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Kumar N, Shukla P. Microalgal multiomics-based approaches in bioremediation of hazardous contaminants. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 247:118135. [PMID: 38218523 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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The enhanced industrial growth and higher living standards owing to the incessant population growth have caused heightened production of various chemicals in different manufacturing sectors globally, resulting in pollution of aquatic systems and soil with hazardous chemical contaminants. The bioremediation of such hazardous pollutants through microalgal processes is a viable and sustainable approach. Accomplishing microalgal-based bioremediation of polluted wastewater requires a comprehensive understanding of microalgal metabolic and physiological dynamics. Microalgae-bacterial consortia have emerged as a sustainable agent for synergistic bioremediation and metabolite production. Effective bioremediation involves proper consortium functioning and dynamics. The present review highlights the mechanistic processes employed through microalgae in reducing contaminants present in wastewater. It discusses the multi-omics approaches and their advantages in understanding the biological processes, monitoring, and dynamics among the partners in consortium through metagenomics. Transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics enable an understanding of microalgal cell response toward the contaminants in the wastewater. Finally, the challenges and future research endeavors are summarised to provide an outlook on microalgae-based bioremediation.
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- Niwas Kumar
- Enzyme Technology and Protein Bioinformatics Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Enzyme Technology and Protein Bioinformatics Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India.
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Xu C, Ni L, Li S, Du C, Sang W, Jiang Z. Quorum sensing regulation in Microcystis aeruginosa: Insights into AHL-mediated physiological processes and MC-LR production. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 919:170867. [PMID: 38340844 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170867] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Quorum sensing (QS) is a widespread regulatory mechanism in Gram-negative bacteria, primarily involving the secretion of N-acyl homoserine lactone (AHL) to facilitate population density sensing. However, the existence of QS in blue-green algae, a subset of photoautotrophic Gram-negative bacteria forming high-density communities in water blooms, remains elusive. This study delves into the unexplored realm of QS in Microcystis aeruginosa (M. aeruginosa) by investigating AHL-related regulatory mechanisms and their impact on various physiological processes. Utilizing high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) and biosensors, a hitherto unknown long-chain AHL exhibiting a mass-to-charge ratio of 318 was identified in sterile M. aeruginosa cultures. Our investigation focused on discerning correlations between AHL activity fluctuations and key parameters such as microcystin (MC-LR) production, algal density, photosynthesis, buoyancy, and aggregation. Furthermore, the AHL extract was introduced during the logarithmic stage of M. aeruginosa cultures to observe the response in physiological processes. The results revealed that AHL, functioning as an autoinducer (AI), positively influenced algal growth and photosynthesis, as evidenced by the upregulated photosynthetic conversion efficiency of PSI and chlorophyll synthesis gene (psbA). AI also played a crucial role in altering surface characteristics through the synthesis of polysaccharides and proteins in EPS, subsequently promoting cell aggregation. Concomitantly, AI upregulated mcyD, enhancing the synthesis of MC-LR. Notably, our investigation pinpointed the initiation of QS in Microcystis at a density of approximately 1.22 × 10^7 cells/mL. This groundbreaking evidence underscores the regulatory role of AI in governing the physiological processes of growth, aggregation, buoyancy, and MC-LR production by activating pertinent gene expressions. This study significantly expands the understanding of QS in AHL, providing crucial insights into the regulatory networks operating in blue-green algae.
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- Chu Xu
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, China.
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- College of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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Wu X, Kong L, Feng Y, Zheng R, Zhou J, Sun J, Liu S. Communication mediated interaction between bacteria and microalgae advances photogranulation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 914:169975. [PMID: 38218496 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.169975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Recently, photogranules composed of bacteria and microalgae for carbon-negative nitrogen removal receive extensive attention worldwide, yet which type of bacteria is helpful for rapid formation of photogranules and whether they depend on signaling communication remain elusive. Varied signaling communication was analyzed using metagenomic method among bacteria and microalgae in via of two types of experimentally verified signaling molecule from bacteria to microalgae, which include indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) during the operation of photo-bioreactors. Signaling communication is helpful for the adaptability of bacteria to survive with algae. Compared with non-signaling bacteria, signaling bacteria more easily adapt to the varied conditions, evidenced by the increased abundance in the operated reactors. Signaling bacteria are easier to enter the phycosphere, and they dominate the interactions between bacteria and algae rather than non-signaling bacteria. The co-abundance groups (CAGs) with signaling bacteria possess higher abundance than that without signaling bacteria (22.27 % and 6.67 %). Importantly, signaling bacteria accessibly interact with microalgae, which possess higher degree centralities and 32.50 % of them are keystone nodes in the network, in contrast to only 18.66 % of non-signaling bacteria. Thauera carrying both IAA and AHLs synthase genes are highly enriched and positively correlated with nitrogen removal rate. Our work not only highlights the essential roles of signaling communication between microalgae and bacteria in the development of photogranules, but also enriches our understanding of microbial sociobiology.
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- Xiaogang Wu
- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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Shen XF, Xu YP, Jiang YF, Gao LJ, Tong XQ, Gong J, Yang YF, Zeng RJ. Evaluating nutrient limitation in co-culture of Chlorella pyrenoidosa and Rhodobacter sphaeroides. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 906:167706. [PMID: 37820812 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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The influence of nitrogen deficiency on microalgae-bacteria co-culture has been studied mostly with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Photosynthetic bacteria (PSB), which are non-nitrogen-fixing bacteria, the impact of N deficiency on its co-culture with microalgae is unknown. In this study, Chlorella pyrenoidosa and Rhodobacter sphaeroides co-culture was cultivated photoheterotrophically with acetate. The impact of N starvation and different P supply levels on oil production were examined. When phosphorus was sufficient, N starvation increased the fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) content from 21.7 % to 28.2 %, and also increased the FAME yield (g CODFAME/g CODAcetate) from 0.17 to 0.22. However, the biomass and FAME productivities decreased. Sufficient phosphorus was also essential for a high growth rate and FAME productivity. Deficiencies in either N or P led to a decrease in the proportion of unsaturated FAMEs. iTRAQ analysis indicated N starvation promoted oil accumulation by driving the carbon flow to fatty acid synthesis in microalgae from co-culture. This study improves the understanding of biomass and lipid production via microalgae-PSB co-culture in photoheterotrophic cultivation. The mechanism of interaction between microalgae and bacteria needs further study.
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- Xiao-Fei Shen
- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, PR China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, PR China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, PR China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, PR China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, PR China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, PR China
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- Center of Wastewater Resource Recovery, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, PR China.
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Zhang L, Wang B, Zhang L, Lian L, Cheng X, Yang Z, Jin Y, Chen J, Ren Z, Qi Y, Chen F, Wu D, Wang L. Responses of Chlorella vulgaris to the native bacteria in real wastewater: Improvement in wastewater treatment and lipid production. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 339:122737. [PMID: 37838313 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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Alga-bacterium interaction can improve wastewater treatment efficiency. To unravel the mystery of the interaction between microalgae and bacteria in wastewater, mono-cultures and co-cultures of Chlorella vulgaris and native bacteria in pretreated biochemical wastewater from landfill leachate were investigated. The results showed that the microalgae selected dominant commensal bacteria, creating a further reduction in species richness for the co-culture, which in turn aids in the dominant commensal bacteria's survival, thereby enhancing algal and bacterial metabolic activity. Strikingly, the lipid productivity of Chlorella in co-culture - namely 41.5 mg/L·d - was 1.4 times higher than in algal monoculture. Additionally, pollutant removal was enhanced in co-cultures, attributed to the bacterial community associated with pollutants' degradation. Furthermore, this study provides an important advance towards observations on the migration and transformation pathways of nutrients and metals, and bridges the gap in algal-bacterial synergistic mechanisms in real wastewater, laying the theoretical foundation for improving wastewater treatment.
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- Lijie Zhang
- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Shandong Institute for Product Quality Inspection, Jinan, 250102, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, China
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- Resources and Environment Innovation Institute, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, China
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- Resources and Environment Innovation Institute, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, China.
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Kong L, Feng Y, Du W, Zheng R, Sun J, Rong K, Sun W, Liu S. Cross-Feeding between Filamentous Cyanobacteria and Symbiotic Bacteria Favors Rapid Photogranulation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:16953-16963. [PMID: 37886803 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c04867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Photogranules are dense algal-bacterial aggregates used in aeration-free and carbon-negative wastewater treatment, wherein filamentous cyanobacteria (FC) are essential components. However, little is known about the functional role of symbiotic bacteria in photogranulation. Herein, we combined cyanobacterial isolation, reactor operation, and multiomics analysis to investigate the cyanobacterial-bacterial interaction during photogranulation. The addition of FC to the inoculated sludge achieved a 1.4-fold higher granule size than the control, and the aggregation capacity of FC-dominant photogranules was closely related to the extracellular polysaccharide (PS) concentration (R = 0.86). Importantly, we found that cross-feeding between FC and symbiotic bacteria for macromolecular PS synthesis is at the heart of photogranulation and substantially enhanced the granular stability. Chloroflexi-affiliated bacteria intertwined with FC throughout the photogranules and promoted PS biosynthesis using the partial nucleotide sugars produced by FC. Proteobacteria-affiliated bacteria were spatially close to FC, and highly expressed genes for vitamin B1 and B12 synthesis, contributing the necessary cofactors to promote FC proliferation. In addition, Bacteroidetes-affiliated bacteria degraded FC-derived carbohydrates and influenced granules development. Our metabolic characterization identified the functional role of symbiotic bacteria of FC during photogranulation and shed light on the critical cyanobacterial-bacterial interactions in photogranules from the viewpoint of cross-feeding.
