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Ghafoor A, Shafiq F, Anwar S, Zhang L, Ashraf M. Comparative assessment of pantothenic, aspartic, ascorbic and tartaric acids assisted Pb-phytoextraction by sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Biometals 2024:10.1007/s10534-024-00619-9. [PMID: 39073690 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-024-00619-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Phytoextraction of lead (Pb) is a challenging task due to its extremely low mobility within soil and plant systems. In this study, we tested the influence of some novel chelating agents for Pb-phytoextraction using sunflower. The Pb was applied at control (0.0278 mM) and 4.826 mM Pb as Pb(NO3)2 through soil-spiking. After 10 days of Pb addition, four different organic ligands (aspartic, ascorbic, tartaric, and pantothenic acids) were added to the soil at 1 mM concentration each. respectively. In the absence of any chelate, sunflower plants grown at 4.826 mM Pb level accumulated Pb concentrations up to 104 µg g-1 DW in roots, whereas 64 µg g-1 DW in shoot. By contrast, tartaric acid promoted significantly Pb accumulation in roots (191 µg g-1 DW; + 45.5%) and shoot (131.6 µg g-1 DW; + 51.3%). Pantothenic acid also resulted in a significant Pb-uptake in the sunflower shoots (123 µg g-1 DW; + 47.9%) and in roots (177.3 µg g-1 DW; + 41.3%). The least effective amongst the chelates tested was aspartic acid, but it still contributed to + 40.1% more Pb accumulation in the sunflower root and shoots. In addition, plant growth, biochemical, and ionomic parameters were positively regulated by the organic chelates used. Especially, an increase in leaf Ca, P, and S was evident in Pb-stressed plants in response to chelates. These results highlight that the use of biocompatible organic chelates positively alters plant physio-biochemical traits contributing to higher Pb-sequestration in sunflower plant parts.
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- Asif Ghafoor
- Institue of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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- Deaprtment of Botany, Government College University Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Government College Women University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Institue of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
- School of Agriculture, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Sharma I, Sharma S, Sharma V, Singh AK, Sharma A, Kumar A, Singh J, Sharma A. PGPR-Enabled bioremediation of pesticide and heavy metal-contaminated soil: A review of recent advances and emerging challenges. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 362:142678. [PMID: 38908452 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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The excessive usage of agrochemicals, including pesticides, along with various reckless human actions, has ensued discriminating prevalence of pesticides and heavy metals (HMs) in crop plants and the environment. The enhanced exposure to these chemicals is a menace to living organisms. The pesticides may get bioaccumulated in the food chain, thereby leading to several deteriorative changes in the ecosystem health and a rise in the cases of some serious human ailments including cancer. Further, both HMs and pesticides cause some major metabolic disturbances in plants, which include oxidative burst, osmotic alterations and reduced levels of photosynthesis, leading to a decline in plant productivity. Moreover, the synergistic interaction between pesticides and HMs has a more serious impact on human and ecosystem health. Various attempts have been made to explore eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable methods of improving plant health under HMs and/or pesticide stress. Among these methods, the employment of PGPR can be a suitable and effective strategy for managing these contaminants and providing a long-term remedy. Although, the application of PGPR alone can alleviate HM-induced phytotoxicities; however, several recent reports advocate using PGPR with other micro- and macro-organisms, biochar, chelating agents, organic acids, plant growth regulators, etc., to further improve their stress ameliorative potential. Further, some PGPR are also capable of assisting in the degradation of pesticides or their sequestration, reducing their harmful effects on plants and the environment. This present review attempts to present the current status of our understanding of PGPR's potential in the remediation of pesticides and HMs-contaminated soil for the researchers working in the area.
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- Indu Sharma
- Department of Life Sciences, University Institute of Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144030, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Agriculture Sciences, University Institute of Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144030, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, University Institute of Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144030, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Hqrs. Lumami, Zunheboto, Nagaland, 798627, India.
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- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, DAV University, Jalandhar, Punjab, 144012, India.
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Qin X, Li Q. Heavy metal tolerance and detoxification mechanism mediated by heavy metal resistance genes in compost habitat. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:43396-43404. [PMID: 38884932 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33925-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Heavy metal pollution from compost is one of the most concerned environmental problems, which poses a threat to the ecosystem and human health. This study aims to reveal the heavy metal tolerance and detoxification mechanism mediated by heavy metal resistance genes (HMRGs) in compost habitat through metagenomics combined with chemical speciation analysis of heavy metals. The results showed that there were 37 HMRGs corresponding to 7 common heavy metal(loid)s in composting, and they had the ability to transform heavy metals into stable or low-toxic speciation by regulating enzyme transport, redox, methylation, etc. This study summarized the heavy metal metabolism pathway mediated by HMRGs, providing a new perspective for understanding the transformation of heavy metals in the composting process.
