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Zhang M, Chen W, Chuan X, Guo X, Shen X, Zhang H, Wu F, Hu J, Wu Z, Wang X. Remediation of heavily PAHs-contaminated soil with high mineral content from a coking plant using surfactant-enhanced soil washing. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 909:168499. [PMID: 37977369 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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This study investigated the effectiveness of various surfactants at different concentrations in removing high concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from soil with high mineral content, focusing on the impact of surfactant treatment on the mobility of the residual PAHs in soil. The results revealed that the cationic surfactant (CTMAB) inhibited removal of PAHs in the whole tested concentration range of 0.1-8 g/L. In contrast, the non-ionic and anionic surfactants (Triton X-100 and SDBS) significantly enhanced removal of PAHs as their amendment concentrations reached 2 g/L and above. Triton X-100 exhibited steadily increased efficacy with increasing amendment concentrations and maintained favorable solubilization capability when continuously amended, making it the preferable choice for remediating PAHs-contaminated soil. Surfactant and water washing processes altered soil physicochemical properties by removing some clay minerals (e.g., faujasite) and organic matter that can bind or sequester PAHs, potentially increasing their extractability and bioavailability in the washed soil, thereby posing higher ecological risks compared to the original one. Although soil washing decreased retention of the remaining PAHs in soil, it did not significantly impact PAHs release from soil by flowing water. These findings provide insights into the long-term effectiveness and ecological impacts of surfactant-enhanced washing as a potential remediation technique for PAHs-contaminated soil.
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- Meng Zhang
- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Earth and Space Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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Singa PK, Isa MH, Sivaprakash B, Ho YC, Lim JW, Rajamohan N. PAHs remediation from hazardous waste landfill leachate using fenton, photo - fenton and electro - fenton oxidation processes - performance evaluation under optimized conditions using RSM and ANN. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116191. [PMID: 37211185 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116191] [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: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocharbons (PAHs) are a class of highly toxic pollutants that are highly detrimental to the ecosystem. Landfill leechate emanated from municipal solid waste are reported to constitute significant PAHs. In the present investigation, three Fenton proceses, namely conventional Fenton, photo-fenton and electro-fenton methods have been employed to treat landfill leehcate for removing PAHs from a waste dumpig yard. Response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) methodologies were adopted to optimize and validate the conditions for optimum oxidative removal of COD and PAHs. The statistical analysis results showed that all independent variables chosen in the study are reported to have significant influence of the removal effects with P-values <0.05. Sensitivity analysis by the developed ANN model showed that the pH had the highest significance of 1.89 in PAH removal when compared to the other parameters. However for COD removal, H2O2 had the highest relative importance of 1.15, followed by Fe2+ and pH. Under optimal treatment conditions, the photo-fenton and electro-fenton processes showed better removal of COD and PAH compared to the Fenton process. The photo-fenton and electro-fenton treatment processes removed 85.32% and 74.64% of COD and 93.25% and 81.65% of PAHs, respectively. Also the investigations revelaed the presence of 16 distinct PAH compunds and the removal percentage of each of these PAHs are also reported. The PAH treatment research studies are generally limited to the assay of removal of PAH and COD levels. In the present investigation, in addition to the treatment of landfill leachate, particle size distribution analysis and elemental characterization of the resultant iron sludge by FESEM and EDX are reported. It was revealed that elemental oxygen is present in highest percentage, followed by iron, sulphur, sodium, chlorine, carbon and potassium. However, iron percentage can be reduced by treating the Fenton-treated sample with NaOH.
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- Pradeep Kumar Singa
- Department of Civil Engineering, Guru-Nanak Dev Engineering College, Bidar, 585403, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar PC, 608002, India
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.
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- Fundamental and Applied Sciences Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Chemical Engineering Section, Faculty of Engineering, Sohar University, Sohar, PC-311, Oman.
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Feng X, Guo S, Wen F, Zhu W, Yang X, Gu M, Shi N, Li Z, Lou B, Liu D. New insight into desorption behavior and mechanism of oil from aged oil-contaminated soil in microemulsion. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 451:131108. [PMID: 36913749 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The intractable nature of oil-contaminated soil (OS) constitutes the chief limiting factor for its remediation. Herein, the aging effect (i.e., oil-soil interactions and pore-scale effect) was investigated by analyzing the properties of aged OS and further demonstrated by investigating the desorption behavior of the oil from the OS. XPS was performed to detect the chemical environment of N, O, and Al, indicating the coordination adsorption of carbonyl groups (oil) on the soil surface. Alterations in the functional groups of the OS were detected using FT-IR, indicating that the oil-soil interactions were enhanced via wind-thermal aging. SEM and BET were used to analyze the structural morphology and pore-scale of the OS. The analysis revealed that aging promoted the development of the pore-scale effect in the OS. Moreover, the desorption behavior of oil molecules from the aged OS was investigated via desorption thermodynamics and kinetics. The desorption mechanism of the OS was elucidated via intraparticle diffusion kinetics. The desorption process of oil molecules underwent three stages: film diffusion, intraparticle diffusion, and surface desorption. Owing to the aging effect, the latter two stages constituted the major steps for controlling oil desorption. This mechanism provided theoretical guidance to apply microemulsion elution for remedying industrial OS.
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- Xiaoning Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266555, China
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- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110011, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266555, China
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- Sinopec Petroleum Engineering Co., Ltd., Dongying 257026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266555, China.
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- Sinopec Petroleum Engineering Co., Ltd., Dongying 257026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266555, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266555, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266555, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266555, China.
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Zhang W, Wu W, Wu J, Liu X, Tian J, Li H, Li Q, Zheng Y. Surfactant enhanced thermally activated persulfate remediating PAHs-contaminated soil: Insight into compatibility, degradation processes and mechanisms. CHEMOSPHERE 2023:139086. [PMID: 37263513 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Although advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) based on persulfate (PS) is an attractive approach for repairing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contaminated soils, limited oxidizability of PAHs and efficient in-situ activation of PS hinder its practical applications. In this study, we comprehensively examined the contributions of five representative surfactants on the oxidative remediation of PAHs-contaminated soil in terms of degradation kinetics of the pollutants, and further proposed an innovative coupling strategy of surfactant-enhanced thermally activated PS remediating PAHs-contaminated soil. The results showed that the degradation process of PAHs in soil was significantly facilitated only via adding sodium dodecyl benzenesulfonate (SDBS) and fitted the pseudo-first-order kinetic pattern. The removal of phenanthrene (PHE) reached 98.56% at 50 mM PS, 50 °C, 5 g L-1 SDBS and 48 h reaction time, accompanying an increase of 25% in reaction rate constant from 0.0572 h-1 (without SDBS) to 0.0715 h-1. More importantly, SDBS-enhanced thermally activated PS degrading PAHs with higher benzene rings were more effective as the reaction rate constants of pyrene (PYR) and benzo(a)anthracene (BaA) were significantly increased by 49.40% and 56.86%. Additionally, only appropriate dosages (5-10 g L-1) of SDBS facilitated the oxidative degradation of PHE, as well as the aging time of contaminant-soil contact slowed down the enhancement of oxidative degradation of PHE by SDBS. Scavenger experiments demonstrated that SO4·- and 1O2 were the dominant reactive oxygen species. Finally, a possible oxidative degradation pathway of PHE was proposed, and the toxicity of derived intermediates got alleviation by the assessment using the Toxicity Estimation Software Tool. This investigation was promising for in situ scale-up remediation of PAHs-contaminated soil.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, PR China; College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Estuarine Ecological Security and Environmental Health, Tan Kah Kee College, Xiamen University, Zhangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, PR China; College of Food and Biology Engineering, Jimei University, 185 Yinjiang Road, Xiamen, Fujian, 361021, PR China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, PR China.
