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Zeng G, He Y, Wang F, Luo H, Liang D, Wang J, Huang J, Yu C, Jin L, Sun D. Toxicity of Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron to Soil Microorganisms and Related Defense Mechanisms: A Review. TOXICS 2023; 11:514. [PMID: 37368614 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11060514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Soil pollution is a global environmental problem. Nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) as a kind of emerging remedial material is used for contaminated soil, which can quickly and effectively degrade and remove pollutants such as organic halides, nitrates and heavy metals in soil, respectively. However, nZVI and its composites can enter the soil environment in the application process, affect the physical and chemical properties of the soil, be absorbed by microorganisms and affect the growth and metabolism of microorganisms, thus affecting the ecological environment of the entire soil. Because of the potential risks of nZVI to the environment and ecosystems, this paper summarizes the current application of nZVI in the remediation of contaminated soil environments, summarizes the various factors affecting the toxic effects of nZVI particles and comprehensively analyzes the toxic effects of nZVI on microorganisms, toxic mechanisms and cell defense behaviors to provide a theoretical reference for subsequent biosafety research on nZVI.
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Grants
- 52103156,51901160 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- cstc2021jcyjmsxmX0663 Chongqing Science and Technology Commission Project
- CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX1145, cstc2021jcyjmsxmX0901, cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0559, CSTB2022BSXM-JCX0149, cstc2018jscx-zdyfxmX0001 Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing, China
- KJQN202001530, KJQN202103905, KJQN202101526, KJQN202103902 the Scientific and Technological Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commis-sion
- YS2021089 Chongqing Bayu Scholars Young Scholars Project
- 2021198, 202211551007 College Students Innovation Training Program
- shljzyh2021-09 Provincial and Ministerial Co-constructive of Collaborative Innovation Center for MSW Compre-hensive Utilization
- YKJCX2220602 Postgraduate Innovation Program of Chongqing University of Science and Technology
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- Guoming Zeng
- School of Architecture and Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
- Intelligent Construction Technology Application Service Center, Chongqing City Vocational College, Chongqing 402160, China
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- School of Architecture and Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- School of Architecture and Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Geological Research Institute of No. 9 Oil Production Plant of CNPC Changqing Oilfield, Yinchuan 750006, China
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- School of Architecture and Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Yubei District Ecological Environment Monitoring Station, Chongqing 401124, China
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- School of Architecture and Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Department of Construction Management and Real Estate, Chongqing Jianzhu College, Chongqing 400072, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Ecological Treatment Technology of Urban Water Pollution, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, Institute of Life Sciences, Biomedical Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Ecological Treatment Technology of Urban Water Pollution, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, Institute of Life Sciences, Biomedical Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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Hetta HF, Ramadan YN, Al-Harbi AI, A. Ahmed E, Battah B, Abd Ellah NH, Zanetti S, Donadu MG. Nanotechnology as a Promising Approach to Combat Multidrug Resistant Bacteria: A Comprehensive Review and Future Perspectives. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020413. [PMID: 36830949 PMCID: PMC9953167 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The wide spread of antibiotic resistance has been alarming in recent years and poses a serious global hazard to public health as it leads to millions of deaths all over the world. The wide spread of resistance and sharing resistance genes between different types of bacteria led to emergence of multidrug resistant (MDR) microorganisms. This problem is exacerbated when microorganisms create biofilms, which can boost bacterial resistance by up to 1000-fold and increase the emergence of MDR infections. The absence of novel and potent antimicrobial compounds is linked to the rise of multidrug resistance. This has sparked international efforts to develop new and improved antimicrobial agents as well as innovative and efficient techniques for antibiotic administration and targeting. There is an evolution in nanotechnology in recent years in treatment and prevention of the biofilm formation and MDR infection. The development of nanomaterial-based therapeutics, which could overcome current pathways linked to acquired drug resistance, is a hopeful strategy for treating difficult-to-treat bacterial infections. Additionally, nanoparticles' distinct size and physical characteristics enable them to target biofilms and treat resistant pathogens. This review highlights the current advances in nanotechnology to combat MDR and biofilm infection. In addition, it provides insight on development and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, spread of MDR and XDR infection, and development of nanoparticles and mechanisms of their antibacterial activity. Moreover, this review considers the difference between free antibiotics and nanoantibiotics, and the synergistic effect of nanoantibiotics to combat planktonic bacteria, intracellular bacteria and biofilm. Finally, we will discuss the strength and limitations of the application of nanotechnology against bacterial infection and future perspectives.