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- Lingrui Kong
- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education of China, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education of China, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education of China, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education of China, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education of China, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education of China, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education of China, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education of China, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Cheng Q, Liu Y, Xu L, Ye J, Wang Q, Lin H, Ma J. Regulation and role of extracellular polymeric substances in the defensive responses of Dictyosphaerium sp. to enrofloxacin stress. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 896:165302. [PMID: 37414177 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Algae are susceptible to enrofloxacin (ENR), an antibiotic frequently detected in aquatic environments. However, algal responses, especially the secretion and roles of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), under ENR exposure remain unknown. This study is the first to elucidate the variation in algal EPS triggered by ENR at both the physiological and molecular levels. The results showed that EPS were significantly (P < 0.05) overproduced along with increased polysaccharide and protein contents in algae exposed to 0.05, 0.5, and 5 mg/L ENR. Secretion of aromatic proteins, especially tryptophan-like substances with more functional groups or aromatic rings, was specifically stimulated. Furthermore, the genes with upregulated expression related to carbon fixation, aromatic protein biosynthesis, and carbohydrate metabolism are direct causes of enhanced EPS secretion. Improved EPS levels increased the cell surface hydrophobicity and provided more adsorption sites for ENR, which strengthened the van der Waals interaction and reduced ENR internalization. The hormesis effects of ENR were alleviated, as illustrated by the less affected cell density, chlorophyll a/b, and carotenoids biosynthesis in algae with EPS. These findings demonstrate the involvement of EPS in algal ENR resistance and promote a deeper understanding of the ecological effects of ENR in aquatic environments.
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- Qilu Cheng
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, The Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizers, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, The Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizers, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, The Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizers, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, The Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizers, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, The Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizers, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, The Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizers, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China.
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Ou Z, Chen X, Wu X, Zhou C, Zhang K, Luo J, Fang F, Sun Y, Li M, Feng Q. N-acyl homoserine lactone mediating initial adhesion of microalgal biofilm formation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 233:116446. [PMID: 37331555 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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While pioneering methods have demonstrated that bacterial N-acyl homoserine lactone (AHL) signaling molecules can influence the growth and self-aggregation of suspended microalgae, whether AHLs can affect the initial adhesion to a carrier has remained an open question. Here we revealed that the microalgae exhibited different adhesion potential under AHL mediation, where the performance was affiliated to both AHL types and concentrations. The result can be well explained by the interaction energy theory, where the energy barrier between the carriers and the cells varied due to AHL mediation. Depth analyses revealed that AHL acted through modifying the properties of the surface electron donor of the cells, which were dependent upon three major components, i.e., extracellular protein (PN) secretion, the PN secondary structure, and the PN amino acid composition. These findings expand the known diversity of AHLs mediation on microalgal initial adhesion and metabolisms, which may interface with other major cycles and become helpful to theoretically guide the application of AHLs in microalgal culture and harvesting.
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- Zixuan Ou
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China; College of Environment, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, College of Harbor, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China; College of Environment, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China; College of Environment, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China; College of Environment, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China; College of Environment, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China; College of Environment, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Anhui, 230039, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shanxi, 712100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China; College of Environment, Hohai University, 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing, 210098, PR China.
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Yang C, Song G, Son J, Howard L, Yu XY. Revealing the Bacterial Quorum-Sensing Effect on the Biofilm Formation of Diatom Cylindrotheca sp. Using Multimodal Imaging. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1841. [PMID: 37513013 PMCID: PMC10383543 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11071841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Diatoms contribute to carbon fixation in the oceans by photosynthesis and always form biofouling organized by extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in the marine environment. Bacteria-produced quorum-sensing signal molecules N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) were found to play an important role in the development of Cylindrotheca sp. in previous studies, but the EPS composition change was unclear. This study used the technology of alcian blue staining and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) to directly observe the biofilm formation process. The results showed that AHLs promote the growth rates of diatoms and the EPS secretion of biofilm components. AHLs facilitated the diatom-biofilm formation by a forming process dependent on the length of carbon chains. AHLs increased the biofilm thickness and the fluorescence intensity and then altered the three-dimensional (3D) structures of the diatom-biofilm. In addition, the enhanced EPS content in the diatom-biofilm testified that AHLs aided biofilm formation. This study provides a collection of new experimental evidence of the interaction between bacteria and microalgae in fouling biofilms.
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- Cuiyun Yang
- Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA
- Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA 99354, USA
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- Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA
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- Materials Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA
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Vale F, Sousa CA, Sousa H, Simões LC, McBain AJ, Simões M. Bacteria and microalgae associations in periphyton-mechanisms and biotechnological opportunities. FEMS Microbiol Rev 2023; 47:fuad047. [PMID: 37586879 DOI: 10.1093/femsre/fuad047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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Phototrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms coexist in complex and dynamic structures called periphyton. These structures shape the biogeochemistry and biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems. In particular, microalgae-bacteria interactions are a prominent focus of study by microbial ecologists and can provide biotechnological opportunities for numerous applications (i.e. microalgal bloom control, aquaculture, biorefinery, and wastewater bioremediation). In this review, we analyze the species dynamics (i.e. periphyton formation and factors determining the prevalence of one species over another), coexisting communities, exchange of resources, and communication mechanisms of periphytic microalgae and bacteria. We extend periphyton mathematical modelling as a tool to comprehend complex interactions. This review is expected to boost the applicability of microalgae-bacteria consortia, by drawing out knowledge from natural periphyton.
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- Francisca Vale
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS - Associate Laboratory in Biotechnology, Bioengineering and Microelectromechanical Systems, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, United Kingdom
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- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Liu X, Ji B, Li A. Enhancing biolipid production and self-flocculation of Chlorella vulgaris by extracellular polymeric substances from granular sludge with CO 2 addition: Microscopic mechanism of microalgae-bacteria symbiosis. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 236:119960. [PMID: 37054610 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Microalgae-bacteria symbiotic systems were known to have great potential for simultaneous water purification and resource recovery, among them, microalgae-bacteria biofilm/granules have attracted much attention due to its excellent effluent quality and convenient biomass recovery. However, the effect of bacteria with attached-growth mode on microalgae, which has more significance for bioresource utilization, has been historically ignored. Thus, this study attempted to explore the responses of C. vulgaris to extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) extracted from aerobic granular sludge (AGS), for enhancing the understanding of microscopic mechanism of attached microalgae-bacteria symbiosis. Results showed that the performance of C. vulgaris was effectively boosted with AGS-EPS treatment at 12-16 mg TOC/L, highest biomass production (0.32±0.01 g/L), lipid accumulation (44.33±5.69%) and flocculation ability (20.83±0.21%) were achieved. These phenotypes were promoted associated with bioactive microbial metabolites in AGS-EPS (N-acyl-homoserine lactones, humic acid and tryptophan). Furthermore, the addition of CO2 triggered carbon flow into the storage of lipids in C. vulgaris, and the synergistic effect of AGS-EPS and CO2 for improving microalgal flocculation ability was disclosed. Transcriptomic analysis further revealed up-regulation of synthesis pathways for fatty acid and triacylglycerol that was triggered by AGS-EPS. And within the context of CO2 addition, AGS-EPS substantially upregulated the expression of aromatic protein encoding genes, which further enhanced the self-flocculation of C. vulgaris. These findings provide novel insights into the microscopic mechanism of microalgae-bacteria symbiosis, and bring new enlightenment to wastewater valorization and carbon-neutral operation of wastewater treatment plants based on the symbiotic biofilm/biogranules system.
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- Xiaolei Liu
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education/State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Department of Water and Wastewater Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education/State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China.
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Liu Y, Liu Z, Cui D, Yang L, Wang H, Pavlostathis SG, Geng Y, Xiong Z, Shao P, Luo X, Luo S. Buffered loofah supported Microalgae-Bacteria symbiotic (MBS) system for enhanced nitrogen removal from rare earth element tailings (REEs) wastewater: Performance and functional gene analysis. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 323:138265. [PMID: 36858117 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Rare earth element tailings (REEs) wastewater, which has the characteristics of high ammonia nitrogen (NH4+-N) and low COD. It can cause eutrophication and biotoxicity in water which is produced in high volumes, requiring treatment before final disposal. Microalgae-Bacteria symbiotic (MBS) system can be applied in REEs wastewater, but its low extent of nitrogen removal and instability limit its application. By adding biodegradable carrier as both carbon source and carrier, the system can be stabilized and the efficiency can be improved. In this work, the extent of NH4+-N removal reached 100% within 24 h in a MBS system after adding loofah under optimal conditions, and the removal rate reached 127.6 mg NH4+-N·L-1·d-1. In addition, the carbon release from loofah in 3 d reached 408.7 mg/L, which could be used as a carbon source to support denitrification. During 90 d of operation of the MBS system loaded with loofah, the effluent NH4+-N was less than 15 mg/L. At phylum level, Proteobacteria were dominant which accounted for 78.2%. Functional gene analysis showed that enhancement of microalgae assimilation was the main factor affecting NH4+-N removal. This work expands our understanding of the enhanced role of carbon-based carriers in the denitrification of REEs wastewater.