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Li Y, Gu P, Zhang W, Sun H, Wang J, Wang L, Li B, Wang L. Effects of biodegradable and non-biodegradable microplastics on bacterial community and PAHs natural attenuation in agricultural soils. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 449:131001. [PMID: 36801717 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Anthropogenic activities such as in situ straw incineration and the widespread use of agricultural film led to the accumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and microplastics (MPs) in agricultural soils. In this study, four biodegradable MPs (BPs), including polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene succinate (PBS), poly-β-hydroxybutyric acid (PHB) and poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and non-biodegradable low-density polyethylene (LDPE) were selected as representative MPs. The soil microcosm incubation experiment was conducted to analyze MPs effects on PAHs decay. MPs did not influence PAHs decay significantly on day 15 but showed different effects on day 30. BPs reduced PAHs decay rate from 82.4% to 75.0%- 80.2% with the order of PLA < PHB < PBS < PBAT while LDPE increased it to 87.2%. MPs altered beta diversity and impacted the functions to different extents, interfering in PAHs biodegradation. The abundance of most PAHs-degrading genes was increased by LDPE and decreased by BPs. Meanwhile, PAHs speciation was influenced with bioavailable fraction elevated by LDPE, PLA and PBAT. The facilitating effect of LDPE on 30-d PAHs decay can be attributed to the enhancement of PAHs-degrading genes and PAHs bioavailability, while the inhibitory effects of BPs were mainly due to the response of the soil bacterial community.
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- Yuting Li
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Ecology Institute of Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250103, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Ecology Institute of Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250103, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Ecology Institute of Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250103, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Ecology Institute of Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250103, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Ecology Institute of Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Universities of Shandong, National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Kim K, Kwon HA, Park J, Lee H, Choi Y. Thermal treatment of petroleum-contaminated marine sediment according to oxygen availability and temperature: Product quality as a potential plant-growth medium. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 324:138347. [PMID: 36898442 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138347] [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: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The sustainable management of dredged sediment from contaminated sites needs to consider the end-use of the treated sediment. In this regard, modifying conventional sediment treatment techniques to generate a product that is suitable for a range of terrestrial uses is necessary. In the present study, we evaluated the product quality of treated sediment as a potential plant-growth medium following the thermal treatment of marine sediment contaminated by petroleum. The contaminated sediment was subject to thermal treatment at temperatures of 300, 400, or 500 °C, and no, low, or moderate oxygen availability, and the resulting treated sediment was analyzed in terms of its bulk properties, spectroscopic properties, organic contaminants, water-soluble salts and organic matter, and the leachability and extractability of heavy metals. All operational combinations for the treatment process reduced the total petroleum hydrocarbon content of the sediment from 4922 mg kg-1 to lower than 50 mg kg-1. The thermal treatment process stabilized the heavy metals in the sediment, reducing the zinc and copper concentration by up to 58.9% and 89.6%, respectively, in the leachate from the toxicity characteristic leaching procedure. The hydrophilic organic and/or sulfate salt byproducts of the treatment were phytotoxic, but these can easily be removed by washing the sediment with water. By combining the sediment analysis results with experimental data from barley germination and early-growth tests, the end product was found to be of higher quality when higher temperatures and lower oxygen availability were employed in the treatment process. These findings demonstrate that it is possible to retain the natural organic resources of the original sediment by optimizing the thermal treatment, thus ensuring a suitably high product quality for use as a plant-growth medium.
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- Kibeum Kim
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea; Institute of Construction and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea; Chungmyung Environment Co., Ltd., Seoul, 05680, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea; Institute of Construction and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Tindanzor E, Guo Z, Li T, Xu R, Xiao X, Peng C. Leaching and characterization studies of heavy metals in contaminated soil using sequenced reagents of oxalic acid, citric acid, and a copolymer of maleic and acrylic acid instead of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:6919-6934. [PMID: 36018405 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22634-4] [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: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this work, the removal performance of three environmentally friendly reagents, oxalic acid (OA), citric acid (CA), and a copolymer of maleic and acrylic acid (PMAA), on heavy metals in polluted soil was studied at the optimum conditions and compared their sequenced performance. The results showed that the consecutive washing with the individual acids significantly improved the removal percentage of heavy metals in the soil compared to that of EDTA (10.2%, 71.3%, 29.8%, 61.6%, and 52.4% removal for As, Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn, respectively). The removal of As, Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn in the sequence of CA-OA was 65.6%, 79%, 59.1%, 64.6%, and 63.5%, respectively. In addition, the organic acids had little influence on the soil physicochemical properties after washing with slight reductions of acidity (pH) and soil organic matter (SOM), which are the major determinants of the usability of washed soils for plant growth. The germination rate of Sorghum bicolor in CA-OA-washed soils reached over 70% on the 7th day. CA-OA-washed soils collectively stand out in using washed soils for plant growth with the following advantages: simultaneous removal of cationic and anionic metals, less harmful impact on soil properties, and successful support for the germination of crops. Based on the findings, we recommend the CA-OA sequence as the best alternative to EDTA with higher metal removal efficiency and germination success.
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- Eric Tindanzor
- Institute of Environmental Engineering, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, People's Republic of China
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Oxygenated and Nitrated Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Sources, Quantification, Incidence, Toxicity, and Fate in Soil—A Review Study. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr11010052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The genotoxicity, mutagenesis, and carcinogenic effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivatives may exceed the parent PAHs. However, their influence on the soil environment has not been explored to a large extent. Oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OPAHs) and nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (NPAHs) are typical polar substituted compounds. We offer a review of the literature on the sources, quantification, incidence, toxicity, and transport of these compounds in soil. Although their environmental concentrations are lower than those of their parent compounds, they exert higher toxicity. Both types of substances are basically related to carcinogenesis. OPAHs are not enzymatically activated and can generate reactive oxygen species in biological cells, while NPAHs have been shown to be mutagenic, genotoxic, and cytotoxic. These compounds are largely derived from the transformation of PAHs, but they behave differently in soil because of their higher molecular weight and dissimilar adsorption mechanisms. Therefore, specialized knowledge of model derivatives is required. We also made recommendations for future directions based on existing research. It is expected that the review will trigger scientific discussions and provide a research basis for further study on PAH derivatives in the soil environment.
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Wang W, Wang X, Zhang H, Shi Q, Liu H. Rhamnolipid-Enhanced ZVI-Activated Sodium Persulfate Remediation of Pyrene-Contaminated Soil. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11518. [PMID: 36141785 PMCID: PMC9517034 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In soil, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are tightly bound to organic components, but surfactants can effectively transform them from a solid to a liquid phase. In this study, the biosurfactant rhamnolipid (RL) was selected as the eluent; shaking elution in a thermostatic oscillator improved the elution rate of pyrene, and the effects of RL concentration, temperature, and elution time on the elution effect were compared. After four repeated washings, the maximum elution rate was 75.6% at a rhamnolipid concentration of 20 g/L and a temperature of 45 °C. We found that 38 μm Zero-Valent Iron (ZVI) had a higher primary reaction rate (0.042 h-1), with a degradation rate of 94.5% when 3 g/L ZVI was added to 21 mM Na2S2O8 at 60 °C. Finally, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) detected DMPO-OH and DMPO-SO4 signals, which played a major role in the degradation of pyrene. Overall, these results show that the combination of rhamnolipid elution and persulfate oxidation system effectively remediated pyrene-contaminated soil and provides some implications for the combined remediation with biosurfactants and chemical oxidation.
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- Wenyang Wang
- College of Ecology and Environment, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecology, Urumqi 830046, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecology, Urumqi 830046, China
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- Department of Construction and Environmental Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University Liren College, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecology, Urumqi 830046, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Oasis Ecology, Urumqi 830046, China
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Xu JC, Yang LH, Yuan JX, Li SQ, Peng KM, Lu LJ, Huang XF, Liu J. Coupling surfactants with ISCO for remediating of NAPLs: Recent progress and application challenges. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135004. [PMID: 35598784 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135004] [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: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) pose a serious risk to the soil-groundwater environment. Coupling surfactants with in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) technology is a promising strategy, which is attributed to the enhanced desorption and solubilization efficiency of NAPL contaminants. However, the complex interactions among surfactants, oxidation systems, and NAPL contaminants have not been fully revealed. This review provides a comprehensive overview on the development of surfactant-coupled ISCO technology focusing on the effects of surfactants on oxidation systems and NAPLs degradation behavior. Specifically, we discussed the compatibility between surfactants and oxidation systems, including the non-productive consumption of oxidants by surfactants, the role of surfactants in catalytic oxidation systems, and the loss of surfactants solubilization capacity during oxidation process. The effect of surfactants on the degradation behavior of NAPL contaminants is then thoroughly summarized in terms of degradation kinetics, byproducts and degradation mechanisms. This review demonstrates that it is crucial to minimize the negative effects of surfactants on NAPL contaminants oxidation process by fully understanding the interaction between surfactants and oxidation systems, which would promote the successful implementation of surfactant-coupled ISCO technology in remediation of NAPLs-contaminated sites.