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- Helal F. Hetta
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt
- Correspondence: (H.F.H.); (M.G.D.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Yanbu 46411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Syrian Private University (SPU), Daraa International Highway, 36822 Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Assiut, Naser City, Assiut 2014101, Egypt
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Hospital Pharmacy, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Correspondence: (H.F.H.); (M.G.D.)
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Tang A, Ren Q, Wu Y, Wu C, Cheng Y. Investigation into the Antibacterial Mechanism of Biogenic Tellurium Nanoparticles and Precursor Tellurite. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911697. [PMID: 36232999 PMCID: PMC9569536 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Antibacterial tellurium nanoparticles have the advantages of high activity and biocompatibility. Microbial synthesis of Te nanoparticles is not only a green technology but builds new ecological relationships in diverse environments. However, the antibacterial mechanism of Te nanoparticles is largely unclear. In this study, we report the bacterial synthesis of rod-shaped Te nanoparticles (BioTe) with high antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli. Morphology and permeability examination indicates that membrane damage is the primary reason for the antibacterial activity of BioTe, rather than ROS production and DNA damage. Moreover, a comparison of transcriptome and relative phenotypes reveals the difference in antibacterial mechanisms between BioTe and tellurite. Based on our evidence, we propose an antibacterial mode of rod-shaped BioTe, in which positively charged BioTe interact with the cell membrane through electrostatic attraction and then penetrate the membrane by using their sharp ends. In contrast, tellurite toxicity might be involved in sulfur metabolism.
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- Aiguo Tang
- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Microorganisms and Biocatalysis, Hefei 230601, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Industrial Wastewater and Environmental Treatment, Hefei 230109, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Microorganisms and Biocatalysis, Hefei 230601, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Industrial Wastewater and Environmental Treatment, Hefei 230109, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Microorganisms and Biocatalysis, Hefei 230601, China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing, Hefei 230601, China
- Correspondence:
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Wang S, Zhang M, He L, Li M, Zhang X, Liu F, Tong M. Bacterial capture and inactivation in sand filtration systems with addition of zero-valent iron as permeable layer under both slow and fast filtration conditions. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 436:129122. [PMID: 35596992 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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To improve bacterial capture performance and inactivate bacteria, zero-valent iron (ZVI) were added into sand columns as permeable filtration media. Both Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis (1.25 ×107 cells/mL) could be completely retained in 10 wt% ZVI amended sand columns in different ionic strength solutions (1-100 mM NaCl) at both slow (4 m/day) and fast (90 m/day) flow velocities. The strong adsorption property of ZVI contributed to the improved bacterial capture performance of sand columns. Moreover, ZVI could inactivate nearly all captured bacteria. Clearly, ZVI added as permeable layer not only could significantly enhance bacterial capture but also would inactivate the captured bacteria. ZVI could destroy the structure of extracellular polymeric substance and cell membrane. Intracellular oxidative stress was then increased and ATP content was decreased, causing bacterial death. Furthermore, high bacterial capture efficiencies were achieved with the coexisting of humic acid (0.2-5 mg/L), in actual river water samples, and longtime filtration processes. ZVI could be regenerated and reused as permeable layer to efficiently capture bacteria. Furthermore, sand columns with 10 wt% ZVI amendment could completely capture and inactivate 4.0 × 106 cells/mL algae. Clearly, ZVI amended sand filtration systems have potentials to purify water contaminated by pathogenic bacteria and algae.
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- Shuai Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China.
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Castilla-Alcantara JC, Akbari A, Ghoshal S, Ortega-Calvo JJ. Role of tactic response on the mobilization of motile bacteria through micrometer-sized pores. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 832:154938. [PMID: 35390372 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154938] [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: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A major cause of high bioremediation endpoints is the limited bioaccessibility to residual contaminants resting in soil pores with diameters close to the size exclusion limit of bacterial cells. Under nongrowing conditions and in the absence of hydraulic flow, we examined how the tactic behavior of motile, contaminant-degrading Pseudomonas putida G7 cells (2 × 1 μm) influenced passage through membranes with pores ranging in size from 1 μm to 12 μm. The bacteria were spontaneously retained by the membranes - even those with the largest pore size. However, the cells were mobilized through 5 μm and 12 μm pores after the application of an attractant (salicylate). Mobilization also occurred by attraction to the common root exudate constituents γ-aminobutyric acid and citrate and repellence (or negative taxis) to zero-valent iron nanoparticles. The observed pore size threshold for tactic mobilization (5 μm) and unaltered cell fluxes and effective cell diffusion against different chemoeffector strengths and concentrations suggest that there is a physical constraint on the gradient sensing mechanism at the pores that drives the tactic response. Our results indicate that chemically mediated, small-scale tactic reactions of motile bacteria may become relevant to enhance the bioaccessibility of the residual contaminants present in micrometer-sized soil pores.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C3, Canada
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- Department of Civil Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C3, Canada
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- Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología de Sevilla (IRNAS-CSIC), Avda. Reina Mercedes 10, E-41012 Seville, Spain.