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- Xiaoya Qin
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
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Arteaga JFM, Vodnik D, Kastelec D, Zupanc M, Dular M, Ortar J, Đurić M, Kaurin A, Mihelic R, Lestan D. Removal of toxic metals from sewage sludge by EDTA and hydrodynamic cavitation and use of the sludge as fertilizer. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 923:171444. [PMID: 38438036 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Sewage sludge (SS) is rich in plant nutrients, including P, N, and organic C, but often contains toxic metals (TMs), which hinders its potential use in agriculture. The efficiency of removal of TMs by washing with ethylenediamine tetraacetate (EDTA), in combination with hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) and the usability of washed sewage sludge as fertilizer were investigated. The environmental risk was assessed. During 8 wash batches an average 35, 68, 47 and 45 % of Pb, Zn, Cd and Cu, respectively, as well as 22 and 5 % Mn and Fe were removed from the SS. The process solutions and EDTA were recycled at a pH gradient of 12.5-2, which was achieved by adding quicklime (CaO) and then acidification by H2SO4, so that no wastewater was produced, only solid waste (ReSoil® method). The quality of the recycled process solutions (they remained unsaturated with salts) and the efficiency of the washing process were maintained across all batches. On average, 46 % of the EDTA was lost during the process and was replenished. The initial leachability of EDTA-mobilized Pb, Zn, Cu, Cr and Fe remaining in the washed SS increased 6-, 17-, 3-, 11- and 11-fold, respectively, but not to hazardous levels except for Zn. After washing, P and K remained in the SS, plant-available P increased 3.3-fold, while total N and C were reduced by 20.28 and 2.44 %, respectively. Washed SS was used as fertilizer in the pot experiment. The yield of Brassica juncea did not improve, the uptake of TMs by the plants and the leaching of TMs from the soil were minimal. Our study highlighted the drawbacks and potential feasibility of the new SS washing method.
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- Agronomy Department, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Agronomy Department, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Askerceva road 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Askerceva road 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Askerceva road 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering institute, Dimičeva street 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Envit Ltd., Trzaska road 330, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Agronomy Department, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Agronomy Department, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Jia X, Wang Y, Zhao M, Zhang F, Li C, Ma D. Migration and morphological transformation patterns of heavy metals on sludge cells and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) under the influence of different treatments. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:21578-21590. [PMID: 38393566 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32398-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The impediment of sludge resource utilization stems from the presence of heavy metals within the sludge matrix. To optimize heavy metal removal techniques from undried sludge, it is essential to study the distribution of heavy metals in the sludge flocs structure and the changes in morphology in the sludge cells after different treatments. In this study, the sludge was subjected to chemical treatments using citric acid (CA), EDTA, and saponin, as well as electrokinetic treatment at 2 V/cm. The distribution and migration of Cu, Ni, and Zn in sludge flocs after various treatment methods were analyzed. The heavy metals were found to migrate from intracellular to extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) without causing extensive sludge cell lysis. They gradually diffused outward with the dispersion of the EPS layer. The migration efficiency of the three heavy metals in the sludge flocs was Zn, Ni, and Cu. This was mainly related to the initial distribution and morphology of the heavy metals. Under the influence of chemicals and an electric field, the acid-soluble and reducible heavy metals in the cells partially migrated to the EPS, while the stable heavy metals transformed into an unstable state. Furthermore, the order of chemical reagents in terms of their effect on the migration efficiency of heavy metals was CA > EDTA > Saponin, owing to the varying binding strengths of heavy metals and their impact on the degree of loosening of the EPS. Especially after CA treatment a greater proportion of Cu, Ni, and Zn were transferred from the cells to the EPS. The acidification effect near the anode during electrokinetic treatment intensifies the migration of heavy metals. This study provides basic research for subsequent engineering optimization aimed at removing heavy metals from sludge.
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- Xiaoyu Jia
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Lianhe Equator Environmental Impact Assessment Co Ltd, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China.