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- Jing-Cheng Xu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Frontiers Science Center for Intelligent Autonomous Systems, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Frontiers Science Center for Intelligent Autonomous Systems, Shanghai, 201210, China.
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He L, Sang Y, Yu W, Lu T, Wang F, Ma F, Gu Q, Jiao W. Sustainable remediation of dibenzofuran-contaminated soil by low-temperature thermal desorption: Robust decontamination and carbon neutralization. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 302:134810. [PMID: 35508260 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134810] [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: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Thermal desorption (TD) is generally considered to be an effective but unsustainable technology. Decontamination performance, charring behaviors and physicochemical properties during TD of dibenzofuran-contaminated soil (DCS) are explored. After treatment at 300 °C for 20 min, the dibenzofuran concentration decreases from 3969.37 mg/kg to 17.29 mg/kg, lower than Chinese risk screening value. More than 99% of dibenzofuran in soil are removed at low temperature of 300 °C, meanwhile the organic carbon is partially retained in soil. Removal mechanism of DCS at 300 °C is proposed, including desorption, cracking, and charring. Char material of low H:C ratio is produced by the generation, polymerization and dehydrogenation of aromatic intermediates, and then increases carbon stocks and reduces the carbon footprint of contaminated soil. Meanwhile, due to the char generated, pH, cation exchange capacity and specific surface area of DCS heated at 300 °C are higher than those of raw DCS, promoting ecological restoration and enhancing carbon sink in soil ecosystems. The aforesaid saving energy, reducing carbon footprint and enhancing carbon sink are exactly the main innovative technologies for achieving carbon neutrality. Hence, it may be a contribution to climate change mitigation, in addition to a robust and sustainable remediation of organic contaminated soil.
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- Liao He
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Beijing, 102617, China; State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Beijing, 102617, China.
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- BCEG Environmental Consulting Co., Ltd., Beijing 100015, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Beijing, 102617, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Beijing, 102617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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Nanocomposite based on poly(lauryl acrylate)-grafted Fe3O4 for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon removal from water. IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13726-022-01056-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Zeng G, Yang R, Tian S, Zhou Z, Wang Q, Yu X, Fu R, Lyu S. Elucidating the effect of different desorbents on naphthalene desorption and degradation: Performance and kinetics investigation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 434:128803. [PMID: 35405604 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128803] [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: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this work, the effect of different desorbents (low molecular weight organic acids (LMWOAs), surfactants, and inorganic salts) on naphthalene (NAP) desorption in soil was investigated, and the results showed that NAP desorption pattern fitted the pseudo-second-order kinetics. The addition of LMWOAs, especially citric acid (CA), could stimulate the reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and NAP degradation in Fe(II) activated persulfate (PS) system, while the presence of surfactants and CaCl2 could inhibit the NAP removal due to the competitive consumption of ROS. The maximum removal of NAP was 97.5% within 120 min at the PS/Fe(II)/CA/NAP molar ratio of 15/5/1/1, and the pseudo-first-order kinetic constant of NAP removal increased from 0.0110 min-1 to 0.0783 min-1 with the addition of CA. Compared with surfactants and inorganic salts, LMWOAs, especially CA, were more suitable as desorbent in soil washing coupled with in situ chemical oxidation technique. Moreover, 1.86 mg L-1 desorbed amount and 36.1% removal of NAP from soil could be obtained with the presence of 1 mM CA. Finally, the significant removal of NAP and other contaminants (phenanthrene, fluoranthene, and benzene series) in actual groundwater could provide theoretical basis and technical support for the remediation of organic contaminated sites with desorbents.
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- Guilu Zeng
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Center for Environmental Risk Management & Remediation of Soil & Groundwater, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China.
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Saeed M, Ilyas N, Jayachandran K, Shabir S, Akhtar N, Shahzad A, Sayyed RZ, Bano A. Advances in Biochar and PGPR engineering system for hydrocarbon degradation: A promising strategy for environmental remediation. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 305:119282. [PMID: 35413406 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119282] [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: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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In soil, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have resulted in severe environmental deterioration, compromised soil characteristics, and negatively affect all life forms, including humans. Developing appropriate and effective clean-up technology is crucial in solving the contamination issues. The traditional methods to treat PHAs contaminated soil are less effective and not ecofriendly. Bioremediation, based on bioaugmentation and biostimulation approaches, is a promising strategy for remediating contaminated soil. The use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as a bioaugmentation tool is an effective technique for treating hydrocarbon contaminated soil. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are group of rhizospheric bacteria that colonize the roots of plants. Biochar is a carbon-rich residue, which acts as a source of nutrients, and is also a bio-stimulating candidate to enhance the activities of oil-degrading bacteria. The application of biochar as a nutrient source to bioremediate oil-contaminated soil is a promising approach for reducing PHA contamination. Biochar induces polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) immobilization and removes the contaminants by various methods such as ion exchange electrostatic attractions and volatilization. In comparison, PGPR produce multiple types of biosurfactants to enhance the adsorption of hydrocarbons and mineralize the hydrocarbons with the conversion to less toxic substances. During the last few decades, the use of PGPR and biochar in the bioremediation of hydrocarbons-contaminated soil has gained greater importance. Therefore, developing and applying a PGPR-biochar-based remediating system can help manage hazardous PAH contaminated soil. The goal of this review paper is to (i) provide an overview of the PGPR mechanism for degradation of hydrocarbons and (ii) discuss the contaminants absorbent by biochar and its characteristics (iii) critically discuss the combined effect of PGPR and biochar for degradation of hydrocarbons by decreasing their mobility and bioavailability. The present review focuses on techniques of bioaugmentation and biostimulation based on use of PGPR and biochar in remediating the oil-contaminated soil.
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- Maimona Saeed
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan; Department of Botany, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif AJ&K, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, P.S.G.V.P. Mandal's, Arts, Science, and Commerce College, Shahada, 425409, India
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- Department of Biosciences University of Wah, Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt, Pakistan
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Wang P, Xu Z, Liu Y, Sheng X, Dong J, Lu Z, Shan A, Lyu S. Mechanism of trichloroethylene degradation in Fe(II)-activated peroxymonosulfate coupled with citric acid system in the presence of surfactants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:53176-53190. [PMID: 35279749 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19566-4] [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: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study demonstrated that peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activated by Fe(II)/citric acid (CA) could effectively degrade trichloroethylene (TCE) in the presence of Tween-80 (TW-80) or sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). Significant TCE removal of 91.6% (90.1%) with 1.3 g L-1 TW-80 (2.3 g L-1 SDS) were achieved at the PMS/Fe(II)/CA/TCE molar ratio of 4/4/4/1 (20/20/20/1). TCE degradation could be greatly elevated by Fe(II) and CA addition, while the existence of surfactants restrained TCE removal and the inhibitory effect increased with the higher surfactant concentration. The tests of the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and reactive radicals scavenging experiments proved that sulfate radical (SO4-•), hydroxyl radical (HO•), and superoxide radical (O2-•) were responsible for TCE degradation and SO4-• acted as the major one. The influences of initial solution pH and inorganic anions k(Cl- and HCO3-) on TCE removal were also investigated. Eventually, TCE removal in actual groundwater tests with surfactants confirmed that the PMS/Fe(II)/CA process has a huge potential of practical application in remediating the groundwater contaminated by TCE after the pretreatment by solubilization using surfactants.