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- Yuanqi Liu
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China.
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0512, United States
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- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Guangdong, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China; School of Life Science, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, 343009, PR China.
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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Wang M, Lian Y, Wang Y, Zhu L. The role and mechanism of quorum sensing on environmental antimicrobial resistance. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 322:121238. [PMID: 36758922 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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As more environmental contaminants emerging, antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have caused a substantial increase of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in environment. Quorum sensing (QS) is a bacterial cell-to-cell communication process that regulates many traits and gene expression, including ARGs and the related genes that contribute to AMR development. Herein, we summarize the role, physiology, and genetic mechanisms of bacterial QS in AMR development in the environment. First, the effect of QS on AMR is introduced. Next, the role of QS in bacterial physiological behaviors that promote AMR development, including membrane permeability, tactic movement, biofilm formation, persister formation, and small colony variants (SCVs), is systematically analyzed. Furthermore, the regulation of QS on the expression of ARGs, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which affects ARGs formation, and horizontal gene transfer (HGT), which accelerates the transmission of ARGs, are discussed to reveal the molecular mechanism for AMR development. This review provides a reference for a better understanding of AMR evolution and novel insights into AMR prevention.
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- Meizhen Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Hangzhou, 310012, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310012, China.
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Liao L, Chen B, Deng K, He Q, Lin G, Guo J, Yan P. Effect of the N-hexanoyl-L-homoserine Lactone on the Carbon Fixation Capacity of the Algae-Bacteria System. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:5047. [PMID: 36981956 PMCID: PMC10049018 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20065047] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Algae-bacteria systems are used widely in wastewater treatment. N-hexanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (AHL) plays an important role in algal-bacteria communication. However, little study has been conducted on the ability of AHLs to regulate algal metabolism and the carbon fixation ability, especially in algae-bacteria system. In this study, we used the Microcystis aeruginosa + Staphylococcus ureilyticus strain as a algae-bacteria system. The results showed that 10 ng/L C6-HSL effectively increased the chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) concentration and carbon fixation enzyme activities in the algae-bacteria group and algae group, in which Chl-a, carbonic anhydrase activity, and Rubisco enzyme increased by 40% and 21%, 56.4% and 137.65%, and 66.6% and 10.2%, respectively, in the algae-bacteria group and algae group, respectively. The carbon dioxide concentration mechanism (CCM) model showed that C6-HSL increased the carbon fixation rate of the algae-bacteria group by increasing the CO2 transport rate in the water and the intracellular CO2 concentration. Furthermore, the addition of C6-HSL promoted the synthesis and secretion of the organic matter of algae, which provided biogenic substances for bacteria in the system. This influenced the metabolic pathways and products of bacteria and finally fed back to the algae. This study provided a strategy to enhance the carbon fixation rate of algae-bacteria consortium based on quorum sensing.
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- Lei Liao
- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
- Key Laboratory of Ecological Environment of Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400045, China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
- Key Laboratory of Ecological Environment of Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400045, China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
- Key Laboratory of Ecological Environment of Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400045, China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
- Key Laboratory of Ecological Environment of Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400045, China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
- Key Laboratory of Ecological Environment of Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400045, China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
- Key Laboratory of Ecological Environment of Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400045, China
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
- Key Laboratory of Ecological Environment of Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400045, China
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Qv M, Dai D, Liu D, Wu Q, Tang C, Li S, Zhu L. Towards advanced nutrient removal by microalgae-bacteria symbiosis system for wastewater treatment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 370:128574. [PMID: 36603749 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this study, the microalgae-bacteria symbiosis (ABS) system by co-culturing Chlorella sorokiniana with activated sludge was constructed for pollutants removal, and the according interaction mechanism was investigated. The results showed that the ABS system could almost completely remove ammonia nitrogen, and the removal efficiency of total nitrogen and total phosphorus could accordingly reach up to 65.3 % and 42.6 %. Brevundimonas greatly promoted microalgal biomass growth (maximum chlorophyll-a concentration of 9.4 mg/L), and microalgae contributed to the increase in the abundance of Dokdonella and Thermomonas in ABS system, thus facilitating nitrogen removal. The extended Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek theory indicated a repulsive potential barrier of 561.7 KT, while tryptophan-like proteins and tyrosine-like proteins were key extracellular polymeric substances for the formation of flocs by microalgae and activated sludge. These findings provide an in-depth understanding of interaction mechanism between microalgae and activated sludge for the removal of contaminants from wastewater.
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- Mingxiang Qv
- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass-Resources Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, and Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China; State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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She Z, Pan X, Yue Z, Shi X, Gao Y, Wang S, Chuai X, Wang J. Contrasting prokaryotic and eukaryotic community assembly and species coexistence in acid mine drainage-polluted waters. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 856:158954. [PMID: 36179830 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Acid mine drainage (AMD) is characterized by high acidity and high-concentration metals and sulfate, representing an extreme environment to life as well as environmental challenge worldwide. Microorganisms thriving in AMD habitats have evolved with distinct mechanisms in response to multiple stresses. Compared with microbial prokaryotes, our understanding regarding eukaryotic occurrence and role in AMD habitats remain limited. Here we examined microbial diversity and co-occurrence pattern within all domains of life in five lakes with varying degrees of AMD contamination ranging from extremely acidic to neutral. We demonstrated that AMD pollution reduced both eukaryotic and prokaryotic diversity in the lakes. In lakes with serious AMD pollution, chemoautotrophs including Ferrovum, Acidithiobacillus, and Leptospirillum showed significantly higher abundance, whereas with the macroscopic growths of photosynthetic microalgae (e.g., Coccomyxa and Chlamydomonas), heterotrophic or mixotrophic prokaryotes (e.g., Acidiphilium, Thiomonas, and Alicyclobacillus) increased in less polluted lakes. In the further improved ecosystems, Ochromonas, Rotifer, Ciliophora and other microeukaryotes appeared. Combined with a public dataset focusing on the microbes along an AMD-contaminated stream, we further demonstrated that acidity-dominated environmental selection served as the primary driver of both eukaryotic and prokaryotic community assemblies, and to a greater extent for eukaryotes. Furthermore, specific prokaryotic and eukaryotic taxa (e.g., Proteobacteria and Chlorophyta) exhibited wide taxonomic and functional associations in these AMD-polluted waters. These findings expand our knowledge on the eukaryotic diversity in AMD habitats, and provide insights into the ecological processes underlying microbial communities in response to AMD contamination.
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- Zhixiang She
- Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China
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- Nanshan Mining Company Ltd, Anhui Maanshan Iron and Steel Mining Resources Group, Maanshan, Anhui 243000, China
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- Nanshan Mining Company Ltd, Anhui Maanshan Iron and Steel Mining Resources Group, Maanshan, Anhui 243000, China
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- Nanshan Mining Company Ltd, Anhui Maanshan Iron and Steel Mining Resources Group, Maanshan, Anhui 243000, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Nanominerals and Pollution Control of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China.
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Song Y, Zhang B, Si M, Chen Z, Geng J, Liang F, Xi M, Liu X, Wang R. Roles of extracellular polymeric substances on Microcystis aeruginosa exposed to different sizes of polystyrene microplastics. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 312:137225. [PMID: 36375605 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137225] [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: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are important shields for microalgae when confronting with external stresses. However, the underlying roles of EPS in the interactions between microplastics (MPs) and microalgae remain poorly understood. In this study, three sizes of polystyrene (PS) MPs (20 nm, 100 nm, and 1 μm) were chosen for evaluating the compositions of EPS, secreted by Microcystis aeruginosa during exposure. The results indicated that the EPS compositions were different when M. aeruginosa was exposed to PS MPs of different sizes. The presence of EPS is helpful for alleviating the adverse effects of PS MPs on M. aeruginosa cell growth, photosynthesis, and oxidative stress. With the exception of the shading effect, insufficient EPS cause direct adsorption of unstable 1 μm PS MPs to the algal surface, which could destroy the cell wall. In contrast, aromatic proteins and fulvic acids are representative EPS components stimulated by 100 nm PS MPs, contributing to the self-aggregation and encapsulation of algal cells and availability of nutrients for algal growth, respectively. High amounts of polysaccharides were secreted by M. aeruginosa along with humic acids during exposure to 20 nm PS MPs, both of which are crucial in the homo-aggregation of 20 nm PS MPs toward minimize its adverse effects on M. aeruginosa. Together, these findings revealed the differences in EPS under the stimulation of PS MPs of different sizes and clarified the roles of different EPS components in resisting the adverse effects of PS MPs on M. aeruginosa.