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Yang H, Chen X, Wang A, Liu S, Liang X, Lu H, Li Q. Regulating sludge composting with percarbonate facilitated the methylation and detoxification of arsenic mediated via reactive oxygen species. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 387:129674. [PMID: 37586432 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129674] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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This study purposed to demonstrate the impact of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on arsenic detoxification mechanism in sludge composting with percarbonate. In this study, sodium percarbonate was used as an additive. Adding sodium percarbonate increased the content of H2O2 and OH, which the experimental group (SPC) was higher than the control group (CK). In addition, it decreased the bioavailability of arsenic by 19.10%. Metagenomic analysis found that Firmicutes and Pseudomonas took an active part in the overall compost as the dominant bacteria of arsenic methylation. ROS positively correlated with arsenic oxidation and methylation genes (arsC, arsM), with the gene copy number of arsC and arsM increasing to 7.74 × 1012, 5.24 × 1012 in SPC. In summary, the passivation of arsenic could be achieved by adding percarbonate, which promoted the methylation of arsenic, reduced the toxicity of arsenic, and provided a new idea for the harmless management of sludge.
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- Hongmei Yang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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Lu H, Wu Y, Luo Y, Li Z, Wang Z, Peng X, Qiang Y. Effect of ultrasound-assisted EDTA and citric acid washing on heavy metal removal, residual heavy metal mobility, and sewage sludge quality. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2023; 88:1594-1607. [PMID: 37768757 PMCID: wst_2023_289 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2023.289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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We investigated the effects of ultrasound-assisted ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and citric acid (CA) washing on heavy metal (HM) removal, residual HM mobility, and sewage sludge quality. EDTA and CA washing of sewage sludge successfully reduced the total concentration of HMs after one round of washing, but the mobility of residual HMs increased significantly. The eluate had a high concentration of HMs and nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and total organic carbon), although the nutritional content of the sludge remained high. The three-phase ratio of the sludge after six rounds of washing by CA was closest to the ideal three-phase ratio, and the degree of influence on the physical structure of the soil after a land application was reduced, according to the fluctuation of generalized soil structure index (GSSI) and soil three-phase structure distance (STPSD) values. The results indicate that CA as an environmental-friendly washing agent can be the superior choice for sludge HM washing; single washing of sewage sludge may increase the mobility of residual HMs, so multiple washings should be considered for land application of sludge.
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- Hongpei Lu
- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China E-mail:
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; Guizhou Kast Environmental Ecosystem Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Guiyang 550025, China; Guizhou Hostile Environment Ecological Restoration Technology Engineering Research Centre, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Guizhou Kast Environmental Ecosystem Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Guiyang 550025, China; Guizhou Hostile Environment Ecological Restoration Technology Engineering Research Centre, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; Key Laboratory of Kast Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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de Freitas AR, Fávaris NAB, Alexandre RS, da Silva Souza T, Galter IN, Baptista JO, de Lima PAM, de Mello T, Otoni WC, Lopes JC. Germination, cytotoxicity, and mutagenicity in Lactuca sativa L. and Passiflora alata Curtis in response to sewage sludge application. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 32:628-637. [PMID: 37269409 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-023-02673-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The physical and chemical characteristics of the soil can influence plant growth. When sewage sludge (SS) is applied as a soil fertilizer, the accumulation of non-essential elements contained in it can be toxic for plants. The aim of this study was to understand the effect of SS dosage on the cell cycle of Lactuca sativa L. meristematic cells and on the initial growth of L. sativa and Passiflora alata Curtis. Nine concentrations of SS + distilled water (mg dm-3) corresponding to 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 120, 160, 320, and 520 t ha-1 were tested in four replicates of 25 seeds. Chemical analysis showed an increase in pH of the sludge from 0 to 80 t ha-1 SS followed by its stabilization thereafter. The highest electrical conductivity was observed at 520 t ha-1 SS. SS negatively affected the germination and initial growth of seedlings from P. alata and L. sativa. Cytogenetic analysis on 6000 L. sativa meristematic cells for each treatment revealed that SS could adversely affect the genetic stability of this species. SS concentrations above 120 t ha-1 adversely affected the germination and early seedling growth of L. sativa and P. alata. At high concentrations (120 t ha-1), SS induced genetic lesions in L. sativa, along with chromosomal and nuclear alterations.
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- Allan Rocha de Freitas
- Faculty of the Future, Department of Agronomy, Rua Duarte Peixoto, Coqueiro, 259, 36900-000, Manhuaçu, MG, Brazil
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- Center for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering (UFES-CCAE), Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Center for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering (UFES-CCAE), Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Center for Exact, Natural and Health Sciences, Department of Biology, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Center for Exact, Natural and Health Sciences, Department of Biology, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Center for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering (UFES-CCAE), Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Center for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering (UFES-CCAE), Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Center for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering (UFES-CCAE), Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil.