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Marcon L, Oliveras J, Puntes VF. In situ nanoremediation of soils and groundwaters from the nanoparticle's standpoint: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 791:148324. [PMID: 34412401 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Anthropogenic pollution coming from industrial processes, agricultural practices and consumer products, results in the release of toxic substances into rural and urban environments. Once released, these chemicals migrate through the atmosphere and water, and find their way into matrices such as sediments and groundwaters, thus making large areas potentially uninhabitable. Common pollutants, including heavy metal(loid)s, radionuclides, aliphatic hydrocarbons and halogenated organics, are known to adversely affect physiological systems in animal species. Pollution can be cleaned up using techniques such as coagulation, reverse osmosis, oxidation and biological methods, among others. The use of nanoparticles (NPs) extends the range of available technologies and offers particular benefits, not only by degrading, transforming and immobilizing contaminants, but also by reaching inaccessible areas and promoting biotic degradation. The development of NPs is understandably heralded as an environmentally beneficial technology; however, it is only now that the ecological risks associated with their use are being evaluated. This review presents recent developments in the use of engineered NPs for the in situ remediation of two paramount environmental matrices: soils and groundwaters. Emphasis will be placed on (i) the successful applications of nano-objects for environmental cleanup, (ii) the potential safety implications caused by the challenging requirements of [high reactivity toward pollutants] vs. [none reactivity toward biota], with a thorough view on their transport and evolution in the matrix, and (iii) the perspectives on scientific and regulatory challenges. To this end, the most promising nanomaterials will be considered, including nanoscale zerovalent iron, nano-oxides and carbonaceous materials. The purpose of the present review is to give an overview of the development of nanoremediators since they appeared in the 2000s, from their chemical modifications, mechanism of action and environmental behavior to an understanding of the problematics (technical limitations, economic constraints and institutional precautionary approaches) that will drive their future full-scale applications.
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- Lionel Marcon
- Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biodiversité et Biotechnologies Microbiennes (LBBM) USR CNRS 3579, Observatoire Océanologique, F-66650 Banyuls/Mer, France; Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, Biocapteurs-Analyses-Environnement, 66860 Perpignan, France.
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- Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2), Campus de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Campus UAB), 08193, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Campus UAB, 08193, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2), Campus de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Campus UAB), 08193, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain; Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Edificio Mediterránea, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron, 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain; Institut Català de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Passeig Lluís Companys, 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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Zero-Valent Iron Filtration Reduces Microbial Contaminants in Irrigation Water and Transfer to Raw Agricultural Commodities. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9102009. [PMID: 34683330 PMCID: PMC8541138 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9102009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Groundwater depletion is a critical agricultural irrigation issue, which can be mitigated by supplementation with water of higher microbiological risk, including surface and reclaimed waters, to support irrigation needs in the United States. Zero-valent iron (ZVI) filtration may be an affordable and effective treatment for reducing pathogen contamination during crop irrigation. This study was performed to determine the effects of ZVI filtration on the removal and persistence of Escherichia coli, and pepper mild mottle virus (PMMoV) in irrigation water. Water was inoculated with E. coli TVS 353, filtered through a ZVI filtration unit, and used to irrigate cucurbit and cruciferous crops. Water (n = 168), leaf (n = 40), and soil (n = 24) samples were collected, the E. coli were enumerated, and die-off intervals were calculated for bacteria in irrigation water. Variable reduction of PMMoV was observed, however E. coli levels were consistently and significantly (p < 0.05) reduced in the filtered (9.59 lnMPN/mL), compared to unfiltered (13.13 lnMPN/mL) water. The die-off intervals of the remaining bacteria were significantly shorter in the filtered (−1.50 lnMPN/day), as compared to the unfiltered (−0.48 lnMPN/day) water. E. coli transfer to crop leaves and soils was significantly reduced (p < 0.05), as expected. The reduction of E. coli in irrigation water and its transfer to crops, by ZVI filtration is indicative of its potential to reduce pathogens in produce pre-harvest environments.