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- Yuhao Song
- School of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, China
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Zhao Z, Yang H, Feng Z, Huo Y, Fu L, Zhou D. Role of naphthaleneacetic acid in the degradation of bisphenol A and wastewater treatment by microalgae: Enhancement and signaling. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135829. [PMID: 35948092 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Coupling microalgae cultivation with wastewater treatment is a promising environmentally sustainable development strategy. However, toxics such as Bisphenol A (BPA) in wastewater damage microalgae cells and reduces bioresources production. Phytohormone regulation has the potential to solve this issue. However, phytohormone research is still in its infancy. In this work, 0.2 μM naphthyl acetic acid (NAA) significantly enhanced Chlorella vulgaris BPA detoxification by 127.3% and Chlorella biomass production by 46.4%. NAA helps Chlorella convert bisphenol A into small non-toxic intermediates by enhancing the expression of associated enzymes. Simultaneously, NAA promoted carbon fixation and photosynthetic metabolism. Activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway strengthened the downstream antioxidant system while improving photosynthesis and intracellular starch and lipid synthesis. Carbohydrates, pigment, and lipid production was significantly enhanced by 20.0%, 46.9%, and 21.8%, respectively. A new insight is provided into how phytohormones may increase microalgae in wastewater's bioresource transformation and toxicity resistance.
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- Zhenhao Zhao
- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- College of Physics, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China.
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China.
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Wang H, Wu P, Zheng D, Deng L, Wang W. N-Acyl-Homoserine Lactone (AHL)-Mediated Microalgal-Bacterial Communication Driving Chlorella-Activated Sludge Bacterial Biofloc Formation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:12645-12655. [PMID: 35881886 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c00905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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N-acyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs) as autoinducers of Gram-negative bacteria for quorum sensing regulation have shown positive effects on the production of aromatic proteins in extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) during bioflocculation. To investigate the role of AHLs in aromatic protein production, a Chlorella-bacteria system with great bioflocculation was established via fed-batch cultivation. Tryptophan and aromatic proteins as the main compounds in the EPS of bioflocs showed an increasing trend during fed-batch cultivation. The Chlorella cells only secreted tryptophan rather than aromatic proteins during axenic cultivation. N-dodecanoyl-l-homoserine lactone (C12-HSL) was correlated with the flocculation activity and extracellular protein content of bioflocs during fed-batch cultivation. The addition of exogenous C12-HSL enhanced the flocculation activity of the Chlorella-bacteria system and aromatic protein production in the EPS. Chlorella cells sensed exogenous C12-HSL and significantly upregulated the aromatic protein synthesis pathway during axenic cultivation. In addition, vanillin as a quorum-sensing inhibitor suppressed the positive effect of C12-HSL on flocculation activity and aromatic protein production and synthesis. This result indicated that vanillin intercepts the response of Chlorella cells to C12-HSL. Overall, C12-HSL is supposed to be an important signal molecule to achieve communication between Chlorella and Gram-negative bacteria and subsequently induce Chlorella cells to produce aromatic proteins for biofloc formation.
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- Hong Wang
- Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China
- Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China
- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China
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- Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China
- Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China
- Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China
- Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China
- Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China
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Ming H, Yan G, Zhang X, Pei X, Fu L, Zhou D. Harsh temperature induces Microcystis aeruginosa growth enhancement and water deterioration during vernalization. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 223:118956. [PMID: 35985140 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cyanobacterial blooms are seasonal phenomena in eutrophic water. Cyanobacteria grow fast in the warm spring/summer while disappearing in cold autumn/winter. The temperature change induces algal vernalization. However, whether vernalization affects cyanobacterial blooms, and the regulatory signaling mechanisms are unclear. This study used Microcystis aeruginosa as the model cyanobacteria, and 4 °C and 10 °C as the low-temperature stimulation to explore the cell growth, metabolites, and signaling pathways in cyanobacteria vernalization. Low temperatures induced M. aeruginosa vernalization; the growth rate and cell density increased by 35±4% and 33±2%. Vernalization influenced peptidoglycan synthesis and cell permeability. Soluble microbial products (SMPs) in water increased by 109±5%, resulting in water deterioration. Polysaccharides were the predominant SMPs during the initial term of vernalization. Tryptophan protein-like & humic acid-like substances became the main increased SMPs in the middle-later period of vernalization. Harsh temperatures triggered quorum sensing and two-component system. Signaling sensing systems upregulated photosynthesis, glycolysis, TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and DNA replication, enhancing M. aeruginosa growth and metabolism during vernalization. This study verified that low temperature stimulates cyanobacteria growth and metabolism, and vernalization possibly aggravates cyanobacterial blooms and water deterioration. It provides new insights into the mechanism of seasonal cyanobacterial blooms and the pivotal role of signaling regulation.
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- Hao Ming
- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China.
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China
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Zhu J, Chen G, Zhou J, Zeng Y, Cheng K, Cai Z. Dynamic patterns of quorum sensing signals in phycospheric microbes during a marine algal bloom. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113443. [PMID: 35550809 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113443] [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: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In the marine environment, the interactions among various species based on chemical signals play critical roles in influencing microbial structure and function. Quorum sensing (QS), the well-known signal-dependent communication autoinducer, is an important regulator in complex microbial communities. Here, we explored the QS gene profiles of phycosphere bacteria during a microcosmic phytoplankton bloom using metagenomic sequence data. More than fifteen subtypes of QS systems and 211,980 non-redundant amino acid sequences were collected and classified for constructing a hierarchical quorum-sensing database. The abundance of the various QS subtypes varied at different bloom stages and showed a strong correlation with phycosphere microorganisms. This suggested that QS is involved in regulating the phycosphere microbial succession during an algal bloom. A neutral community model revealed that the QS functional gene community assemblies were driven by stochastic processes. Co-occurrence model analysis showed that the QS gene networks of phycospheric microbes had similar topological structure and functional composition, which is a potential cornerstone for maintaining signal communication and population stabilization among microorganisms. Overall, QS systems have a strong relationship with the development of algal blooms and participate in regulating algal-associated microbial communities as chemical signals. This research reveals the chemical and ecological behavior of algal symbiotic bacteria and expands the current understanding of microbial dynamics in marine algal blooms.
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- Jianming Zhu
- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Weihai), Weihai 264209, Shandong Province, PR China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Weihai), Weihai 264209, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- Shenzhen Public Platform for Screening and Application of Marine Microbial Resources, Institute for Ocean Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong Province, PR China.
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- Shenzhen Public Platform for Screening and Application of Marine Microbial Resources, Institute for Ocean Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Shenzhen Public Platform for Screening and Application of Marine Microbial Resources, Institute for Ocean Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Shenzhen Public Platform for Screening and Application of Marine Microbial Resources, Institute for Ocean Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong Province, PR China
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Xu P, Xie Z, Shi L, Yan X, Fu Z, Ma J, Zhang W, Wang H, Xu B, He Q. Distinct responses of aerobic granular sludge sequencing batch reactors to nitrogen and phosphorus deficient conditions. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 834:155369. [PMID: 35461925 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155369] [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: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The nutrients availability determines efficiency of biological treatment systems, along with the structure and metabolism of microbiota. Herein nutrients deficiencies on aerobic granular sludge were comparatively evaluated, treating wastewater with mass ratios of chemical oxygen demand : nitrogen : phosphorus being 200:20:4, 200:2:4, and 200:20:0.4 (deemed as nutrient-balanced, nitrogen-deficient, and phosphorus-deficient), respectively. Results revealed that both nitrogen and phosphorus deficiencies significantly raised the effluent qualities especially nitrogen removal. However, nitrogen deficiency aroused considerable growth of filamentous bacteria, while granules kept compact structure under phosphorus deficient condition. Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) also varied in contents and structures in response to different wastewaters. Microbial community structure analysis demonstrated that nitrogen deficiency led to lower richness and higher diversity, while the reverse was observed under phosphorus deficient condition. Nitrogen deficiency mainly induced decrease of nitrifying bacteria, while similarly phosphorus deficiency led to loss of phosphorus accumulating organisms. Dramatic enrichment Candidatus_Competibacter and filamentous Thiothrix were found under nutrients deficiencies, in which the latter explained and indicated filamentous bulking potential especially under nitrogen limited condition. Bacterial metabolism patterns verified the functions of microbial community responding to nutrients via PICRUSt2 prediction mainly by up-regulating cell motility, and cellular processes and signaling. This study could aid understanding of long-term stability of aerobic granular sludge for low-strength wastewater treatment.