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- Center for Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Viçosa/UFV, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, 36570-000, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Center for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering (UFES-CCAE), Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, s/n, 29500-000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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Li J, Zhou Y, Liu S, Wen X, Huang Y, Li K, Li Q. The removal performances and evaluation of heavy metals, antibiotics, and resistomes driven by peroxydisulfate amendment during composting. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 457:131819. [PMID: 37307729 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study aimed to explore the effect of peroxydisulfate on the removal of heavy metals, antibiotics, heavy metal resistance genes (HMRGs), and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) during composting. The results showed that peroxydisulfate achieved the passivation of Fe, Mn, Zn, and Cu by promoting their speciation variations, thus reducing their bioavailability. And the residual antibiotics were better degraded by peroxydisulfate. In addition, metagenomics analysis indicated that the relative abundance of most HMRGs, ARGs, and MGEs was more effectively down-regulated by peroxydisulfate. Network analysis confirmed Thermobifida and Streptomyces were dominant potential host bacteria of HMRGs and ARGs, whose relative abundance was also effectively down-regulated by peroxydisulfate. Finally, mantel test showed the significant effect of the evolution of microbial communities and strong oxidation of peroxydisulfate on the removal of pollutants. These results suggested that heavy metals, antibiotics, HMRGs, and ARGs shared a joint fate of being removed driven by peroxydisulfate during composting.
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- Jixuan Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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Zhang X, Huang X, Li X, Zhang J, Tang M, Liu X, Wang D, Yang Q, Duan A, Liu J. Performance and mechanisms of citric acid improving biotransformation of waste activated sludge into short-chain fatty acids. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 373:128754. [PMID: 36801444 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Numerous effective chemical strategies have been explored for short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) production from waste activated sludge (WAS), but many technologies have been questioned due to the chemical residues. This study proposed a citric acid (CA) treatment strategy for improving SCFAs production from WAS. The optimum SCFAs yield reached 384.4 mg COD/g VSS with 0.08 g CA/g TSS addition. Meanwhile, CA biodegradation occurred and its contribution to the yield of total SCFAs, especially acetic acid, cannot be ignored. Intensive exploration indicated the sludge decomposition, the biodegradability of fermentation substrates, as well as the abundance of fermenting microorganisms were definitely enhanced in the existence of CA. The optimization of SCFAs production techniques based on this study deserved further study. This study comprehensively revealed the performance and mechanisms of CA enhancing biotransformation of WAS into SCFAs and the findings promotes the research of carbon resource recovery from sludge.
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- Xiaodong Zhang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Anqing Normal University, Anhui 246011, PR China; Key Laboratory of Aqueous Environment Protection and Pollution Control of Yangtze River of Anhui Provincial Education Department, Anqing, Anhui 246011, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Mining Site Pollution Remediation, Changsha 410082, PR China
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Morales Arteaga JF, Zupanc M, Dular M, Lestan D, Kaurin A. Removal of Toxic Metals from Sewage Sludge by Acid Hydrolysis Coupled with EDTA Washing in a Closed-Loop Process. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2544. [PMID: 36767910 PMCID: PMC9916202 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032544] [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: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Contamination with toxic metals prevents the use of sewage sludge (SS) as a soil fertilizer. Hydrodynamic cavitation, thermal microwaving, microwave-assisted alkaline, and acid hydrolysis coupled with ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA) washing were tested as a method to remove toxic metals from SS. Acid hydrolysis coupled with EDTA washing was most effective and was used in a closed-loop process based on ReSoil technology. EDTA and process solutions were recycled at a pH gradient of 12.5-2, which was imposed by the addition of quicklime (CaO) and H2SO4. An average of 78%-Pb, 76%-Zn, 1%-Cu, and 17%-Cr were removed from SS in five consecutive batches. No wastewater was generated, only solid waste (40%). The EDTA lost in the process (42%) was resupplied in each batch. In a series of batches, the process solutions retained metal removal efficiency and quality. The treatment removed 70% and 23% of P and N, respectively, from SS and increased the leachability of Zn, Cu, Mn, and Fe in the washed SS by 11.7, 6.8, 1.4, and 5.2 times, respectively. Acid hydrolysis coupled with EDTA washing proved to be a technically feasible, closed-loop process but needs further development to reduce reagent, material, and nutrient loss and to reduce toxic emissions from the washed sludge.