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- Peng Wang
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control On Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control On Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control On Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control On Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control On Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control On Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control On Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 46000, Pakistan
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control On Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China.
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Dai C, Han Y, Duan Y, Lai X, Fu R, Liu S, Leong KH, Tu Y, Zhou L. Review on the contamination and remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in coastal soil and sediments. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 205:112423. [PMID: 34838568 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The rapid economic and population growth in coastal areas is causing increasingly serious polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pollution in these regions. This review compared the PAHs pollution characteristics of different coastal areas, including industrial zones, commercial ports, touristic cities, aquacultural & agricultural areas, oil & gas exploitation areas and megacities. Currently there are various treatment methods to remediate soils and sediments contaminated with PAHs. However, it is necessary to provide a comprehensive overview of all the available remediation technologies up to date, so appropriate technologies can be selected to remediate PAHs pollution. In view of that, we analyzed the characteristics of the remediation mechanism, summarized the remediation methods for soil or sediments in coastal areas, which were physical repair, chemical oxidation, bioremediation and integrated approaches. Besides, this review also reported the development of new multi-functional green and sustainable systems, namely, micro-nano bubble (MNB), biochar, reversible surfactants and peracetic acid. While physical repair, expensive but efficient, was regarded as a suitable method for the PAHs remediation in coastal areas because of land shortage, integrated approaches would produce better results. The ultimate aim of the review was to ensure the successful restructuring of PAHs contaminated soil and sediments in coastal areas. Due to the environment heterogeneity, PAHs pollution in coastal areas remains as a daunting challenge. Therefore, new and suitable technologies are still needed to address the environmental issue.
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- Chaomeng Dai
- College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- Institute of Urban Studies, School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, 100 Guilin Rd., Shanghai, 200234, PR China; Yangtze River Delta Urban Wetland Ecosystem National Field Observation and Research Station, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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- College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, Kampar, 31900, Perak, Malaysia
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- Institute of Urban Studies, School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, 100 Guilin Rd., Shanghai, 200234, PR China; Yangtze River Delta Urban Wetland Ecosystem National Field Observation and Research Station, Shanghai, 200234, China
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- Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 301 E. Dean Keeton St., Stop C1786, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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Garcia-Cervilla R, Santos A, Romero A, Lorenzo D. Abatement of chlorobenzenes in aqueous phase by persulfate activated by alkali enhanced by surfactant addition. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 306:114475. [PMID: 35033888 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114475] [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: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Sites polluted by dense non-aqueous phases (DNAPLs) constitute an environmental concern. In situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) application is limited since oxidation often occurs in the aqueous phase and contaminants are usually hydrophobic. In this work, ISCO enhanced by the surfactant addition (S-ISCO) was studied for a complex liquid mixture of chlorinated organic compounds (COCs) using persulfate (PS) activated by alkali (PSA) as oxidant and Emulse-3® as a commercial non-ionic surfactant. The reaction between E3 and PSA was investigated in the absence and presence of solubilized COCs in the following concentration ranges: COCs 1.2-50 mM, PS 84-336 mM, NaOH:PS molar ratio of 2, and surfactant concentration 1-10 g·L-1. In the experiments carried out in the absence of COCs, the unproductive consumption of PS was studied. The higher the surfactant concentration, the lower the ratio PS consumed to the initial surfactant concentration due to more complex micelle structures hindering the oxidation of surfactant molecules. This hindering effect was also noticed in the oxidation of solubilized COCs. The reduction of chlorobenzenes by PSA was negligible at surfactant concentrations above 2.5 g·L-1, independently of the COCs concentration solubilized. Instead, a surfactant concentration of about 1 and PS concentration of 168 mM yielded a significant decrease in the time required to abate a mass of DNAPL, compared with an ISCO process, with a bearable increase in the unproductive consumption of PS.
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- Raul Garcia-Cervilla
- Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
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- Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
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- Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
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- Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain.
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Wang H, Tian T, Wang D, Xu F, Ren W. Adsorption of bisphenol A and 2,4-dichlorophenol onto cetylpyridinium chloride-modified pine sawdust: a kinetic and thermodynamic study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:18932-18943. [PMID: 34704229 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17157-3] [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: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Using biomass wastes as adsorbents is a promising option for organic waste reclamation, but unfortunately, their adsorption capacity is usually limited, especially for hydrophobic organic pollutants. To address this issue, this work prepared cetylpyridinium chloride (a cationic surfactant)-modified pine sawdust (CPC-PS) and further demonstrated their performance for hydrophobic bisphenol A (BPA) and 2,4-dichlorophenol (DCP) adsorption. Compared to the PS, the CPC-PS improved the maximum adsorption capacity for BPA and DCP by approximately 98% and 122%, respectively. The kinetic and thermodynamic analyses showed that the BPA and DCP adsorption onto the CPC-PS fitted the pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Freundlich model. After regeneration using NaOH, the adsorption capacity of the CPC-PS for BPA still maintained 80.2% of the initial value after five cycles. Based on the experimental results, the CPC-PS was proposed to enhance the BPA and DCP adsorption through the solubilization of hemimicelles for hydrophobic organic pollutants, the π-π stacking between benzene-ring structures, and the hydrogen binding between the adsorbents and the pollutants. This work provides a viable method to use surfactant-modified pine sawdust as effective adsorbents to remove hydrophobic pollutants.
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- Hefei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education, China), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, People's Republic of China
- National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education, China), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education, China), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, People's Republic of China
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- Welle Environmental Group Co., Ltd, Changzhou, 213022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China.
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Ma J, Rene ER, Chen Z, Ma W. Fate of PAHs in treated wastewater reused as irrigation water: Environmental risks in water-soil-ryegrass multimedia system. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127500. [PMID: 34673393 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127500] [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: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The main aim of this study was to determine the fate, bio-metabolism and environmental risk of low-ring and high-ring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in a water-soil-ryegrass multi-media system, under long-term irrigation condition with micro-polluted treated wastewater. Field experiments were carried out to simulate garden irrigation using treated wastewater containing typical representative low-ring naphthalene (Nap) and high-ring benzo[a]pyrene (BaP). The results showed that BaP's vertical attenuation rate and adsorption accumulation rate were 1.7 and 1.2 times higher than Nap's, respectively. The adsorption, biodegradation, and the rhizosphere effect were responsible for 40.7%, 28.4%, 21.6%, and 30.5%, 36.6%, 17.7%, respectively, of the attenuation of BaP and Nap. The major metabolic pathways of Nap and BaP are hydroxylation, ring opening cleavage, and decarboxylation, with the metabolic chain of BaP being longer than that of Nap due to more ring cleaving reactions. Pseudomonas, Mycobacterium, and Sphingomonas were the functional microorganisms with PAHs degradation capacity that were positively correlated with PAHs degradation, particularly in the rhizosphere. After ten years of irrigation with treated wastewater, the prediction of environmental risk revealed that there were few potential risks. Thus, the results of this feasibility study demonstrated that using treated wastewater for garden irrigation was a relatively safe and effective strategy.
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- Jiaman Ma
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Water Supply, Sanitation and Environmental Engineering, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Westvest 7, P. O. Box 3015, 2601DA Delft, the Netherlands
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- Danzhou Water Affairs Bureau, Zhanzhou 571799, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Ding Z, Chen W, Hou J, Wang Q, Liu W, Christie P, Luo Y. Hydrogen peroxide combined with surfactant leaching and microbial community recovery from oil sludge. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131750. [PMID: 34352537 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131750] [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: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The remediation effects of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) oxidation and surfactant-leaching alone or in combination on three typical oilfield sludges were studied. The removal efficiency of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) of Jidong, Liaohe and Jiangsu oil sludges by hydrogen peroxide oxidation alone was very poor (6.5, 6.8, and 3.4 %, respectively) but increased significantly (p < 0.05), especially of long-chain hydrocarbons, by combining the use of H2O2 with surfactants (80.0, 79.8 and 82.2 %, respectively). Oxidation combined with leaching may impair microbial activity and organic manure was therefore added to the treated sludges for biostimulation and the composition and function of the microbial community were studied. The addition of manure rapidly restored sludge microbial activity and significantly increased the relative abundance of some salt-tolerant and alkali-tolerant petroleum-degrading bacteria such as Corynebacterium, Pseudomonas, Dietzia and Jeotgalicoccus. Moreover, the relative abundance of two classic petroleum-degrading enzyme genes, alkane 1-monooxygenase and catechol 1, 2-dioxygenase, increased significantly.