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- Peng Xu
- Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Department of Water Engineering and Science, College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Department of Water Engineering and Science, College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Water System Science for Sponge City Construction, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Department of Water Engineering and Science, College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Department of Water Engineering and Science, College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Department of Water Engineering and Science, College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Water System Science for Sponge City Construction, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China; Agricultural Water Conservancy Department, Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, Wuhan 430010, China
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- Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Department of Water Engineering and Science, College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Water System Science for Sponge City Construction, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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Feng Z, Lu X, Chen C, Huo Y, Zhou D. Transboundary intercellular communications between Penicillium and bacterial communities during sludge bulking: Inspirations on quenching fungal dominance. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 221:118829. [PMID: 35839592 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118829] [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: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Fungal bulking is caused by the evolution toward a fungi-dominant unbalanced sludge system, which is indeed the phenomenon of fungi competing against bacterial cells. We hypothesized that the cross-kingdom intercellular communication between fungi and bacteria was internal driving force that stimulated fungal bulking. In this study, we identified three signal molecules related to Penicillium fungi bulking under low-pH stress in an activated sludge reactor, which inspired us to propose a sludge bulking prevention strategy using the quorum quenching theory. When pH dropped from 7.0 to 4.5, the abundance of Penicillium increased from 12.5% to 44.8%. However, some functional bacterial genera, such as Nitrosomonas and Sphingopyxis, were washed out from the sludge. The production of quorum-sensing (QS) molecules N-Heptanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (C7-HSL), N-Dodecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (C12-HSL), and N-Tetradecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (C14-HSL) was regulated with sludge bulking; especially the response of the latter two was significantly negative to Penicillium blooming (P < 0.05). To test their roles, trace commercial C12-HSL and C14-HSL were added to Penicillium culture, successfully causing 8.3% and 30.2% inhibition of mycelial formation, respectively. They also contributed to the improvement of activated sludge settleability by 6.1% and 39.7%, respectively (represented by sludge volume index). The transcriptome technique further revealed the regulation of the expression of genes in |logFC| >1, involving signal transduction, mycelium synthesis, and metabolic pathways. Our study provided an innovative strategy for controlling fungal bulking from the perspective of microbial transboundary informatics.
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- Zhixuan Feng
- Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, China
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- Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, China
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- Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Physics, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, China.
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- Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, China.
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Liu Y, Zhao Z, Yang H, Fu L, Zhou D. Trace phenolic acids simultaneously enhance degradation of chlorophenol and biofuel production by Chlorella regularis. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 218:118524. [PMID: 35526356 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118524] [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: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Coupling the cultivation of microalgae with wastewater treatment is a promising technology to recover bioresources from wastewater. However, toxic pollutants in wastewater seriously inhibit the growth of microalgae and the removal of pollutants. Phenolic acids are similar to phytohormones, could potentially relieve the toxicity to microalgae and simultaneously promote pollutant degradation and lipid accumulation. Chlorella and 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) were utilized to simulate the toxic wastewater treatment, and the roles of two typical phenolic acids, such as p-hydroxybenzoic acid (p-HBA) and caffeic acid (CA), were explored. The 0.2 μM concentration of p-HBA or CA improved the specific growth rate by 7.6% by enhancing photosynthesis and DNA replication. The oxidative damage caused by 4-CP was reduced by 30.3-49.7% via the synthesis of more antioxidant enzymes and the direct scavenging of free radicals by phenolic acids. Furthermore, the 4-CP removal rate increased by 27.0%, and toxic 4-CP was degraded into non-toxic compounds. The phenolic acids did not change the 4-CP degradation pathway but accelerated its removal and detoxification by enhancing the expression of 4-CP degradation enzymes. Simultaneously, lipid production increased by 20.5-23.1% due to the upregulation of enzymes related to fatty acid and triacylglycerol synthesis. Trace phenolic acids stimulated the mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling cascade and the calcium signaling pathway to regulate the physiology of the microalgae and protect cells from toxic stress. This study provides a promising new strategy for toxic wastewater treatment and bioresource recovery.
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- Yang Liu
- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China.
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, Jilin, China.
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Si G, Liu B, Liu Y, Yan T, Wei D. Light-introduced partial nitrification in an algal-bacterial granular sludge bioreactor: Performance evolution and microbial community shift. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 354:127226. [PMID: 35477103 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127226] [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: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This objective of study was to evaluate the influence of light on the achievement of partial nitrification algal-bacterial granular bioreactor and its related nitrite accumulation mechanism. After 150-days operation, partial nitrification algal-bacterial granulation bioreactor was achieved under the 200 μmol/(m2·s) illuminance condition. The effluent NH4+-N, NO2--N, NO3--N concentrations were average at 1.1, 61.7 and 8.0 mg/L (n = 21), respectively. The average sphericity of algal-bacterial aerobic granular sludge (AB-AGS) increased from 82.7% to 91.1%, accompanied by the significantly increased diameter. Additionally, extracellular protein increased by 1.5 times and 0.5 times higher in LB-EPS and TB-EPS of AB-AGS, respectively. According to typical cycles, N2O emission amount reactor accounted for 2.4% of the removed nitrogen. Under the combined inhibition of light and free ammonia (FA), Nitrosomonas-related AOB (0.2% to 2.1%) were the predominant functional bacteria, whereas Nitrospira-related NOB (0.07% to below 0.01%) was fully inhibited.
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- Guangchao Si
- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, PR China
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- Resources and Environment Innovation Research Institute, School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, PR China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, PR China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, PR China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, PR China; CECEP Guozhen Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, Hefei 230088, PR China.
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Bacterial signal C10-HSL stimulates spore germination of Galactomyces geotrichum by transboundary interaction. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.06.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Qixin L, Xuan F, Zhiya S, Wenxin S, Shuo W, Ji L. Enhanced wastewater treatment performance by understanding the interaction between algae and bacteria based on quorum sensing. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 354:127161. [PMID: 35429596 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In order to further obtain sustainable wastewater treatment technology, in-depth analysis based on algal-bacterial symbiosis, quorum sensing signal molecules and algal-bacterial relationship will lay the foundation for the synergistic algal-bacterial wastewater treatment process. The methods of enhancing algae and bacteria wastewater treatment technology were systematically explored, including promoting symbiosis, reducing algicidal behavior, eliminating the interference of quorum sensing inhibitor, and developing algae and bacteria granular sludge. These findings can provide guidance for sustainable economic and environmental development, and facilitate carbon emissions reduction by using algae and bacteria synergistic wastewater treatment technology in further attempts. The future work should be carried out in the following four aspects: (1) Screening of dominant microalgae and bacteria; (2) Coordination of stable (emerging) contaminants removal; (3) Utilization of algae to produce fertilizers and feed (additives), and (4) Constructing recombinant algae and bacteria for reducing carbon emissions and obtaining high value-added products.
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- Liu Qixin
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2W2, Canada
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu College of Water Treatment Technology and Material Collaborative Innovation Center, Suzhou 215009, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu College of Water Treatment Technology and Material Collaborative Innovation Center, Suzhou 215009, China
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Sadiq FA, Hansen MF, Burmølle M, Heyndrickx M, Flint S, Lu W, Chen W, Zhang H. Towards understanding mechanisms and functional consequences of bacterial interactions with members of various kingdoms in complex biofilms that abound in nature. FEMS Microbiol Rev 2022; 46:6595875. [PMID: 35640890 DOI: 10.1093/femsre/fuac024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The microbial world represents a phenomenal diversity of microorganisms from different kingdoms of life which occupy an impressive set of ecological niches. Most, if not all, microorganisms once colonise a surface develop architecturally complex surface-adhered communities which we refer to as biofilms. They are embedded in polymeric structural scaffolds serve as a dynamic milieu for intercellular communication through physical and chemical signalling. Deciphering microbial ecology of biofilms in various natural or engineered settings has revealed co-existence of microorganisms from all domains of life, including Bacteria, Archaea and Eukarya. The coexistence of these dynamic microbes is not arbitrary, as a highly coordinated architectural setup and physiological complexity show ecological interdependence and myriads of underlying interactions. In this review, we describe how species from different kingdoms interact in biofilms and discuss the functional consequences of such interactions. We highlight metabolic advances of collaboration among species from different kingdoms, and advocate that these interactions are of great importance and need to be addressed in future research. Since trans-kingdom biofilms impact diverse contexts, ranging from complicated infections to efficient growth of plants, future knowledge within this field will be beneficial for medical microbiology, biotechnology, and our general understanding of microbial life in nature.
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- Faizan Ahmed Sadiq
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.,Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO), Technology & Food Sciences Unit, Melle, Belgium
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- Section of Microbiology, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Microbiology, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO), Technology & Food Sciences Unit, Melle, Belgium.,Department of Pathology, Bacteriology and Poultry Diseases, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Private Bag, 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.,State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.,State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.,National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.,State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.,National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Yan G, Fu L, Lu X, Xie Y, Zhao J, Tang J, Zhou D. Microalgae tolerant of boron stress and bioresources accumulation during the boron removal process. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 208:112639. [PMID: 34995545 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112639] [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: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Boron (B) industry and consuming produce large amounts of B-containing wastewater. Low tolerance of microorganisms and plants resulted in the biological removal of B was limited. Microalgae show high adaptability in adverse environments. Whether microalgae able to be utilized in B removal meanwhile produce bioresources, and the B tolerant mechanisms and regulation pathway of microalgae are unclear. In this study, the cell growth, B removal, and lipid/starch production of Chlorella regularis under different levels of B stress (0.5, 10, 25, and 50 mg/L) were examined. The mechanisms of signal perception and response were explored by transcriptome and network analysis. Microalgae tolerated 25 mg/L high B stress, cell growth showed no decline and biomass reach up to 4.5 g/L. Microalgae took in B with 3.35 mg/g and bonded them to protein and carbon components in cells, the B removal capability was higher than some special adsorbents. Microalgae produced 188.65 mg/(L∙d) lipids and 305.35 mg/(L∙d) starch. The mitogen-activated protein-kinase signaling pathway was involved in the B tolerance of microalgae and regulated B efflux, glycolysis, and lipid/starch accumulation to relieve B stress. This study provides potential biological technique for B removal in wastewater and promotes new insight into signal role in toxic pollutants biological treatment.