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Askerceva Cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Askerceva Cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Agronomy Department, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Envit Ltd., Trzaska Cesta 330, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Agronomy Department, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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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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Miao L, Wang Y, Zhang M, Feng Y, Wang L, Zhang H, Zhu W. Effects of hydrolyzed polymaleic anhydride addition combined with vermicomposting on maturity and bacterial diversity in the final vermicompost from the biochemical residue of kitchen waste. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:8998-9010. [PMID: 35648348 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20795-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A large amount of kitchen waste is produced all over the world. Biochemical disposal is an effective method for the reduction and safe utilization of kitchen waste. However, high salinity, low maturity and poor biocompatibility were encountered when utilizing the biochemical residue of kitchen waste (BRKW) as a kind of soil amendment. To reduce the high salinity, accelerate the maturity and improve the biocompatibility in the BRKW, this study used the BRKW as the main feedstock for earthworms after hydrolyzed polymaleic anhydride (HPMA) was added and focused on revealing the effect of HPMA addition combined with the vermicomposting process on the growth of earthworms and on the basic physicochemical properties and the microbial diversity of the derived vermicompost. The results showed that HPMA addition can promote earthworm growth and reproduction. The pH, electric conductivity, organic matter content, C/N and NH4+-N/NO3--N were decreased in the final vermicompost, while total nitrogen, total phosphorus and total potassium contents, and the seed germination index were increased. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed that there was more disintegration in the final vermicompost. Meanwhile, adding the HPMA also helped to decrease the total number of fungi while increasing the populations of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria and potassium-solubilizing bacteria as well as amount of total bacteria and actinomycetes. The vermicomposting process increased the bacterial phyla that promote the degradation of OM, such as Actinobacteria, Firmicutes and Acidobacteria, decreased the pathogenic Enterobacter and increased the bacterial genera that promote the maturity and quality, such as Cellvibrio and Pseudomonas. Thus, HPMA addition combined with vermicomposting can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria that promote the degradation of lignocelluloses and accelerate maturity while inhibiting some potential bacterial pathogens, which helps guarantee the safety of vermicomposting products from BRKW. Hence, employing HPMA to promote BRKW vermicomposting can possibly reduce salt content and improve the maturity and biocompatibility of the final vermicompost. This approach may help realize the safe utilization of BRKW and further promote the biochemical disposal of kitchen waste.
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- Lijuan Miao
- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hangzhou City for Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
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Kou Y, Zhao Q, Yuan D, Ren X. Evaluation of GLDA-acid on sludge treatment effect and seed germination analysis. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 320:115958. [PMID: 36056503 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Mixtures of N, N-bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamic acid tetrasodium salt (GLDA) with citric acid (CA), glutamic acid (GLU), and aspartic acid (ASP) at the optimal proportion of 1:1, 1:2, and 2:1, respectively. They were employed for heavy metal removal from the sludge. The removal rate of common heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni, Cr, and Cd) and the retention degree of nutrients (total nitrogen, total phosphorus, available-N, Olsen-P, and organic matter) in the treated sludge were analyzed. Fuzzy comprehensive evaluation of the sludge was performed using MATLAB to determine the agricultural grade of the sludge. The sludge after GLDA-acid treatment was mixed with soil at different proportions, and Chinese cabbage, cucumber, and wheat were cultured. SPSS was used for survival analysis to analyze the feasibility of the sludge agriculture. The results showed that the optimal ratio of GLDA-CA and GLDA-GLU was 1:2 and that of GLDA-ASP was 1:1. After GLDA-acid treatment, the sludge was classified as Grade A agricultural sludge based on MATLAB fuzzy comprehensive evaluation and analysis. When the amount of sludge added was 20%, the growth of Chinese cabbage, cucumber, and wheat was promoted. Survival analysis further proved that the amount of sludge only affected the median germination time. Without considering the economic benefits, GLDA-acid can be preferred for sludge treatment, which can not only effectively remove heavy metals in sludge, but also have a small impact on agricultural use.
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- Yingying Kou
- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, 100044, China.