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- Zhixian Ding
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China; University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Jiangsu East China New Energy Exploration Co., Ltd., Nanjing, 210005, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China; University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
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Xu Y, Che T, Li Y, Fang C, Dai Z, Li H, Xu L, Hu F. Remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by sulfate radical advanced oxidation: Evaluation of efficiency and ecological impact. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 223:112594. [PMID: 34371456 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination in soil remains expensive and difficult. Sulfate radical advanced oxidation processes (SR-AOPs) can be used for in situ PAH oxidation but their efficiency and ecological impacts require evaluation. Here, we tested the remediation efficiency and ecological impacts of an SR-AOP combining sodium persulfate and ferrous sulfate (FS), the FS SR-AOP with the chelating agent citric acid (FS+CA), and the FS SR-AOP with chelating agent and the surfactant IGEPALCA-720 (FS+CA+IG) compared with natural attenuation (control, CK). We measured PAH, soil physicochemical properties (pH, soil organic matter [SOM]), and soil biological properties (polyphenol oxidase [PPO] activity, peroxidase [POD] activity, soil microbes) in contaminated soil samples after incubation with FS, FS+CA, FA+CA+IG, or CK for 1, 15, and 30 d. Compared with CK, all SR-AOPs significantly decreased PAH after 1 d, with FS+CA+IG showing the highest efficiency (80.8%) and PAH removal peaking at 15 d. FS+CA+IG treatment reduced SOM the least and soil pH the most; after 30 d, SOM recovered to ~80% of the level observed in CK, but soil pH decreased further. PPO and POD activities were highest after 15 and 30 d of FS+CA+IG treatment. Real-time quantitative PCR demonstrated that SR-AOPs significantly decreased quantities of PAH-degrading bacteria, soil bacteria, fungi, and actinobacteria at 1 d, but after 30 d, the microbes recovered to levels similar to those observed in CK, with no significant differences among SR-AOPs. SR-AOPs reduced bacterial diversity and changed the dominant phylum from Acidobacteria to Firmicutes. In summary, SR-AOP treatment with both the chelating agent and the surfactant produced the best PAH removal and least SOM destruction but the largest pH decrease, although some factors recovered with longer incubation. This study provides key information for improving PAH remediation and evaluating its ecological impact.
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- Yuanzhou Xu
- Soil Ecology Lab, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang No. 1, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Soil Ecology Lab, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang No. 1, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Soil Ecology Lab, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang No. 1, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Soil Ecology Lab, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang No. 1, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Soil Ecology Lab, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang No. 1, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Soil Ecology Lab, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang No. 1, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing 210014, People's Republic of China
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- Soil Ecology Lab, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang No. 1, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing 210014, People's Republic of China.
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- Soil Ecology Lab, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang No. 1, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing 210014, People's Republic of China.
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Zhao C, Xu J, Shang D, Zhang Y, Zhang J, Xie H, Kong Q, Wang Q. Application of constructed wetlands in the PAH remediation of surface water: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 780:146605. [PMID: 34030309 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pose adverse risks to ecosystems and public health because of their carcinogenicity and mutagenicity. As such, the extensive occurrence of PAHs represents a worldwide concern that requires urgent solutions. Wastewater treatment plants are not, however, designed for PAH removal and often become sources of the PAHs entering surface waters. Among the technologies applied in PAH remediation, constructed wetlands (CWs) exhibit several cost-effective and eco-friendly advantages, yet a systematic examination of the application and success of CWs for PAH remediation is missing. This review discusses PAH occurrence, distribution, and seasonal patterns in surface waters during the last decade to provide baseline information for risk control and further treatment. Furthermore, based on the application of CWs in PAH remediation, progress in understanding and optimising PAH-removal mechanisms is discussed focussing on sediments, plants, and microorganisms. Wetland plant traits are key factors affecting the mechanisms of PAH removal in CWs, including adsorption, uptake, phytovolatilization, and biodegradation. The physico-chemical characteristics of PAHs, environmental conditions, wetland configuration, and operation parameters are also reviewed as important factors affecting PAH removal efficiency. Whilst significant progress has been made, several key problems need to be addressed to ensure the success of large-scale CW projects. These include improving performance in cold climates and addressing the toxic threshold effects of PAHs on wetland plants. Overall, this review provides future direction for research on PAH removal using CWs and their large-scale operation for the treatment of PAH-contaminated surface waters.
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- Congcong Zhao
- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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Zhang X, Liao X, Gong Z, Li X, Jia C. Formation of fatty acid methyl ester based microemulsion and removal mechanism of PAHs from contaminated soils. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 413:125460. [PMID: 33930972 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Microemulsion (ME) is considered as a stable solution for adsorbing organic matters. Aiming to remediate PAH contaminated soils from industrial sites in Shijiazhuang (Soil CPS) and Beijing (Soil CSG) in China, novel MEs were designed with different ratios of mixed surfactants (Surf, TX-100+Tween 80), n-butanol and fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs). Particle size, transmittance, surface intension, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy of the MEs were analyzed. PAH removals by solubilization experiments were studied and regeneration of waste ME was evaluated. Results showed the novel MEs were obtained with particle sizes in a range of 18.53-122.77 nm. The lowest surface intension of MEs was 26.53 mN/m, which was prone to PAHs transferring to MEs. ‒OH (3350 cm-1), ‒C˭C (1740 cm-1) and ‒C‒O (1072 cm-1) functioned in forming MEs. Additionally, ‒OH, C‒H, ‒C˭C, ‒C‒O were considered as active binding sites when remediating PAH soils. PAH removals in soils CPS and CSG were up to 90.1% and 89.7% with surfactants and co-surfactant (Surf:Co-s), (Surf:Co-s) and FAME, soil and MEs (w:v) at ratios of 1:1, 8:2 and 1:4, respectively. About 85.6% of FAME and 41.9% of TX-100 in waste ME were recovered for recycle purpose.
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- Xiaorong Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China.
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- Land Contamination Assessment and Remediation Laboratory, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, PR China.
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Wang Y, Huang Y, Xi P, Qiao X, Chen J, Cai X. Interrelated effects of soils and compounds on persulfate oxidation of petroleum hydrocarbons in soils. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 408:124845. [PMID: 33360699 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Persulfate-based chemical oxidation of petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) in soils usually varies drastically with soil sites. Complex effects of soil components on persulfate oxidation of TPHs remains poorly understood, impeding the understanding of persulfate oxidation in practical systems. Here we provided empirical evidence for the interrelated effects of natural soils components and target TPHs on persulfate oxidation of TPHs. Inputs of TPHs led to notable alterations of organic matter, minerals and pH of soils, which in turn influenced distributions and availability of TPHs in soils. These soil/TPH properties and oxidant dose constituted five interrelated terms that were used to develop a predictive model of persulfate oxidation of TPHs. Such interrelation accounted for ilmenite-base coupling activation of persulfate oxidation, Fe/Mn mineral activation of persulfate oxidation, chemical oxidant demand of soils, mass transfer-reactivity limiting of TPHs, and applicable parameters of persulfate oxidation, respectively. The interrelation-based model of persulfate oxidation of TPHs displayed high predictive accuracy of 43% for a factor of 0.3 above and below the ideal fit, despite large differences in contaminated sites and applicable parameters. This finding may have practical interests in the optimization of persulfate oxidation.