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- Ge Yan
- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, Jilin, China.
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, Jilin, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, Jilin, China
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Li X, Zhang C, Qu W, Xie P, Xie Y, Chang JS, Ho SH. Role of nitrogen transport for efficient energy conversion potential in low carbon and high nitrogen/phosphorus wastewater by microalgal-bacterial system. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 351:127019. [PMID: 35306129 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127019] [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: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microalgal-bacterial system (MBS) is potential biotechnology in wastewater treatment because it can remedy defects of conventional processes (e.g., insufficient carbon source and imbalanced elements ratio). However, the mechanisms of nitrogen (N) transport and removal in MBS are still unclear. In this study, it was discovered that MBS was conducive to adsorb NH4+-N and NO3--N through electrical neutralization, while extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) could provide binding sites (e.g., -OH and -CH3) for enhancing N transport and removal. The microalgae-bacteria interaction could accelerate N transport and removal from aqueous solution to cell. More importantly, the microalgal starch biosynthetic metabolism exhibited demonstrating the energy production potential could be boosted via MBS. Overall, the NO3--N and NH4+-N removal efficiencies, and energy yield were 82.28%, 94.15%, and 86.81 kJ/L, respectively, which are better than other relevant studies. Altogether, it is meaningful for revealing the applicability of MBS for treating wastewater and producing energy.
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- Xue Li
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China
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- College of Water Conservancy and Architecture Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, Xinjiang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China; Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan; Research Center for Smart and Sustainable Circular Economy, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China.
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Kant Bhatia S, Ahuja V, Chandel N, Mehariya S, Kumar P, Vinayak V, Saratale GD, Raj T, Kim SH, Yang YH. An overview on microalgal-bacterial granular consortia for resource recovery and wastewater treatment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 351:127028. [PMID: 35318147 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Excessive generation of wastewater is a matter of concern around the globe. Wastewater treatment utilizing a microalgae-mediated process is considered an eco-friendly and sustainable method of wastewater treatment. However, low biomass productivity, costly harvesting process, and energy extensive cultivation process are the major bottleneck. The use of the microalgal-bacteria granular consortia (MBGC) process is economic and requires less energy. For efficient utilization of MBGC, knowledge of its structure, composition and interaction are important. Various microscopic, molecular and metabolomics techniques play a significant role in understating consortia structure and interaction between partners. Microalgal-bacteria granular consortia structure is affected by various cultivation parameters like pH, temperature, light intensity, salinity, and the presence of other pollutants in wastewater. In this article, a critical evaluation of recent literature was carried out to develop an understanding related to interaction behavior that can help to engineer consortia having efficient nutrient removal capacity with reduced energy consumption.
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- Shashi Kant Bhatia
- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea; Institute for Ubiquitous Information Technology and Applications, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla 171005, India
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- School of Medical and Allied Sciences, GD Goenka University, Gurugram-122103, Haryana, India
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, India
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- Diatom Nanoengineering and Metabolism Laboratory (DNM), School of Applied Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Sagar, Madhya Pradesh 470003, India
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea; Institute for Ubiquitous Information Technology and Applications, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea.
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Oruganti RK, Katam K, Show PL, Gadhamshetty V, Upadhyayula VKK, Bhattacharyya D. A comprehensive review on the use of algal-bacterial systems for wastewater treatment with emphasis on nutrient and micropollutant removal. Bioengineered 2022; 13:10412-10453. [PMID: 35441582 PMCID: PMC9161886 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2056823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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The scarcity of water resources and environmental pollution have highlighted the need for sustainable wastewater treatment. Existing conventional treatment systems are energy-intensive and not always able to meet stringent disposal standards. Recently, algal-bacterial systems have emerged as environmentally friendly sustainable processes for wastewater treatment and resource recovery. The algal-bacterial systems work on the principle of the symbiotic relationship between algae and bacteria. This paper comprehensively discusses the most recent studies on algal-bacterial systems for wastewater treatment, factors affecting the treatment, and aspects of resource recovery from the biomass. The algal-bacterial interaction includes cell-to-cell communication, substrate exchange, and horizontal gene transfer. The quorum sensing (QS) molecules and their effects on algal-bacterial interactions are briefly discussed. The effect of the factors such as pH, temperature, C/N/P ratio, light intensity, and external aeration on the algal-bacterial systems have been discussed. An overview of the modeling aspects of algal-bacterial systems has been provided. The algal-bacterial systems have the potential for removing micropollutants because of the diverse possible interactions between algae-bacteria. The removal mechanisms of micropollutants - sorption, biodegradation, and photodegradation, have been reviewed. The harvesting methods and resource recovery aspects have been presented. The major challenges associated with algal-bacterial systems for real scale implementation and future perspectives have been discussed. Integrating wastewater treatment with the algal biorefinery concept reduces the overall waste component in a wastewater treatment system by converting the biomass into a useful product, resulting in a sustainable system that contributes to the circular bioeconomy.
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- Raj Kumar Oruganti
- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, École Centrale School of Engineering, Mahindra University, India
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham, Malaysia
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid, South Dakota, USA
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, India
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Lu X, Wang Y, Chen C, Feng Z, Huo Y, Zhou D. C12-HSL is an across-boundary signal molecule that could alleviate fungi Galactomyces's filamentation: A new mechanism on activated sludge bulking. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 204:111823. [PMID: 34400160 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111823] [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: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Fungal bulking is caused by fungi excessive growth and morphological changes, resulting from the evolution toward fungi dominant activated sludge. Communication across fungi and bacteria boundary that mediated by bacterial signal molecules (SMs) probably is the central induce caused fungal bulking occurrence. In this work, it intended to identify the bacterial SM that affected fungal bulking, and verified its roles in regulate the spore germination and hyphal growth. We found C12-HSL concentration decreased significantly from 12.36 to 3.38 ng/g-VSS (P < 0.05) when fungal sludge bulking happened, and filamentous Galactomyces's relatively abundant was correlatively enriched. To test the effects of this SM, trace commercial C12-HSL was added to pure cultured Galactomyces, in which spore germination rates decreased by 20 % and hyphal extension inhibited by 15 %. Ras1-cAMP-PKA and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways of Galactomyces were responsible for signal C12-HSL transduction, which inhibited peroxisome biosynthesis, suppressed the biological activity of the actin cytoskeleton, and disrupted intercellular organelle transport. All these results showed C12-HSL was the functional SM that could suppress the development of fungal filamentous. This study provided a new insight into the sludge bulking mechanism from view of cross-kingdom communication.
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- Xin Lu
- Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Quality, Safety & Environmental Protection Department, Shanxi Road & Bridge Construction Group Co., Ltd, Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- School of Physics, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China.
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- Jilin Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China.
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Perković L, Djedović E, Vujović T, Baković M, Paradžik T, Čož-Rakovac R. Biotechnological Enhancement of Probiotics through Co-Cultivation with Algae: Future or a Trend? Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20020142. [PMID: 35200671 PMCID: PMC8880515 DOI: 10.3390/md20020142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The diversity of algal species is a rich source of many different bioactive metabolites. The compounds extracted from algal biomass have various beneficial effects on health. Recently, co-culture systems between microalgae and bacteria have emerged as an interesting solution that can reduce the high contamination risk associated with axenic cultures and, consequently, increase biomass yield and synthesis of active compounds. Probiotic microorganisms also have numerous positive effects on various aspects of health and represent potent co-culture partners. Most studies consider algae as prebiotics that serve as enhancers of probiotics performance. However, the extreme diversity of algal organisms and their ability to produce a plethora of metabolites are leading to new experimental designs in which these organisms are cultivated together to derive maximum benefit from their synergistic interactions. The future success of these studies depends on the precise experimental design of these complex systems. In the last decade, the development of high-throughput approaches has enabled a deeper understanding of global changes in response to interspecies interactions. Several studies have shown that the addition of algae, along with probiotics, can influence the microbiota, and improve gut health and overall yield in fish, shrimp, and mussels aquaculture. In the future, such findings can be further explored and implemented for use as dietary supplements for humans.
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- Lucija Perković
- Laboratory for Aquaculture Biotechnology, Division of Materials Chemistry, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (L.P.); (E.D.); (T.V.); (M.B.); (R.Č.-R.)
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- Laboratory for Aquaculture Biotechnology, Division of Materials Chemistry, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (L.P.); (E.D.); (T.V.); (M.B.); (R.Č.-R.)
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- Laboratory for Aquaculture Biotechnology, Division of Materials Chemistry, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (L.P.); (E.D.); (T.V.); (M.B.); (R.Č.-R.)
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- Laboratory for Aquaculture Biotechnology, Division of Materials Chemistry, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (L.P.); (E.D.); (T.V.); (M.B.); (R.Č.-R.)
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- Laboratory for Aquaculture Biotechnology, Division of Materials Chemistry, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (L.P.); (E.D.); (T.V.); (M.B.); (R.Č.-R.)
- Center of Excellence for Marine Bioprospecting (BioProCro), Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratory for Aquaculture Biotechnology, Division of Materials Chemistry, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (L.P.); (E.D.); (T.V.); (M.B.); (R.Č.-R.)