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- NO.1 Design and Research Institute, Qingdao Tengyuan Design Institute CO.,LTD., Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, 100044, China
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Wang X, Cui X, Fang C, Yu F, Zhi J, Mašek O, Yan B, Chen G, Dan Z. Agent-assisted electrokinetic treatment of sewage sludge: Heavy metal removal effectiveness and nutrient content characteristics. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 224:119016. [PMID: 36113240 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.119016] [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: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sewage sludge (SS) is rich in nutrient elements such as phosphorus (P), nitrogen (N), and potassium (K), and therefore a candidate material for use in agriculture. But high content of heavy metals (HMs) can be a major obstacle to its further utilization. Therefore, an appropriate HM removal technology is required before its land application. In this study, an innovative biodegradable agent (citric acid, FeCl3, ammonium hydroxide, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate (IDS), and tea saponin) assisted electrokinetic treatment (EK) was performed to investigate the HM removal efficiency (RHMs) and nutrient transportation. Citric acid, IDS, and FeCl3-assisted EK showed a preferable average RHMs (Rave) reduction of 52.74-59.23%, with low energy consumption. After treatment, the content of Hg (0.51 mg kg-1), Ni (13.23 mg kg-1), and Pb (26.45 mg kg-1) elements met the criteria of national risk control standard, in all cases. Following the treatment, most HMs in SS had a reduced potential to be absorbed by plants or be leached into water systems. Risk assessment indicated that the Geoaccumulation index (Igeo) value of HMs has decreased by 0.28-2.40, and the risk of Pb (Igeo=-0.74) reduced to unpolluted potential. Meanwhile, no excessive nutrient loss in SS occurred as a result of the treatment, on the contrary, there was a slight increase in P content (18.17 mg g-1). These results indicate that agent-assisted EK treatment could be an environmentally-friendly method for RHMs and nutrient element recovery from SS, opening new opportunities for sustainable SS recycling and its inclusion into circular economy concepts.
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- Xutong Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; UK Biochar Research Centre, School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, Crew Building, Alexander Crum Brown Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FF, UK
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Science, Tibet University, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region 850012, China
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- Institute of Energy and Power Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
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- School of Science, Tibet University, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region 850012, China
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- UK Biochar Research Centre, School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, Crew Building, Alexander Crum Brown Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FF, UK.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, China.
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- School of Science, Tibet University, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region 850012, China
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Abouelela AR, Mussa AA, Talhami M, Das P, Hawari AH. Industrial sludge valorization and decontamination via lipid extraction and heavy metals removal using low-cost protic ionic liquid. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 835:155451. [PMID: 35469861 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Sludge is a heterogenous organic-rich matter that comprise of highly valuable biopolymers along with various contaminants including heavy metals. Sludge valorization as a renewable resource and inexpensive feedstock is key for sludge realization in circular economy context. This study presents the use of low-cost protic ionic liquid (PIL) as an integrated process medium to decontaminate heavy metal contaminated industrial sludge while selectively extract the lipid content. The treatment process focused on the use of 1-methylimidazole chloride for its higher heavy metal extraction performance compared to other screened ionic liquids (ILs). The treatment was also able to selectively extract lipids from industrial sludge, leaving a protein/carbohydrate rich solid product. Process temperature was shown to have a key impact on the biopolymers' fractionation. Operating at temperatures above 120 °C resulted in higher recovery of proteins in the lipid-rich fraction, compromising the quality of the lipid stream. Variation of the PIL acid/base (a/b) ratio also had a significant impact on the deconstruction of the sludge biopolymers, with a/b ratio of 1 resulting in highest recovery of all biopolymers. Optimal water concentration as co-solvent was found at 30 wt%, with lipid recovery reaching 60% and heavy metals extraction ranging between 29 and 89%.
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- Aida Rafat Abouelela
- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, PO Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, PO Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, PO Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Algal Technologies Program, Center for Sustainable Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, 2713 Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, PO Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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Cheng Y, Chon K, Ren X, Li M, Kou Y, Hwang MH, Chae KJ. Modified bentonite as a conditioning agent for stabilising heavy metals and retaining nutrients in sewage sludge for agricultural uses. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2021; 84:2252-2264. [PMID: 34810309 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2021.450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The management and disposal of excess sludge are emerging issues owing to the high costs associated with treatment. In this study, the viability of a modified bentonite was investigated as a conditioning agent for the stabilisation of heavy metals (i.e., Cu, Zn, Cr, Pb, and Cd) and the retention of nutrient species (i.e., total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), available nitrogen (available N), and Olsen-phosphorus (Olsen-P)) in sewage sludge for agricultural use. Five grams of modified bentonite resulted in the highest stabilisation rate of heavy metals and strongly contributed to the stabilisation of heavy metals. However, increased amounts of modified bentonite might increase the TN, available N, and TP losses in the conditioned sewage sludge. Through the analytic hierarchy process modelling, optimal concentrations of nutrient species and heavy metals remaining in the conditioned sewage sludge were achieved when the ratio of bentonite to sewage sludge was 1:12.5 (4 g bentonite : 50 g sludge). Moreover, the optimal mixing ratio of the conditioned sewage sludge to the soil (1:2) was suggested for agricultural use. Based on these observations, modified bentonite allowed the sewage sludge to be used as a fertiliser in agriculture by stabilising heavy metals and retaining nutrient species.