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- Yaling Wang
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Shanghai Jierang Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201615, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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Cao Q, Li Y, Kang Y, Guo Z. Enhanced Benzofluoranthrene Removal in Surface Flow Constructed Wetlands with the Addition of Carbon. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:2865-2872. [PMID: 33553904 PMCID: PMC7860057 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c05202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), as hazardous pollutants, could be removed by constructed wetlands (CWs). While the traditional substrate of CWs has a weak adsorption capacity for PAHs, in this study, the carbonous fillers-activated carbon (AC) and biochar-were added into the substrate of surface flow CWs to improve the removal performance of benzofluoranthrene (BbFA), a typical PAH. The results showed that the BbFA removal efficiencies in CWs with the addition of AC and biochar were 11.8 and 1.2% higher than those in the Control group, respectively. Simultaneously, the removal efficiencies of NO3 --N were 42.8 and 68.4% in these two CWs, while the BbFA content in the substrate and plants with the addition of carbon was lower than that in the Control group. The addition of carbonous filler reduced the absorption of PAHs by plants in CWs and enhanced microbial degradation. The microbial community results showed that the relative abundance of Proteobacteria, especially γ-proteobacteria, was higher with the addition of fillers, which related to PAH degradation.
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- Qingqing Cao
- School
of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shandong
Jianzhu University, Jinan 250014, China
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- College
of Education Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- College
of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao
University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Shandong
Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School
of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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Tao Y, Monfort O, Brigante M, Zhang H, Mailhot G. Phenanthrene decomposition in soil washing effluents using UVB activation of hydrogen peroxide and peroxydisulfate. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 263:127996. [PMID: 33297035 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this work, the decomposition of phenanthrene (PHE) in mimic and real soil washing (SW) effluents was investigated using UVB light assisted activation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and peroxydisulfate (PDS) oxidation processes. The impact of oxidant concentration, initial pH, and coexisting inorganic anions (Cl-, HCO3- and NO3-) on PHE removal was evaluated. PHE degradation efficiency under UVB irradiation followed the order of UVB/PDS > UVB/H2O2 > UVB. The increase of PHE decomposition efficiency was observed with increasing oxidant dose in the range of 2-30 mM upon the two processes. It was found Cl- played different roles in the two activation systems depending on the solution pH and Cl- concentration. The influence of HCO3- on PHE elimination was negligible in the UVB/PDS process, while an inhibitory effect was observed in the UVB/H2O2 system. Nitrate inhibited the PHE decay in both UVB/H2O2 and UVB/PDS processes at the investigated pH 3.3, 7.1 and 8.6. Finally, the application of the two activation processes to the treatment of real SW effluents indicated that up to 85.0% of PHE degradation could be reached under 6 h UVB irradiation with PDS, indicating UVB/PDS process is a promising alternative for SW effluent treatment.
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- Yufang Tao
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, 430079, China; Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, 430079, China.
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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Titaley IA, Simonich SLM, Larsson M. Recent Advances in the Study of the Remediation of Polycyclic Aromatic Compound (PAC)-Contaminated Soils: Transformation Products, Toxicity, and Bioavailability Analyses. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS 2020; 7:873-882. [PMID: 35634165 PMCID: PMC9139952 DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.0c00677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) encompass a diverse group of compounds, often found in historically contaminated sites. Different experimental techniques have been used to remediate PACs-contaminated soils. This brief review surveyed over 270 studies concerning remediation of PACs-contaminated soils and found that, while these studies often measured the concentration of 16 parent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pre- and post-remediation, only a fraction of the studies included the measurement of PAC-transformation products (PAC-TPs) and other PACs (n = 33). Only a few studies also incorporated genotoxicity/toxicity/mutagenicity analysis pre- and post-remediation (n = 5). Another aspect that these studies often neglected to include was bioavailability, as none of the studies that included measurement of PAH-TPs and PACs included bioavailability investigation. Based on the literature analysis, future remediation studies need to consider chemical analysis of PAH-TPs and PACs, genotoxicity/toxicity/mutagenicity, and bioavailability analyses pre- and post-remediation. These assessments will help address numerous concerns including, among others, the presence, properties, and toxicity of PACs and PAH-TPs, risk assessment of soil post-remediation, and the bioavailability of PAH-TPs. Other supplementary techniques that help assist these analyses and recommendations for future analyses are also discussed.
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- Ivan A. Titaley
- Man-Technology-Environment (MTM) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Örebro University, Örebro SE-701 82, Sweden
- Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
- Corresponding Author: Phone: +1 541 737 9208, Fax: +1 541 737 0497
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- Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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- Man-Technology-Environment (MTM) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Örebro University, Örebro SE-701 82, Sweden
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Mohebban A, Yaghoobzadeh P, Gitipour S, Abdollahinejad M, Delarestaghi RM, Ramezani M. Applicability of an anionic-nonionic surfactant in p-cresol contaminated soil washing: Finding the optimal mixing ratio. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2020; 18:1207-1216. [PMID: 33312635 PMCID: PMC7721845 DOI: 10.1007/s40201-020-00538-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this study, the parameters influencing p-cresol removal efficiency in soil washing method were investigated. Primarily, extraction efficiencies of three Tween series surfactants (Tween 20, Tween 60, Tween 80) with 10 mM concentration were compared. Tween 80 showed the best results since its value (55%) was 4% and 13% higher than that of Tween 60 and Tween 20. The impact of mixed surfactant on extraction rate was examined by employing a mixture of Tween 80 and one anionic surfactant (sodium dodecyl sulfate) with different molar ratio as the main washing solution. The results denoted that the molar ratio of 3:2 (SDS:Tween80) could enhance the extraction rate up to 38% compared to using SDS and Tween 80 alone. Regarding the initial p-cresol concentration in the collected sample, the cleanup level (390 mg/kg) could only be achieved using the mixed-surfactant. Thus, the minimum required surfactant concentrations to hit the target level was calculated to be 3.54 g/L of Tween 80 and 2.105 g/L of SDS (molar ratio of 0.27 SDS:Tween80). Studying the role of surfactant concentration indicated that its increment from 10 mM to 20 mM, which is way above all the reagents' critical micelle concentration (CMC), does not affect the removal rate considerably. The same results were obtained comparing the effect of washing time in three different levels (30 min, 60 min and 90 min). However, temperature showed to be a more significant parameter as it could enhance the results up to 20% (for SDS).
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- Ali Mohebban
- Graduate Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Graduate Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Graduate Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Guo J, Wen X, Yang J, Fan T. Removal of benzo(a)pyrene in polluted aqueous solution and soil using persulfate activated by corn straw biochar. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 272:111058. [PMID: 32669257 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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An activator, corn straw biochar, was produced and applied in persulfate-based oxidation to remove benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) in polluted aqueous solution and soil. Polluted aqueous solution remediation results showed that at pH 7, approximately 88.4% of BaP was removed by 10 mM of persulfate activated by 1.6 g/L of biochar, and degradation played a dominant role. Polluted soil remediation results demonstrated that the activated persulfate solution (at 9 g/L) by biochar (at 3 wt% of soil) can remove 93.2% of BaP. In remediation of BaP-polluted soil, increasing biochar dosage and persulfate concentration accelerated BaP degradation to some extent, while excessive biochar or persulfate inhibited the degradation of BaP probably due to the unnecessary SO4- consumption. The biochar-activated persulfate oxidation reflected a good performance in tolerating the influences of background electrolytes (such as HCO3-, Cl-, and humic acid (HA)) in soil on BaP remediation. In addition, in the removal of BaP by the oxidation systems activated by biochar, persulfate was proved as a superior oxidant compared to peroxymonosulfate and H2O2, and the removal efficiencies of BaP were 93.2%, 86.5%, and 84.4% under the same treatment condition. To sum up, the biochar-activated persulfate oxidation would be a potential application in remediation of BaP-polluted aqueous solution and soil.