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Lin J, Xue C, Guo S, Owens G, Chen Z. Effects of green synthesized and commercial nZVI on crystal violet degradation by Burkholderia vietnamiensis C09V: Dose-dependent toxicity and biocompatibility. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 279:130612. [PMID: 34134414 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The increasingly common remedial application of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) to alleviate specific contaminant issues may inadvertently lead to nZVI accumulation in wastewater. This is a potential concern, because the effect of nZVI on the common microbes essential for wastewater biotreatment is not known. This is further complicated when there are many ways available to synthesize nZVI, which may interreact with bacteria differently. Thus, in this study, the different effects of nZVI synthesized by Eucalyptus leaves (EL-nZVI) and a commercially synthesized nZVI on the biodegradation of crystal violet by Burkholderia vietnamiensis C09V (B.V. C09V) was studied. At high dose (1000 mg/L), EL-nZVI and commercial nZVI both significantly inhibited the removal of crystal violet by B.V. C09V, decreasing removal rates by 10.5 and 13.1% respectively. Optical density (OD600) and soluble protein assays indicated that the growth of B.V. C09V improved under low doses (100 mg/L), but remained inhibited under high doses (500 and 1000 mg/L) of both commercial and EL-nZVI. Enzymes were also sensitive to nZVI, where the commercial variant exerted a greater effect on both the activity of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) than EL-nZVI, indicating that EL-nZVI was less toxic than commercial nZVI. LIVE/DEAD staining also showed that the number of apoptotic cells was significantly higher when exposed to commercial nZVI rather than EL-nZVI. Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed that direct contact between nZVI and cells at 1000 mg/L nZVI caused cell membrane disruption. Whereas, at 100 mg/L EL-nZVI, B.V. C09V grew better due to the formation of dense biofilms around the suspended EL-nZVI at a. Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR), confirmed an abundance of oxygen-containing functional groups on the surface of EL-nZVI which provided better biocompatibility than commercial nZVI. Overall, while dose was the most significant factor influencing nZVI toxicity, surface composition and morphology was also important. These new findings suggest chemical synthesis of metal nanoparticles should be replaced by biosynthetic routes to maintain viable microbial pollution during wastewater treatment.
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- Jiajiang Lin
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment Science and Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian Province, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment Science and Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian Province, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment Science and Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian Province, China
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- Environmental Contaminants Group, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment Science and Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian Province, China.
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Zhu X, Zhou L, Li Y, Han B, Feng Q. Rapid Degradation of Carbon Tetrachloride by Microscale Ag/Fe Bimetallic Particles. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:2124. [PMID: 33671627 PMCID: PMC7931072 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18042124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Cost-effective zero valent iron (ZVI)-based bimetallic particles are a novel and promising technology for contaminant removal. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of CCl4 removal from aqueous solution using microscale Ag/Fe bimetallic particles which were prepared by depositing Ag on millimeter-scale sponge ZVI particles. Kinetics of CCl4 degradation, the effect of Ag loading, the Ag/Fe dosage, initial solution pH, and humic acid on degradation efficiency were investigated. Ag deposited on ZVI promoted the CCl4 degradation efficiency and rate. The CCl4 degradation resulted from the indirect catalytic reduction of absorbed atomic hydrogen and the direct reduction on the ZVI surface. The CCl4 degradation by Ag/Fe particles was divided into slow reaction stage and accelerated reaction stage, and both stages were in accordance with the pseudo-first-order reaction kinetics. The degradation rate of CCl4 in the accelerated reaction stage was 2.29-5.57-fold faster than that in the slow reaction stage. The maximum degradation efficiency was obtained for 0.2 wt.% Ag loading. The degradation efficiency increased with increasing Ag/Fe dosage. The optimal pH for CCl4 degradation by Ag/Fe was about 6. The presence of humic acid had an adverse effect on CCl4 removal.
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- Xueqiang Zhu
- School of Environmental Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China; (L.Z.); (Q.F.)
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- School of Environmental Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China; (L.Z.); (Q.F.)
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, Tropical Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Homestead, FL 33031, USA;
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- School of Geography & Geomatics and Urban-Rural Planning, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China;
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- School of Environmental Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China; (L.Z.); (Q.F.)