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- Yu Cheng
- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China E-mail:
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Kangwon National University, Kangwondaehak-gil, 1 Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea; Department of Integrated Energy and Infra System, Kangwon National University, Kangwondaehak-gil, 1, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China E-mail:
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China E-mail:
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China E-mail:
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- Korea Headquarters of Research Plan, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, South Korea
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Bioaugmentation treatment of a novel microbial consortium for degradation of organic pollutants in tannery wastewater under a full-scale oxic process. Biochem Eng J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2021.108131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Chen G, Han K, Liu C, Yan B. Quantitative research on heavy metal removal of flue gas desulfurization-derived wastewater sludge by electrokinetic treatment. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 414:125561. [PMID: 34030412 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Flue gas desulfurization-derived wastewater sludge (FGD-WWS) has been produced increasingly in China and India etc., and its content of heavy metals (HMs) including Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni and Zn seriously exceeds the limits allowed. Developing the suitable disposal of FGD-WWS is therefore significantly important and necessary. The novel process of electrokinetic treatment combined with chemical pretreatment of HMs in FGD-WWS were proposed here to improve the removal efficiency. Results indicate that the effects of different pretreatment agents (citric acid (CA), ammonia, tetrasodium of N, N-bis (carboxymethyl) glutamic acid (GLDA), and rhamnolipid) on the ET of HMs were different. To investigate the mechanism of combined process, the transformation potential (TP), exchange potential (EP) and removal potential (RP) were calculated. Correlation analysis shows the correlation between TP and RP was higher than that between EP and RP, indicating that the removal efficiency is mainly affected by the fraction transformation of HMs. Electric field, pH and pretreatment agents are main factors causing fraction transformation and affecting TP. Focusing on fraction transformation is an efficient way to improve further the removal efficiency. The work is promisingly valuable for developing the technology of treating FGD-WWS.
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- Guanyi Chen
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China; School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University of Commerce, Lhasa 850012, China; School of Science, Tibet University, Lhasa 850012, China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center for Organic Wastes Safe Disposal and Energy Utilization, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center for Organic Wastes Safe Disposal and Energy Utilization, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China; Tianjin Key Lab of Biomass/waste Utilization, Tianjin 300072, China; Tianjin Engineering Research Center for Organic Wastes Safe Disposal and Energy Utilization, Tianjin 300072, China
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Zhong H, Yang S, Zhu L, Liu C, Zhang Y, Zhang Y. Effect of microplastics in sludge impacts on the vermicomposting. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 326:124777. [PMID: 33540214 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.124777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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To investigate the effect of microplastics (MPs) particles in vermicomposting, polyethylene (PE) particles added into sludge. Results showed that the vermicomposting with high MPs addition obtained lower removal efficiencies for organics than the vermicomposting with low MPs addition. The content of DOC and NH4+-N in M4 reactor (with the highest MPs addition) at 80 days was 8.4 mg/kg and 74.2 mg/kg, respectively. The pH, C/N, electrical conductivity (EC), and germination index (GI) results showed that the addition amount of MPs was directly proportional to the negative effect of composting. The negative effect mainly occurred after 20 days of composting. High MPs addition resulted in apparent oxidative stress and neurotoxicity on earthworm, the values of catalase (CAT) and acetylcholine esterase (AChE) in M4 reactor increased by 2.03 times and 1.60 times. The bacteria in M4 were more barren and lower in terms of diversity.
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- Huiyuan Zhong
- Laboratory of Water Supply and Drainage Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063000, PR China.