- Center of Excellence for Marine Bioprospecting (BioProCro), Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Güneş G, Taşkan E. Quorum quenching strategy for biofouling control in membrane photobioreactor. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 288:132667. [PMID: 34699877 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132667] [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: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study aims to reduce membrane fouling in membrane photobioreactor (MPBR) through the quorum quenching (QQ) strategy. For this purpose, the QQ beads (immobilized Rhodococcus sp. BH4) were added to the MPBR, and antifouling ability was evaluated in consideration of the changes in transmembrane pressure (TMP), extracellular polymeric substance (EPS), microbial community, and cake layer morphology on the membrane surface. The results showed that the TMP of control MPBR (MPBR-C) reached 818 mbar and 912 mbar on the operation hours of 35 and 170, while the TMP of experimental MPBR (MPBR-QQ) was only 448 mbar and 676 mbar, respectively. The QQ strategy effectively reduced the EPS content in MPBR. The microscopic observations indicated that the QQ diminished the cake layer formation and pore-blocking on the membrane surface. Comparisons of 16S and 18S gene communities revealed minor differences between bacterial and eukaryotic species in MPBRs at phylum and class levels.
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- Göknur Güneş
- Firat University, Department of Environmental Engineering, 23119, Elazig, Turkey
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- Firat University, Department of Environmental Engineering, 23119, Elazig, Turkey.
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Wang H, Deng L, Qi Z, Wang W. Constructed microalgal-bacterial symbiotic (MBS) system: Classification, performance, partnerships and perspectives. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 803:150082. [PMID: 34525774 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150082] [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: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The microalgal-bacterial symbiotic (MBS) system shows great advantages in the synchronous implementation of wastewater treatment and nutrient recovery. To enhance the understanding of different MBS systems, this review summarizes reported MBS systems and proposes three patterns according to the living state of microalgae and bacteria. They are free microalgal-bacterial (FMB) system, attached microalgal-bacterial (AMB) system and bioflocculated microalgal-bacterial (BMB) system. Compared with the other two patterns, BMB system shows the advantages of microalgal biomass harvesting and application. To further understand the microalgal-bacterial partnerships in the bioflocculation of BMB system, this review discusses bioflocs characteristics, extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) properties and production, and the effect of microalgae/bacteria ratio and microalgal strains on the formation of bioflocculation. Microalgal biomass production and application are important for BMB system development in the future. Food processing wastewater characterized by high biodegradability and low toxicity should be conducive for microalgal cultivation. In addition, exogenous addition of functional bacteria for nutrient removal and bioflocculation formation would be a crucial research direction to facilitate the large-scale application of BMB system.
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- Hong Wang
- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China; Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Chengdu 610213, China
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- Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China; Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Chengdu 610213, China
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- Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610213, China; Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Chengdu 610213, China
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- Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 610041, China; Chengdu National Agricultural Science and Technology Center, Chengdu 610213, China.
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Qiu S, Wu Z, Chen Z, Abbew AW, Li J, Ge S. Microalgal Activity and Nutrient Uptake from Wastewater Enhanced by Nanoscale Zerovalent Iron: Performance and Molecular Mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:585-594. [PMID: 34933554 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c05503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Microalgae-based bioremediation presents an alternative to traditional biological wastewater treatment. However, its efficiency is still challenging due to low microalgal activities and growth rate in wastewater. Iron plays an important role in microbial metabolism and is effective to stimulate microbial growth. In this study, a novel approach was proposed to simultaneously promote microalgal activity and nutrient uptake from wastewater using nanoscale zerovalent iron (nZVI), and the underlying molecular mechanism was explored. Compared to the control, 0.05 mg/L of nZVI significantly enhanced biomass production by 113.3% as well as NH4+-N and PO43--P uptake rates by 32.2% and 75.0%, respectively. These observations were attributed to the enhanced metabolic pathways and intracellular regulations. Specifically, nZVI alleviated the cellular oxidative stress via decreased peroxisome biogenesis as indicated by reduced reactive oxygen species, enzymes, and genes involved. nZVI promoted ammonium assimilation, phosphate metabolism, carbon fixation, and energy generation. Moreover, nZVI regulated the biosynthesis and conversions of intracellular biocomposition, leading to increased carotenoid, carbohydrate, and lipid productions and decreased protein and fatty acid yields. The above metabolisms were supported by the regulations of differentially expressed genes involved. This study provided an nZVI-based approach and molecular mechanism for enhancing microalgal activities and nutrient uptake from wastewater.
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- Shuang Qiu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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Zhang C, Li S, Ho SH. Converting nitrogen and phosphorus wastewater into bioenergy using microalgae-bacteria consortia: A critical review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 342:126056. [PMID: 34601027 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Conventional wastewater treatment using activated sludge cannot efficiently eliminate nitrogen and phosphorus, thus engendering the risk of water eutrophication and ecosystem disruption. Fortunately, a new wastewater treatment process applying microalgae-bacteria consortia has attracted considerable interests due to its excellent performance of nutrients removal. Moreover, some bacteria facilitate the harvest of microalgal biomass through bio-flocculation. Additionally, while stimulating the functional bacteria, the improved biomass and enriched components also brighten bioenergy production from the perspective of practical applications. Thus, this review first summarizes the current development of nutrients removal and mutualistic interaction using microalgae-bacteria consortia. Then, advancements in bio-flocculation are completely described and the corresponding mechanisms are thoroughly revealed. Eventually, the recent advances of bioenergy production (i.e., biodiesel, biohydrogen, bioethanol, and bioelectricity) using microalgae-bacteria consortia are comprehensively discussed. Together, this review will provide the ongoing challenges and future developmental directions for better converting nitrogen and phosphorus wastewater into bioenergy using microalgae-bacteria consortia.
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- Chaofan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China.
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Méndez García M, García de Llasera MP. A review on the enzymes and metabolites identified by mass spectrometry from bacteria and microalgae involved in the degradation of high molecular weight PAHs. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 797:149035. [PMID: 34303250 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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High molecular weight PAHs (HMW PAHs) are dangerous pollutants widely distributed in the environment. The use of microorganisms represents an important tool for HMW PAHs bioremediation, so, the understanding of their biochemical pathways facilitates the development of biodegradation strategies. For this reason, the potential role of species of microalgae, bacteria, and microalga-bacteria consortia in the degradation of HMW PAHs is discussed. The identification of their metabolites, mostly by GC-MS and LC-MS, allows a better approach to the enzymes involved in the key steps of the metabolic pathways of HMW PAHs biodegradation. So, this review intends to address the proteomic research on enzyme activities and their involvement in regulating essential biochemical functions that help bacteria and microalgae in the biodegradation processes of HMW PAHs. It is noteworthy that, given that to the best of our knowledge, this is the first review focused on the mass spectrometry identification of the HMW PAHs metabolites; whereby and due to the great concern of the presence of HMW PAHs in the environment, this material could help the urgency of developing new bioremediation methods. The elucidation of the metabolic pathways of persistent pollutant degrading microorganisms should lead to a better knowledge of the enzymes involved, which could contribute to a very ecological route to the control of environmental contamination in the future.
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- Manuel Méndez García
- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Química Analítica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, México, D. F. 04510, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Departamento de Química Analítica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, México, D. F. 04510, Mexico.
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Chen Z, Qiu S, Yu Z, Li M, Ge S. Enhanced Secretions of Algal Cell-Adhesion Molecules and Metal Ion-Binding Exoproteins Promote Self-Flocculation of Chlorella sp. Cultivated in Municipal Wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:11916-11924. [PMID: 34424674 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c01324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The mechanism of self-flocculation remains unclear, partially impeding its efficiency enhancement and commercial application of microalgae-based municipal wastewater (MW) bioremediation technology. This study revealed the contributions of exoproteins [PN, proteins in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS)] to the separation of indigenous microalgae from treated MW. Compared to the low light intensity group, the high light intensity (HL) group produced Chlorella sp. with 4.3-fold higher self-flocculation efficiencies (SE). This was attributed to the enriched biological functions and positional rearrangement of increased PN within 2.9-fold higher EPS. Specifically, a total of 75 PN was over-expressed in the HL group among the 129 PN identified through label-free proteomics. The algal cell-adhesion molecules (Algal-CAMs) and metal-ion-binding PN were demonstrated as two dominant contributors promoting cell adhesion and bridging, through function prediction based on the contained domains. The modeled 3D structure showed that Algal-CAMs presented less hydrophilic α-helix abundance and were distributed in the outermost position of the EPS matrix, further facilitating microalgal separation. Moreover, the 10.1% lower hydrophily degree value, negative interfacial free energy (-19.5 mJ/m2), and 6.8-fold lower energy barrier between cells also supported the observed higher SE. This finding is expected to further fill the knowledge gap of the role of PN in microalgal self-flocculation and promote the development of biomass recovery from the microalgae-wastewater system.