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Masri A, Khan NA, Zoqratt MZHM, Ayub Q, Anwar A, Rao K, Shah MR, Siddiqui R. Transcriptome analysis of Escherichia coli K1 after therapy with hesperidin conjugated with silver nanoparticles. BMC Microbiol 2021; 21:51. [PMID: 33596837 PMCID: PMC7890611 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-021-02097-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Backgrounds Escherichia coli K1 causes neonatal meningitis. Transcriptome studies are indispensable to comprehend the pathology and biology of these bacteria. Recently, we showed that nanoparticles loaded with Hesperidin are potential novel antibacterial agents against E. coli K1. Here, bacteria were treated with and without Hesperidin conjugated with silver nanoparticles, and silver alone, and 50% minimum inhibitory concentration was determined. Differential gene expression analysis using RNA-seq, was performed using Degust software and a set of genes involved in cell stress response and metabolism were selected for the study. Results 50% minimum inhibitory concentration with silver-conjugated Hesperidin was achieved with 0.5 μg/ml of Hesperidin conjugated with silver nanoparticles at 1 h. Differential genetic analysis revealed the expression of 122 genes (≥ 2-log FC, P< 0.01) in both E. coli K1 treated with Hesperidin conjugated silver nanoparticles and E. coli K1 treated with silver alone, compared to untreated E. coli K1. Of note, the expression levels of cation efflux genes (cusA and copA) and translocation of ions, across the membrane genes (rsxB) were found to increase 2.6, 3.1, and 3.3- log FC, respectively. Significant regulation was observed for metabolic genes and several genes involved in the coordination of flagella. Conclusions The antibacterial mechanism of nanoparticles maybe due to disruption of the cell membrane, oxidative stress, and metabolism in E. coli K1. Further studies will lead to a better understanding of the genetic mechanisms underlying treatment with nanoparticles and identification of much needed novel antimicrobial drug candidates. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12866-021-02097-2.
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- Abdulkader Masri
- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, University City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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- Monash University Malaysia Genomics Facility, School of Science, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia.
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- College of Arts and Sciences, American University of Sharjah, University City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Yang CH, Kung TA, Chen PJ. Differential alteration in reproductive toxicity of medaka fish on exposure to nanoscale zerovalent iron and its oxidation products. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 252:1920-1932. [PMID: 31227347 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.05.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Nanoscale zerovalent iron (nZVI) is a redox-active nanomaterial commonly used in remediation of soil and groundwater pollution and wastewater treatment processes. A large quantity of nZVI (e.g., >100 mg/L) accidentally released from in situ sites to nearby oxygenized aquifers could be rapidly oxidized to iron oxides (e.g., Fe3O4 or Fe2O3) and ions (e.g., Fe2+), for acute hypoxia effects to aquatic life. However, we do not know the ecotoxicological fate of nZVI and its oxidation products at lower, environmentally concentrations in surface water receiving waterborne transportation or effluent discharge in terms of exposure to aquatic vertebrate species. This study assessed the causal effect on reproductive toxicity in medaka adults (Oryzias latipes) of carboxymethyl cellulose-stabilized nZVI (CMC-nZVI), Fe2+ and iron oxide nanoparticles (nFe3O4) with 21-day aqueous exposure at 5 and 20 mg/L (Fe-equivalent). Such concentrations did not significantly change the dissolved oxygen, oxidation-reduction potential or pH values in the 3 iron solutions during the fish exposure period. Neither CMC-nZVI nor Fe2+ treated adults showed altered daily egg production (fecundity) and oxidative stress responses in observed tissues, as compared to controls. However, the fecundity in nFe3O4 (20 mg/L)-treated pairs was significantly decreased, with increased incidence of abnormal immature oocytes in the ovary. As well, nFe3O4 treatment suppressed activities of the antioxidants superoxide dismutase and expression of glutathione peroxidase (gpx) in the brain and ovary. Although nFe3O4 or Fe2+ treatments inhibited mRNA expression of hepatic estrogen receptor (er-α) in females, plasma levels of sex hormones and (Na, K)-ATPase activity in gills of treated fish did not differ from controls for both sexes. Hence, oxidation products (e.g., nFe3O4) from nZVI at lower milligram-per-liter levels may be potent in inducing nanoparticle-specific reproductive toxicity in medaka fish by inducing oxidative stress in female gonads. MAIN FINDING: nZVI oxidation product nFe3O4 at lower mg/L induces nanoparticle-specific reproductive toxicity in medaka fish.
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- Ching-Hsin Yang
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan.
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Vanzetto GV, Thomé A. Bibliometric study of the toxicology of nanoescale zero valent iron used in soil remediation. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 252:74-83. [PMID: 31146240 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.05.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The application of nanoscale zero-valent iron is one of the most widely used remediation technologies; however, the potential environmental risks of this technology are largely unknown. In order to broaden the knowledge on this subject, the present work consists of a bibliometric study of all of publications related to the toxicity of zero-valent iron nanoparticles used in soil remediation available from the Scopus (Elsevier) and Web of Science (Thompson Reuters) databases. This study presents a temporal distribution of the publications, the most cited articles, the authors who have made the greatest contribution to the theme, and the institutions, countries, and scientific journals that have published the most on this subject. The use of bibliometrics has allowed for the visualization of a panorama of the publications, providing an appropriate analysis to guide new research towards an effective contribution to science by filling the existing gaps. In particular, the lack of studies in several countries reveals a promising area for the development of further research on this topic.