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- Laboratory of Water Supply and Drainage Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063000, PR China
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- Laboratory of Water Supply and Drainage Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063000, PR China
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- South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, MEE, PR China
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- Laboratory of Water Supply and Drainage Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063000, PR China
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- Laboratory of Water Supply and Drainage Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063000, PR China
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Zhao Y, Li H, Li B, Lai Y, Zang L, Tang X. Process design and validation of a new mixed eluent for leaching Cd, Cr, Pb, Cu, Ni, and Zn from heavy metal-polluted soil. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 13:1269-1277. [PMID: 33624641 DOI: 10.1039/d0ay01978j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Chemical leaching, an emerging technology for treating heavy metal-polluted soils, requires a design for reasonable and new eluent and an evaluation of its efficiency on the simultaneous removal of different elements. In this study, the leaching effect and biodegradability of chelating agents were compared, and ethylenediamine disuccinic acid (EDDS) was selected to combine with ferric chloride (FeCl3) for the design of a mixed eluent (EDDS + FeCl3). Through batch experiments, the influences of the eluent concentration and solution pH on leaching were revealed, and leaching efficiencies of EDDS, FeCl3, and EDDS + FeCl3 on six heavy metals Cd, Cr, Pb, Cu, Ni, and Zn in the soil were separately analyzed. Results indicated that EDDS + FeCl3 showed advantages over both EDDS and FeCl3 alone, and it presented an excellent effect, especially for simultaneously leaching multiple heavy metals from the soil. The highest leaching efficiencies for Cd, Cr, Pb, Cu, Ni, and Zn reached up to 71.36%, 21.29%, 31.14%, 30.25%, 34.05%, and 4.96%, respectively. According to different soil types and target elements, the concentration, pH condition, and mass ratio of EDDS + FeCl3 could be adjusted for soil remediation. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy proved that the better leaching effect of EDDS + FeCl3 was attributed to changes in the number and strength of functional groups in the solution, which enhanced the chelating ability of the mixed eluent and heavy metal ions. Therefore, chemical leaching by EDDS + FeCl3 for the remediation of multiple heavy metal-contaminated soil is a potential feasible strategy.
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- Yuyan Zhao
- College of Geo-exploration Science and Technology, Jilin University, Changchun 130026, China.
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Wang Y, Tian F, Guo P, Fu D, Heeres HJ, Tang T, Yuan H, Wang B, Li J. Catalytic liquefaction of sewage sludge to small molecular weight chemicals. Sci Rep 2020; 10:18929. [PMID: 33144686 PMCID: PMC7609695 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-75980-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The catalytic hydrotreatment of sewage sludge, the wet solid byproducts from wastewater treatment plants, using supported Ir, Pt, Pd, Ru catalysts had been investigated with different solvent conditions. Reactions were carried out in a batch set-up at elevated temperatures (400 °C) using a hydrogen donor (formic acid (FA) in isopropanol (IPA) or hydrogen gas), with sewage sludge obtained from different sampling places. Sewage sludge conversions of up to 83.72% were achieved using Pt/C, whereas the performance for the others catalysts is different and solvent had a strong effect on the conversion rate and product constitution. The sewage sludge oils were characterised using a range of analytical techniques (GC, GC-MS, GCxGC, GPC) and were shown to consist of monomers, mainly alkanes and higher oligomers.
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- Yuehu Wang
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China. .,Observation and Research Station for Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.,Observation and Research Station for Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.,Observation and Research Station for Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.,Observation and Research Station for Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Chemical Engineering Department, ENTEG, University of Groningen, Nijenborg 4, 9747 AG, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.,Observation and Research Station for Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.,Observation and Research Station for Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.,Observation and Research Station for Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.,Observation and Research Station for Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems, Guiyang, 550025, China
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Xu YN, Chen Y. Advances in heavy metal removal by sulfate-reducing bacteria. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2020; 81:1797-1827. [PMID: 32666937 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2020.227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Industrial development has led to generation of large volumes of wastewater containing heavy metals, which need to be removed before the wastewater is released into the environment. Chemical and electrochemical methods are traditionally applied to treat this type of wastewater. These conventional methods have several shortcomings, such as secondary pollution and cost. Bioprocesses are gradually gaining popularity because of their high selectivities, low costs, and reduced environmental pollution. Removal of heavy metals by sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) is an economical and effective alternative to conventional methods. The limitations of and advances in SRB activity have not been comprehensively reviewed. In this paper, recent advances from laboratory studies in heavy metal removal by SRB were reported. Firstly, the mechanism of heavy metal removal by SRB is introduced. Then, the factors affecting microbial activity and metal removal efficiency are elucidated and discussed in detail. In addition, recent advances in selection of an electron donor, enhancement of SRB activity, and improvement of SRB tolerance to heavy metals are reviewed. Furthermore, key points for future studies of the SRB process are proposed.
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- Ya-Nan Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China E-mail:
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China E-mail: ; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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