleum degraders microbes that might be regulated by nitrogen. The findings in this study can also provide an implication for the treatment of petroleum hydrocarbon pollutants from oil-polluted soil, and the technology can be potentially applied on an industrial scale in practice. Effects of rhamnolipids on the removal of petroleum hydrocarbons were investigated The relationship between PDM, APDM, and environmental factors was revealed There was a significant correlation between nitrogen and PDM and APDM Rhamnolipids are bio-resources for effectively removing petroleum hydrocarbons
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- Jianfeng Bao
- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou 510655, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Science, Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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Environmental Impacts and Challenges Associated with Oil Spills on Shorelines. JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/jmse10060762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Oil spills are of great concern because they impose a threat to the marine ecosystem, including shorelines. As oil spilled at sea is transported to the shoreline, and after its arrival, its behavior and physicochemical characteristics change because of natural weathering phenomena. Additionally, the fate of the oil depends on shoreline type, tidal energy, and environmental conditions. This paper critically overviews the vulnerability of shorelines to oil spill impact and the implication of seasonal variations with the natural attenuation of oil. A comprehensive review of various monitoring techniques, including GIS tools and remote sensing, is discussed for tracking, and mapping oil spills. A comparison of various remote sensors shows that laser fluorosensors can detect oil on various types of substrates, including snow and ice. Moreover, current methods to prevent oil from reaching the shoreline, including physical booms, sorbents, and dispersants, are examined. The advantages and limitations of various physical, chemical, and biological treatment methods and their application suitability for different shore types are discussed. The paper highlights some of the challenges faced while managing oil spills, including viewpoints on the lack of monitoring data, the need for integrated decision-making systems, and the development of rapid response strategies to optimize the protection of shorelines from oil spills.
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