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Xu D, Shi X, Lee LY, Lyu Z, Ong SL, Hu J. Role of metal modified water treatment residual on removal of Escherichia coli from stormwater runoff. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 678:594-602. [PMID: 31078850 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.04.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Extensive studies have been conducted on bioretention filter media applied in best management practices for stormwater runoff treatment. To date, more reported studies are focused on pollutants elimination such as suspended solids and nutrients. There has been limited research on pathogen removal from stormwater runoff. More focused studies on pathogen removal are therefore required if the intended stormwater is harvested for indirect potable use. In this study, water treatment residuals (WTR), a recycled biofilter media was surface-modified with metals to assess its potential for E. coli removal from stormwater runoff. To achieve this goal, four types of modified WTRs, prepared using iron, copper, platinum, and silver as antibacterial agents, were tested in parallel batch tests. After the cost-effectiveness evaluation among the four modified WTRs for bacterial removal, Fe2O3- and CuO-WTRs were shortlisted for further mechanism and stability studies. Stable antibacterial performances (E. coli log removal of 0.58 ± 0.04 and 0.90 ± 0.04, respectively) were achieved using the Fe2O3- and CuO-WTRs under intermittent synthetic and natural stormwater runoff conditions. No significant metal leaching was observed over prolonged continuous treatment. The experimental results showed the bio-adsorption onto the surface modified Fe2O3- and CuO-WTR was a key mechanism for E. coli removal followed by E. coli inactivation at solid-liquid interface caused by the antibacterial effect of metal coatings (where CuO was reported to have higher biotoxicity than Fe2O3). These findings clearly suggested the potential of CuO-modified WTR for pathogen removal in stormwater treatment practices.
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- Dong Xu
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, 117576 Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, 117576 Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Water Research, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, 117576 Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117574 Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, 117576 Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, 117576 Singapore, Singapore.
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Cheng Y, Dong H, Lu Y, Hou K, Wang Y, Ning Q, Li L, Wang B, Zhang L, Zeng G. Toxicity of sulfide-modified nanoscale zero-valent iron to Escherichia coli in aqueous solutions. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 220:523-530. [PMID: 30594805 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.12.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 12/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Sulfide-modified nanoscale zero-valent iron (S/nZVI) has been widely studied for groundwater remediation, but the potential environmental risks are poorly understood. This study examined the toxicity of S/nZVI to Escherichia coli in aqueous solutions. The sulfidation could reduce toxicity of nZVI, and S/nZVI exhibited a weaker toxicity at lower Fe/S molar ratio, resulting from the lower Fe0 content and higher sulfate and iron oxide. The toxicity of S/nZVI was significantly alleviated in the presence of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (a scavenger for reactive oxygen species (ROS)), revealing that the ROS-induced oxidative stress was the principal mechanism. Moreover, Transmission Electron Microscopy images elucidated that the membranes of S/nZVI-treated cells were disrupted and S/nZVI existed on E. coli surface and in the cytoplasm. S/nZVI might have interacted with the amine, carboxyl, and ester groups on E. coli cell surface, as demonstrated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analysis. However, the presence of individual groundwater component (e.g., Ca2+, SO42-, HCO3- and humic acid) could more or less alleviate the toxicity of S/nZVI. Furthermore, S/nZVI only exhibited slight toxic effect (<0.15-log after 1 h) in the presence of the mixed components. The same faint toxicity was observed for the aged S/nZVI, indicating that S/nZVI could lose its toxicity over time.
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- Yujun Cheng
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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Dong H, Cheng Y, Lu Y, Hou K, Zhang L, Li L, Wang B, Wang Y, Ning Q, Zeng G. Comparison of toxicity of Fe/Ni and starch-stabilized Fe/Ni nanoparticles toward Escherichia coli. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.08.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Jiang D, Zeng G, Huang D, Chen M, Zhang C, Huang C, Wan J. Remediation of contaminated soils by enhanced nanoscale zero valent iron. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2018; 163:217-227. [PMID: 29459304 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Revised: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/23/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The use of nanoscale zero valent iron (nZVI) for in situ remediation of soil contamination caused by heavy metals and organic pollutants has drawn great concern, primarily owing to its potential for excellent activity, low cost and low toxicity. This reviews considers recent advances in our understanding of the role of nZVI and enhanced nZVI strategy in the remediation of heavy metals and persistent organic contaminants polluted soil. The performance, the migration and transformation of nZVI affected by the soil physical and chemical conditions are summarized. However, the addition of nZVI inevitably disturbs the soil ecosystem, thus the impacts of nZVI on soil organisms are discussed. In order to further investigate the remediation effect of nZVI, physical, chemical and biological method combination with nZVI was developed to enhance the performance of nZVI. From a high efficient and environmentally friendly perspective, biological method enhanced nZVI technology will be future research needs. Possible improvement of nZVI-based materials and potential areas for further applications in soil remediation are also proposed.