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- Zhipeng Chen
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Xiao Ling Wei 200, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu, China
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Zhao Z, Xue R, Fu L, Chen C, Ndayisenga F, Zhou D. Carbon dots enhance the recovery of microalgae bioresources from wastewater containing amoxicillin. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 335:125258. [PMID: 34029866 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The cultivation of microalgae using wastewater could bring some major economic benefits; however, the toxics in wastewater typically lead to a reduction in bioresource production. In this study, carbon dots (CDs) could enhance the photosynthetic activity of Chlorella under antibiotic stress because they might optimize photoluminescence by red-shifting incident light. Adding of 1 mg/L CDs increased the specific growth rate of Chlorella by 36.0% (day 8-13) and 52.7% (day 14-18) and significantly increased photosystems II activity. This treatment also increased amoxicillin removal by 18.6%. Thus, the toxicity of residuals was significantly eliminated (P < 0.05). The removal of nitrogen and phosphorous was increased by 14.6% and 9.9%, respectively. The production of pigments, lipids and proteins was increased by 16.6%, 19.5% and 24.8%, respectively. This work provided a new strategy of using CDs to mediate the coupling of microalgal bioresources production and toxic wastewater purification.
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- Zhenhao Zhao
- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, China
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- Shanxi Taigang Engineering Technology Co. Ltd., Taiyuan 030000, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery of Jilin Province, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, China.
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Mu R, Jia Y, Ma G, Liu L, Hao K, Qi F, Shao Y. Advances in the use of microalgal-bacterial consortia for wastewater treatment: Community structures, interactions, economic resource reclamation, and study techniques. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2021; 93:1217-1230. [PMID: 33305497 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The rise in living standards has generated a demand for higher aquatic environmental quality. The microalgal community and the surrounding organic molecules, environmental factors, and microorganisms, such as bacteria, are together defined as the phycosphere. The bacteria in the phycosphere can form consortia with microalgae through various forms of interaction. The study of the species in these consortia and their relative proportions is of great significance in determining the species and strains of stable algae that can be used in sewage treatment. This article summarizes the following topics: the interactions between microalgae and bacteria that are required to establish consortia; how symbiosis between algae and bacteria is established; microalgal competition with bacteria through inhibition and anti-inhibition strategies; the influence of environmental factors on microalgal-bacterial aggregates, such as illumination conditions, pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and nutrient levels; the application of algal-bacterial aggregates to enhance biomass production and nutrient reuse; and techniques for studying the community structure and interactions of algal-bacterial consortia, such as microscopy, flow cytometry, and omics. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Community structures in microalgal-bacterial consortia in wastewater treatment. Interactions between algae and bacteria in wastewater treatment. Effects of ecological factors on the algal-bacterial community in wastewater treatment. Economically recycling resources from algal-bacterial consortia based on wastewater. Technologies for studying microalgal-bacterial consortia in wastewater treatment.
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- Ruimin Mu
- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China
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Wang Q, Oshita K, Takaoka M, Shiota K. Influence of water content and cell disruption on lipid extraction using subcritical dimethyl ether in wet microalgae. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 329:124892. [PMID: 33676356 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.124892] [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: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Subcritical dimethyl ether, a green solvent, was used to extract lipids from microalgae. The effect of the water content on the process was firstly investigated. Secondly, microalgal samples were subjected to five cell disruptions, and the effects on raw lipid and fatty acid methyl ester, and its profile were evaluated. Among them, heating, microwave, and ultrasonic treatments greatly improved extraction. Mechanism analysis revealed the improvements by the three treatments were due to increased cell wall permeability rather than to complete cell disruption. After the extraction, microalgal cells with lipid being well-extracted were shriveled with extensive surface folds, indicating a loss of intracellular substances, but the cell structure was undamaged. As for dewatering performance, extraction process removed almost all of the free water but left bound water. Finally, the potential of the residues after lipid extraction to serve as solid fuel was evaluated by combustion characteristics and heating value calculation.
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- Quan Wang
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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You X, Xu N, Yang X, Sun W. Pollutants affect algae-bacteria interactions: A critical review. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 276:116723. [PMID: 33611207 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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With increasing concerns on the ecological risks of pollutants, many efforts have been devoted to revealing the toxic effects of pollutants on algae or bacteria in their monocultures. However, how pollutants affect algae and bacteria in their cocultures is still elusive but crucial due to its more environmental relevance. The present review outlines the interactions between algae and bacteria, reveals the influential mechanisms of pollutants (including pesticides, metals, engineered nanomaterials, pharmaceutical and personal care products, and aromatic pollutants) to algae and bacteria in their coexisted systems, and puts forward prospects for further advancing toxic studies in algal-bacterial systems. Pollutants affect the physiological and ecological functions of bacteria and algae by interfering with their relationships. Cell-to-cell adhesion, substrate exchange and biodegradation of organic pollutants, enhancement of signal transduction, and horizontal transfer of tolerance genes are important defense strategies in algal-bacterial systems to cope with pollution stress. Developing suitable algal-bacterial models, identifying cross-kingdom signaling molecules, and deciphering the horizontal transfer of pollutant resistant genes between algae and bacteria under pollution stress are the way forward to fully exploit the risks of pollutants in natural aquatic environments.
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- Xiuqi You
- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, International Joint Laboratory for Regional Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Heavy Metal Pollution Control and Reutilization, School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining, 810016, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems, The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, International Joint Laboratory for Regional Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100871, China.
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Zhang C, Chen X, Chou WC, Ho SH. Phytotoxic effect and molecular mechanism induced by nanodiamonds towards aquatic Chlorella pyrenoidosa by integrating regular and transcriptomic analyses. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 270:129473. [PMID: 33401071 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The growing diverse applications of nanodiamonds (NDs), especially as adsorbents and catalysts for wastewater treatment, have significantly increased their discharge and potential risk towards aquatic ecosystems. Although NDs have been certified for superior biocompatibility and lower toxicity towards numerous human cell lines, the characteristic response and underlying mechanism of aquatic microalgal response remains unclear. Here, the response of Chlorella pyrenoidosa to five concentrations of NDs was thoroughly investigated by comprehensive phenotypic and transcriptional examinations. Results indicated that higher concentration of NDs (50 mg/L) induced 75.4% growth inhibition, exacerbated oxidative stress and malformed morphology of microalgae after 48 h exposure. Meanwhile, the aggregated microalgae formed several flocs, apparently under 50 mg/L NDs. Noticeably, photosynthesis was susceptible to the NDs exposure. Although, the chlorophyll content and genes involved in photosynthesis were significantly improved by NDs, the results obtained from the photochemical parameters indicated that the excessive electrons during photosynthesis might be a pivotal reason for oxidative stress generation. Additionally, the genes included in amino acids metabolism and protein synthesis were up-regulated to alleviate the oxidative stress. Collectively, this work discloses the explicit molecular mechanisms of aquatic microalgae and provides comprehensive insights of potential aqueous environmental risk of gradually emergent NDs.
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- Chaofan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, PR China
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- Institute of Computational Comparative Medicine (ICCM), Department of Anatomy and Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 66506, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, PR China.
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Chaïb S, Pistevos JC, Bertrand C, Bonnard I. Allelopathy and allelochemicals from microalgae: An innovative source for bio-herbicidal compounds and biocontrol research. ALGAL RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2021.102213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Fu L, Yan G, Li Y, Li Q, Zhou D. Phosphorus supply via a fed-batch strategy improves lipid heterotrophic production of Chlorella regularis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:31677-31685. [PMID: 32500492 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09495-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Intracellular phosphorus (P) accumulation can improve microalgal growth and lipid synthesis. However, large excess of P causes cell poisoning. This study utilized a P-fed-batch strategy to investigate its potential to improve the utilization of the excessive P, while avoiding toxic side effects. This strategy contributed to a more complete utilization of the intracellularly stored P, which enhanced the microalgae biomass by 10-15% by upregulating the brassinosteroid growth hormone gene at a P-fed-batch frequency of 2-8. Furthermore, the lipid content increased by 4-16% via upregulation of lipid synthesis-related genes. As a result, the P-fed-batch strategy significantly increased the lipid production by 13-19%. The content of saturated fatty acid increased by ~ 100%, implying improved combustibility and oxidative stability. This is the first study of this P-fed-batch strategy and provides a new concept for the complete utilization of excessive P.
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- Liang Fu
- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Engineering Lab for Water Pollution Control and Resources Recovery, School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130117, China.
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Wang Z, He Z, Young EB. Toward enhanced performance of integrated photo-bioelectrochemical systems: Taxa and functions in bacteria-algae communities. Curr Opin Chem Biol 2020; 59:130-139. [PMID: 32750674 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2020.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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An integrated photo-bioelectrochemical (IPB) system uses microalgae in the cathode of a microbial fuel cell to achieve higher electricity generation and nutrient removal from wastewater. Using multivariate analysis and surveys of IPB studies, this paper identifies key algal and bacterial taxa and discusses their functions critical for IPB performance. Unicellular algae with high photosynthetic oxygen production and biofilm formation can enhance IPB energy production. Diverse bacterial taxa achieve nitrogen transformations and can improve total nitrogen removal. Understanding bacteria-algae interactions via quorum sensing in the IPB cathode may potentially aid in boosting system performance. Future advances in development of IPBs for wastewater treatment will benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration in analysis of microbial community functions.
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- Zixuan Wang
- Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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- Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, MO, 63130, USA.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, USA.
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Xue R, Fu L, Dong S, Yang H, Zhou D. Promoting Chlorella photosynthesis and bioresource production using directionally prepared carbon dots with tunable emission. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 569:195-203. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.02.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2019] [Revised: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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