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- Junyuan Guo
- College of Resources and Environment, Chengdu University of Information Technology, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610225, China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Chengdu University of Information Technology, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610225, China
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- National Institute of Measurement and Testing Technology, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610021, China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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Lyu Y, Lyu S, Tang P, Jiang W, Sun Y, Li M, Sui Q. Degradation of trichloroethylene in aqueous solution by sodium percarbonate activated with Fe(II)-citric acid complex in the presence of surfactant Tween-80. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 257:127223. [PMID: 32534295 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The degradation performance of trichloroethylene (TCE) by sodium percarbonate (SPC) activated with citric acid (CA) chelated Fe(II) in the presence of nonionic surfactant Tween-80 was investigated. The addition of CA successfully prevented the precipitation of iron and facilitated TCE degradation. However, Tween-80 had an inhibitory effect on TCE degradation mainly due to the competition of ∗OH between Tween-80 and TCE. The effect of SPC and Fe(II) dosage on TCE degradation was also explored and the results displayed that 87.2% of TCE could be degraded in 15 min at the SPC/Fe(II)/CA/TCE molar ratio of 3/4/2/1. Free radical probe tests confirmed that both O2-∗ and ∗OH were generated in the SPC/Fe(II)/CA system. Free radical scavenging tests implied that the degradation of TCE in the SPC/Fe(II)/CA system was mainly attributed to ∗OH, while O2-∗ was only partially involved in the degradation of TCE. In addition, TCE removal was suppressed with the raising of the initial solution pH from 3.0 to 9.0. The actual groundwater (containing Tween-80) tests confirmed that 93.2% of TCE degradation could be achieved at the SPC/Fe(II)/CA/TCE molar ratio of 30/40/10/1 and strongly demonstrated that the SPC/Fe(II)/CA process has potential for the in situ treatment of TCE contaminated groundwater in the presence of surfactant Tween-80. In conclusion, TCE degradation by Fe(II) activated SPC system in the presence of Tween-80 can be significantly enhanced with the addition of CA, and this finding offers an innovative direction for removing chlorinated organic contaminants from groundwater in contaminated site after surfactant solubilization treatment.
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- Yanchen Lyu
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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Wei W, Ran Z, He H, Zhou K, Huangfu Z, Yu J. Desorption process and morphological analysis of real polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contaminated soil by the heterogemini surfactant and its mixed systems. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 254:126854. [PMID: 32957278 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Surfactant-enhanced remediation (SER) is an efficient and low-cost technology for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contaminated sites. This study assessed the desorption processes and effects of Heterogemini surfactant (Dodecyldimethylammonium bromide/tetradecyldimethylammonium bromide, DBTB), two traditional surfactants (Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide, CTAB; Sorbitan monolaurate, Span 20) and their mixed systems on the real PAHs-contaminated soil from an abandoned coking plant, as well they were analyzed micro morphologically. DBTB had greater desorption capability for PAHs and favorable interaction with the traditional surfactants confirmed by reaction parameters βm and Gibbs. Whether for total PAHs (TPAHs) or different molecular weight PAHs, the mixed system Span 20/DBTB had larger molar solubilization ratio (MSR) and partition coefficient (Km) than CTAB/DBTB, the highest desorption rate for TPAHs reaching 68.83%. Additionally, microscopic morphology showed micelles of Span 20/DBTB were more dispersed and formed strings easily, explaining its good desorption capability. What resulted demonstrated the feasibility of DBTB, a novel Heterogemini surfactant, and its mixed systems remediating PAHs-contaminated soil of abandoned industrial site.
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- Wei Wei
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China; Institute of New Energy and Low Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China; Institute of New Energy and Low Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China; Institute of New Energy and Low Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China; Institute of New Energy and Low Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China; Institute of New Energy and Low Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China; Institute of New Energy and Low Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, PR China.
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Huang Z, Wang D, Ayele BA, Zhou J, Srivastava I, Pan D, Wang Z, Chen Q. Enhancement of auxiliary agent for washing efficiency of diesel contaminated soil with surfactants. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 252:126494. [PMID: 32443261 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We used five types of surfactants assisted with sodium salts, including sodium tartrate (ST), sodium chloride (SC), and humic acid sodium (HAS) as auxiliary agents for soil washing to remove diesel from contaminated soil. Decontamination enhancement of diesel polluted soil washing with biosurfactant and H2O2 was examined, which showed higher effectiveness for newly contaminated soil. An increase in temperature and sodium salt addition exhibited a profound enhancement in diesel removal from aged contaminated soils. Compared to ST and SC, HAS exhibited a higher removal efficiency with saponin washing for aged diesel contaminated soil by lowering surface tension, shifting zeta potential, and increasing the number of micelles. Phytotoxicity experiments showed no significant inhibition of germination of lettuce, arugula, and cucumber with 0.2 g L-1 saponin incubation. Conversely, there was a promotion on the root extension of lettuce and cucumber except for arugula. Similarly, the addition of 2% HAS (wight of saponin) improved on root growth of lettuce, arugula, and cucumber, increasing by 25%, 5%, and 22% at the period of 14 d, respectively. Because of excellent removal efficiency and non-toxicity, enhanced wash with saponin and HAS might be considered in the future design of full-scale remediation processes of diesel contaminated soil.
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- Zhaolu Huang
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering College, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China; Departments of Bioengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA; Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA; Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Champaign, IL, 61820, USA
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- Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering College, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering College, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Departments of Bioengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA
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- Departments of Bioengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA; Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA; Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Champaign, IL, 61820, USA
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- Departments of Bioengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering College, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China; Shanghai Institution of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, PR China.
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Peñalver R, Campillo N, López-García I, Hernández-Córdoba M. Solid-phase microextraction for the determination of iron organic compounds in seawaters and soils by gas chromatography coupled to microwave-induced plasma with atomic emission detection spectrometry. Microchem J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2020.104630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Zhang T, Liu Y, Zhong S, Zhang L. AOPs-based remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons-contaminated soils: Efficiency, influencing factors and environmental impacts. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 246:125726. [PMID: 31901666 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Petroleum hydrocarbons are a class of anthropogenic compounds including alkanes, aromatic hydrocarbons, resins, asphaltenes and other organic matters, and soil pollution caused by petroleum hydrocarbons has drawn increasing interest in recent years. Multiple advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are emerging to remediate petroleum hydrocarbons-contaminated soils, while very few studies have focused on the features of AOPs applied in soils. This review aims to provide an updated overview of the state of the science about the efficiency, influencing factors and environmental implications of AOPs. The key findings from this review include: 1) cyclodextrin and its derivatives can be used to synthesize targeting reagents; 2) soil organic matter (SOM), glucose and cement can activate persulfate; 3) SOM affects redox circumstance in soil and could be further developed for enhancing the catalysis effect of transition metals; 4) non-thermal plasma and wet oxidation are promising methods of AOPs to remove petroleum hydrocarbons from soil; 5) the occurrence, fate, and transformation of intermediates during the degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons in soil should be considered more. Overall, this review reveals an urgent need to develop the cost-effective remedial strategies for petroleum hydrocarbons contaminated soils, and to advance our knowledge on the generation, transport and propagation of radicals in soils.
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- Tong Zhang
- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400045, China.
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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Zhang M, Feng Y, Zhang D, Dong L, Pan X. Ozone-encapsulated colloidal gas aphrons for in situ and targeting remediation of phenanthrene-contaminated sediment-aquifer. WATER RESEARCH 2019; 160:29-38. [PMID: 31129379 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.05.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The hydrophobic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are apt to adhere tightly to the sediments in aquifer and thus pose great threats to the aquatic environment of groundwater and surface water as well as human health. The present study constructed functionalized microbubbles, named colloidal ozone aphrons (COAs), by dissolving ozone-contained air into the nonionic surfactant (Tween-20) solution at the pressure of 300 kPa for the in situ remediation of phenanthrene (PHE)-contaminated sediments. The COA system aimed at improving the PHE elimination in terms of (i) enhancing the migration and transportation ability of the bubble system in the contaminated aquifer matrix, (ii) accurately desorbing the target hydrophobic contaminants from sediments, and (iii) reinforcing the in situ oxidation degradation immediately after or simultaneously when the PAHs are desorbed into the aqueous phase. Experimental results demonstrated that the COAs exhibited similar characteristics as the classical colloidal gas aphrons (CGAs), including the high stability (half-life time > 200 s), typical morphology and average bubble size (114-162 μm); higher air hold-up of COAs was achieved (i. e. > 20%) compared with the air-microbubbles (1-2%) obtained under the same generation conditions. Although the encapsulated ozone could oxidize the surfactant-layers, the properties and behaviors of COAs were not greatly affected. The surfactant multi-layers endowed the COAs with strong hydrophobic attraction with PHE, great migration capacity and enlarged oxidation area in the sediment matrix. Approximately 96.9% of PHE was removed from the sediments and 84.9% of the overall PHE was oxidized at the high ozone concentration of 0.6 mg/L when the initial PHE concentration was 240.0 μg/kg. The COA-involved remediation technology provided the insight of combining the processes of washing and oxidizing through adopting the particularly conceived microbubbles. The in situ and selective removal of hydrophobic organic contaminants from sediments in aquifer was well achieved in this study.