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- Danni Jiang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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Lei C, Sun Y, Tsang DCW, Lin D. Environmental transformations and ecological effects of iron-based nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 232:10-30. [PMID: 28966028 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2017.09.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2017] [Revised: 09/06/2017] [Accepted: 09/17/2017] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The increasing application of iron-based nanoparticles (NPs), especially high concentrations of zero-valent iron nanoparticles (nZVI), has raised concerns regarding their environmental behavior and potential ecological effects. In the environment, iron-based NPs undergo physical, chemical, and/or biological transformations as influenced by environmental factors such as pH, ions, dissolved oxygen, natural organic matter (NOM), and biotas. This review presents recent research advances on environmental transformations of iron-based NPs, and articulates their relationships with the observed toxicities. The type and extent of physical, chemical, and biological transformations, including aggregation, oxidation, and bio-reduction, depend on the properties of NPs and the receiving environment. Toxicities of iron-based NPs to bacteria, algae, fish, and plants are increasingly observed, which are evaluated with a particular focus on the underlying mechanisms. The toxicity of iron-based NPs is a function of their properties, tolerance of test organisms, and environmental conditions. Oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen species is considered as the primary toxic mechanism of iron-based NPs. Factors influencing the toxicity of iron-based NPs are addressed and environmental transformations play a significant role, for example, surface oxidation or coating by NOM generally lowers the toxicity of nZVI. Research gaps and future directions are suggested with an aim to boost concerted research efforts on environmental transformations and toxicity of iron-based NPs, e.g., toxicity studies of transformed NPs in field, expansion of toxicity endpoints, and roles of laden contaminants and surface coating. This review will enhance our understanding of potential risks of iron-based NPs and proper uses of environmentally benign NPs.
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- Cheng Lei
- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Gong X, Huang D, Liu Y, Zeng G, Wang R, Wan J, Zhang C, Cheng M, Qin X, Xue W. Stabilized Nanoscale Zerovalent Iron Mediated Cadmium Accumulation and Oxidative Damage of Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaudich Cultivated in Cadmium Contaminated Sediments. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2017; 51:11308-11316. [PMID: 28850225 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b03164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Nanoparticles can be absorbed by plants, but their impacts on phytoremediation are not yet well understood. This study was carried out to determine the impacts of starch stabilized nanoscale zerovalent iron (S-nZVI) on the cadmium (Cd) accumulation and the oxidative stress in Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaudich (ramie). Plants were cultivated in Cd-contaminated sediments amended with S-nZVI at 100, 500, and 1000 mg/kg, respectively. Results showed that S-nZVI promoted Cd accumulation in ramie seedlings. The subcellular distribution result showed that Cd content in cell wall of plants reduced, and its concentration in cell organelle and soluble fractions increased at S-nZVI treatments, indicating the promotion of Cd entering plant cells by S-nZVI. In addition, the 100 mg/kg S-nZVI alleviated the oxidative damage to ramie under Cd-stress, while 500 and 1000 mg/kg S-nZVI inhibited plant growth and aggravated the oxidative damage to plants. These findings demonstrate that nanoparticles at low concentration can improve the efficiency of phytoremediation. This study herein develops a promising novel technique by the combined use of nanotechnology and phytoremediation in the remediation of heavy metal contaminated sites.
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- Xiaomin Gong
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University , Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education , Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University , Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education , Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University , Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education , Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University , Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education , Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University , Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education , Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University , Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education , Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University , Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education , Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University , Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education , Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University , Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education , Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University , Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education , Changsha 410082, China
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Yang YF, Lin YJ, Liao CM. Toxicity-based toxicokinetic/toxicodynamic assessment of bioaccumulation and nanotoxicity of zerovalent iron nanoparticles in Caenorhabditis elegans. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:4607-4621. [PMID: 28721038 PMCID: PMC5500513 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s138790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Elucidating the relationships between the toxicity-based-toxicokinetic (TBTK)/toxicodynamic (TD) properties of engineered nanomaterials and their nanotoxicity is crucial for human health-risk analysis. Zerovalent iron (Fe0) nanoparticles (NPs) are one of the most prominent NPs applied in remediating contaminated soils and groundwater. However, there are concerns that Fe0NP application contributes to long-term environmental and human health impacts. The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is a surrogate in vivo model that has been successfully applied to assess the potential nanotoxicity of these nanomaterials. Here we present a TBTK/TD approach to appraise bioaccumulation and nanotoxicity of Fe0NPs in C. elegans. Built on a present C. elegans bioassay with estimated TBTK/TD parameters, we found that average bioconcentration factors in C. elegans exposed to waterborne and food-borne Fe0NPs were ~50 and ~5×10-3, respectively, whereas 10% inhibition concentrations for fertility, locomotion, and development, were 1.26 (95% CI 0.19-5.2), 3.84 (0.38-42), and 6.78 (2.58-21) μg·g-1, respectively, implicating that fertility is the most sensitive endpoint in C. elegans. Our results also showed that biomagnification effects were not observed in waterborne or food-borne Fe0NP-exposed worms. We suggest that the TBTK/TD assessment for predicting NP-induced toxicity at different concentrations and conditions in C. elegans could enable rapid selection of nanomaterials that are more likely to be nontoxic in larger animals. We conclude that the use of the TBTK/TD scheme manipulating C. elegans could be used for rapid evaluation of in vivo toxicity of NPs or for drug screening in the field of nanomedicine.
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- Ying-Fei Yang
- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Zhou L, Zhuang W, Wang X, Yu K, Yang S, Xia S. Potential effects of loading nano zero valent iron discharged on membrane fouling in an anoxic/oxic membrane bioreactor. WATER RESEARCH 2017; 111:140-146. [PMID: 28068534 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2017.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2016] [Revised: 12/08/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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A laboratory-scale submerged anoxic-oxic membrane bioreactor for municipal wastewater was operated to investigate the potential effects of loading suspended nano zero valent iron (nZVI, 25 and 50 mg/L) discharged on the membrane fouling. nZVI transformed rapidly into Fen+, generated reactive oxygen species (ROS) and caused oxidative stress. This result rapidly led to the cell lysis and bacteria death, and further resulted in the decrease of biomass and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). nZVI also thinned the membrane fouling layer. But nZVI had no obvious effects on activated sludge particle size, EPS molecule weight distribution and VOCs constitution of membrane foulant. Additionally, nZVI released Fen+ and mitigated the inorganic (mainly Si element) fouling through Fen+ flocculation. Consequently, membrane fouling mitigation with nZVI discharged was mainly due to oxidative stress to bacteria and Fen+ flocculation of nZVI.
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- Lijie Zhou
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Management and Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Safety Control, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Emerging Contaminants Detection & Control in Water Environment, Shenzhen Academy of Environmental Sciences, Guangdong Shenzhen 518001, China; State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Guangdong Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Municipal Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd, 3007 West Sungang Road, Guangdong Shenzhen 518029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China.
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Semerád J, Cajthaml T. Ecotoxicity and environmental safety related to nano-scale zerovalent iron remediation applications. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2016; 100:9809-9819. [PMID: 27730336 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-016-7901-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2016] [Revised: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 09/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This mini-review summarizes the current information that has been published on the various effects of nano-scale zerovalent iron (nZVI) on microbial biota, with an emphasis on reports that highlight the positive aspects of its application or its stimulatory effects on microbiota. By nature, nZVI is a highly reactive substance; thus, the possibility of nZVI being toxic is commonly suspected. Accordingly, the cytotoxicity of nZVI and the toxicity of nZVI-related products have been detected by laboratory tests and documented in the literature. However, there are numerous other published studies on its useful nature, which are usually skipped in reviews that deal only with the phenomenon of toxicity. Therefore, the objective of this article is to review both recent publications reporting the toxic effects of nZVI on microbiota and studies documenting the positive effects of nZVI on various environmental remediation processes. Although cytotoxicity is an issue of general importance and relevance, nZVI can reduce the overall toxicity of a contaminated site, which ultimately results in the creation of better living conditions for the autochthonous microflora. Moreover, nZVI changes the properties of the site in a manner such that it can also be used as a tool in a tailor-made approach to support a specific microbial community for the decontamination of a particular polluted site.
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- Jaroslav Semerád
- Institute for Environmental Studies, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Benátská 2, 128 01, Prague 2, Czech Republic.,Institute of Microbiology, v.v.i., Czech Academy of Sciences, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic
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- Institute for Environmental Studies, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Benátská 2, 128 01, Prague 2, Czech Republic. .,Institute of Microbiology, v.v.i., Czech Academy of Sciences, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague 4, Czech Republic.
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