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- Ming Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China.
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Zhao S, Miao D, Zhu K, Tao K, Wang C, Sharma VK, Jia H. Interaction of benzo[a]pyrene with Cu(II)-montmorillonite: Generation and toxicity of environmentally persistent free radicals and reactive oxygen species. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2019; 129:154-163. [PMID: 31128436 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.05.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 04/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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This paper presents the interaction of benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) with Cu(II)-montmorillonite to investigate the formation, evolution and potential toxicity of environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) under dark and visible light irradiation conditions. Degradation of B[a]P and the generated transformative products on clay mineral are monitored by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technique. Hydroxyl-B[a]P and B[a]P-diones are observed during the transformation of B[a]P under dark condition. B[a]P-3,6-dione and B[a]P-6,12-dione are the main products under visible light irradiation. B[a]P transformation is accompanied by the formation of EPFRs, which are quantified by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. With increasing reaction time, the concentrations of the produced EPFRs are initially increased and then gradually decrease to an undetectable level. The deconvolution results of EPR spectra reveal formation of three types of organic radicals (carbon-centered radicals, oxygen-centered radicals, and carbon-centered radicals with a conjugated oxygen), which also co-exist. Correspondingly, visible-light irradiation promotes the formation and the decay of these EPFRs. The produced B[a]P-type EPFRs induce the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as superoxide (O2-) and hydroxide radicals (OH), which may cause oxidative stress to cells and tissues of organisms. The toxicity of degradation products is evaluated by the livability of human gastric epithelial GES-1cells. The toxicity is initially increased and then decreases with the elapsed reaction time, which correlates with the evolution of EPFRs concentrations. The present work provides direct evidence that the formation of EPFRs in interaction of PAHs with metal-contaminated clays may result in negative effects to human health.
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- Song Zhao
- College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
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- Program for the Environment and Sustainability, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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The availability of bound residues of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), in reference to their parent compounds, can be enhanced by microbial activity and chemical reactions, which pose severe risks for the ecosystems encompassing contaminated soils. Considerable attention has been raised on how to remove these bound residues from PAH-contaminated soils. This paper provides a novel application of Fenton oxidation in the removal of bound residues of model PAHs, such as naphthalene (NAP), acenaphthene (ACP), fluorene (FLU) and anthracene (ANT), from naturally contaminated soils. The citric acid-enhanced Fenton treatment resulted in the degradation of bound PAH residues that followed pseudo-first-order kinetics, with rate constants within 4.22 × 10−2, 1.25 × 10−1 and 2.72 × 10−1 h−1 for NAP, FLU, and ANT, respectively. The reactivity of bound PAH residues showed a correlation with their ionization potential (IP) values. Moreover, the degradation rate of bound PAH residues was significantly correlated with H2O2-Fe2+ ratio (m/m) and H2O2 concentrations. The highest removal efficiencies of bound PAH residues was up to 89.5% with the treatment of chelating agent oxalic acid, which was demonstrated to be superior to other acids, such as citric acid and hydrochloric acid. This study provides valuable insight into the feasibility of citric acid-Fenton and oxalic acid-Fenton treatments in rehabilitating bound PAH residues in contaminated soils.
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Liao X, Wu Z, Li Y, Cao H, Su C. Effect of various chemical oxidation reagents on soil indigenous microbial diversity in remediation of soil contaminated by PAHs. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 226:483-491. [PMID: 30951943 PMCID: PMC6756151 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.03.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Revised: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Chemical oxidation is a promising pretreatment step coupled with bioremediation for removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The effectiveness of Fenton, modified Fenton, potassium permanganate and activated persulfate oxidation treatments on the real contaminated soils collected from a coal gas plant (263.6 ± 73.3 mg kg-1 of the Σ16 PAHs) and a coking plant (385.2 ± 39.6 mg kg-1 of the Σ16 PAHs) were evaluated. Microbial analyses showed only a slight impact on indigenous microbial diversity by Fenton treatment, but showed the inhibition of microbial diversity and delayed population recovery by potassium permanganate reagent. After potassium permanganate treatment, the microorganism mainly existed in the soil was Pseudomonas or Pseudomonadaceae. The results showed that total organic carbon (TOC) content in soil was significantly increased by adding modified Fenton reagent (1.4%-2.3%), while decreased by adding potassium permanganate (0.2%-1%), owing to the nonspecific and different oxidative properties of chemical oxidant. The results also demonstrated that the removal efficiency of total PAHs was ordered: permanganate (90.0%-92.4%) > activated persulfate (81.5%-86.54%) > modified Fenton (81.5%-85.4%) > Fenton (54.1%-60.0%). Furthermore, the PAHs removal efficiency was slightly increased on the 7th day after Fenton and modified Fenton treatments, about 14.6%, and 14.4% respectively, and the PAHs removal efficiency only enhanced 4.1% and 1.3% respectively from 1st to 15th day after potassium permanganate and activated persulfate treatments. The oxidants greatly affect the growth of soil indigenous microbes, which cause further influence for PAHs degradation by bioremediation.
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- Xiaoyong Liao
- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Damage Assessment and Remediation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Beijing, 100101, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Damage Assessment and Remediation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Beijing, 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Damage Assessment and Remediation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Beijing, 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Damage Assessment and Remediation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Beijing, 100101, China
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Ground Water and Ecosystems Restoration Division, Ada, OK, United States
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Idowu O, Semple KT, Ramadass K, O'Connor W, Hansbro P, Thavamani P. Beyond the obvious: Environmental health implications of polar polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2019; 123:543-557. [PMID: 30622079 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.12.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 192] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The genotoxic, mutagenic and carcinogenic effects of polar polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (polar PAHs) are believed to surpass those of their parent PAHs; however, their environmental and human health implications have been largely unexplored. Oxygenated PAHs (oxy-PAHs) is a critical class of polar PAHs associated with carcinogenic effects without enzymatic activation. They also cause an upsurge in reactive oxygen species (ROS) in living cells. This results in oxidative stress and other consequences, such as abnormal gene expressions, altered protein activities, mutagenesis, and carcinogenesis. Similarly, some nitrated PAHs (N-PAHs) are probable human carcinogens as classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Heterocyclic PAHs (polar PAHs containing nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen atoms within the aromatic rings) have been shown to be potent endocrine disruptors, primarily through their estrogenic activities. Despite the high toxicity and enhanced environmental mobility of many polar PAHs, they have attracted only a little attention in risk assessment of contaminated sites. This may lead to underestimation of potential risks, and remediation end points. In this review, the toxicity of polar PAHs and their associated mechanisms of action, including their role in mutagenic, carcinogenic, developmental and teratogenic effects are critically discussed. This review suggests that polar PAHs could have serious toxicological effects on human health and should be considered during risk assessment of PAH-contaminated sites. The implications of not doing so were argued and critical knowledge gaps and future research requirements discussed.
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- Oluyoye Idowu
- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YQ, United Kingdom
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Port Stephens Fisheries Institute, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Port Stephens, Australia
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia; University of Technology Sydney, Faculty of Science, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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Surface properties and solubility enhancement of Gemini/conventional surfactant mixtures based on sulfonate Gemini surfactant. J Mol Liq 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2018.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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