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Xu H, Tang Z, Liang Z, Chen H, Dai X. Neglected methane production and toxicity risk in low-frequency ultrasound for controlling harmful algal blooms. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 232:116422. [PMID: 37327839 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Algal blooms are regarded as a significant source of CH4 emissions. Ultrasound has been gradually employed as a fast and efficient algae removal technology in recent years. However, the changes in water environment and potential ecological effects caused by ultrasonic algae removal are not fully clear. Here, a 40-day microcosm study was performed to simulate the collapse of Microcystis aeruginosa blooms after ultrasonic treatment. The results showed that low-frequency ultrasound at 29.4 kHz for 15 min removed 33.49% of M. aeruginosa and contributed to the destruction of cell structure, but it intensified the leakage of intracellular algal organic matter and microcystins. The accelerated collapse of M. aeruginosa blooms after ultrasonication promoted the rapid formation of anaerobic and reductive methanogenesis conditions, and elevated dissolved organic carbon content. Moreover, the release of labile organics, including tyrosine, tryptophan, protein-like compositions, and aromatic proteins, was facilitated by the collapse of M. aeruginosa blooms after ultrasonic treatment, and they supported the growth of anaerobic fermentation bacteria and hydrogenotrophic Methanobacteriales. This was also demonstrated by the increase in methyl-coenzyme M reductase (mcrA) genes in sonicated algae added treatments at the end of incubation. Finally, the CH4 production in sonicated algae added treatments was 1.43-fold higher than that in non-sonicated algae added treatments. These observations suggested that ultrasound for algal bloom control potentially increased the toxicity of treated water and its greenhouse gas emissions. This study can provide new insights and guidance to evaluate environmental effects of ultrasonic algae removal.
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- Haolian Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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Impact of ultrasound and electric fields on microalgae growth: a comprehensive review. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s43153-022-00281-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Le VV, Srivastava A, Ko SR, Ahn CY, Oh HM. Microcystis colony formation: Extracellular polymeric substance, associated microorganisms, and its application. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 360:127610. [PMID: 35840029 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microcystis sp., amongst the most prevalent bloom-forming cyanobacteria, is typically found as a colonial form with multiple microorganisms embedded in the mucilage known as extracellular polymeric substance. The colony-forming ability of Microcystis has been thoroughly investigated, as has the connection between Microcystis and other microorganisms, which is crucial for colony development. The following are the key subjects to comprehend Microcystis bloom in depth: 1) key issues related to the Microcystis bloom, 2) features and functions of extracellular polymeric substance, as well as diversity of associated microorganisms, and 3) applications of Microcystis-microorganisms interaction including bloom control, polluted water bioremediation, and bioactive compound production. Future research possibilities and recommendations regarding Microcystis-microorganism interactions and their significance in Microcystis colony formation are also explored. More information on such interactions, as well as the mechanism of Microcystis colony formation, can bring new insights into cyanobacterial bloom regulation and a better understanding of the aquatic ecosystem.
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- Ve Van Le
- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Environmental Biotechnology, KRIBB School of Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Botany, Siddharth University, Kapilvastu, Siddharth Nagar 272202, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Environmental Biotechnology, KRIBB School of Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Cell Factory Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Environmental Biotechnology, KRIBB School of Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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Advances in the Formation and Control Methods of Undesirable Flavors in Fish. Foods 2022; 11:foods11162504. [PMID: 36010504 PMCID: PMC9407384 DOI: 10.3390/foods11162504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Undesirable flavor formation in fish is a dynamic biological process, decreasing the overall flavor quality of fish products and impeding the sale of fresh fish. This review extensively summarizes chemical compounds contributing to undesirable flavors and their sources or formation. Specifically, hexanal, heptanal, nonanal, 1−octen−3−ol, 1−penten−3−ol, (E,E)−2,4−heptadienal, (E,E)−2,4−decadienal, trimethylamine, dimethyl sulfide, 2−methyl−butanol, etc., are characteristic compounds causing off−odors. These volatile compounds are mainly generated via enzymatic reactions, lipid autoxidation, environmentally derived reactions, and microbial actions. A brief description of progress in existing deodorization methods for controlling undesirable flavors in fish, e.g., proper fermenting, defatting, appropriate use of food additives, and packaging, is also presented. Lastly, we propose a developmental method regarding the multifunctional natural active substances made available during fish processing or packaging, which hold great potential in controlling undesirable flavors in fish due to their safety and efficiency in deodorization.
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Feng HR, Wang JA, Wang L, Jin JM, Wu SW, Zhou CC. Study on a novel omnidirectional ultrasonic cavitation removal system for Microcystis aeruginosa. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2022; 86:106008. [PMID: 35468450 PMCID: PMC9046449 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2022.106008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microcystis aeruginosa, as a typical alga, produces microcystin with strong liver toxicity, seriously endangering the liver health of human and animals. Inhibiting the bloom of the Microcystis aeruginosa in lakes becomes a significant and meaningful work. Ultrasonic cavitation is currently considered to be the most environmentally friendly and effective method for the removal of Microcystis aeruginosa. However, the commercialized ultrasonic algae removal systems require multi-Langevin transducers to achieve omnidirectional ultrasonic irradiation due to the single irradiation direction of the Langevin transducer, resulting in the complex design and high energy consumption. To achieve a low-cost, simple structure, and high-efficiency algae removal system, a novel omnidirectional ultrasonic cavitation removal system for Microcystis aeruginosa is proposed. The proposed system is major composed of a novel omnidirectional ultrasonic transducer, which generates the omnidirectional ultrasonic irradiation by its shaking-head motion coupled by two orthogonal bending vibration modes. Modal simulation, sound field simulation, and cavitation bubble radius simulation are first carried out to optimize the geometric sizes of the proposed transducer and verify the correctness of the omnidirectional ultrasonic irradiation principle. Then the vibration characteristics of the transducer prototype are measured by vibration tests and impedance tests. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed omnidirectional ultrasonic removal system for Microcystis aeruginosa are evaluated through the algae removal experiments. The experimental results exhibit that the algal cells damaged by ultrasonic irradiation from the proposed system do not have the ability to self-repair. In addition, the algal removal rates reached 55.41% and 72.97% after 30 min of ultrasonic treatment when the corresponding ultrasonic densities are 0.014 W/mL and 0.021 W/mL, respectively. The proposed omnidirectional ultrasonic algae removal system significantly simplifies the configuration and reduces energy consumption, presenting the potential promise of algae removal and environmental protection.
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- Hao-Ren Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Yudao 29, Nanjing 210016, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Yudao 29, Nanjing 210016, China; AVIC Taiyuan Aero-Instruments Co., Ltd., Taiyuan 030006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Yudao 29, Nanjing 210016, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Yudao 29, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Zhejiang Refine Environmental Technology, Corp. Ltd., Wenzhou 325024, China
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- Zhejiang Refine Environmental Technology, Corp. Ltd., Wenzhou 325024, China
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Fan G, Song Y, Xia M, You Y, Zou J, Wei Q. Photocatalytic inactivation of algae in a fluidized bed photoreactor with an external magnetic field. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 307:114552. [PMID: 35065381 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Practical applications of photocatalysis in algae removal often involve the use of photoreactors, which can be of many different configurations. In this study, a fluidized bed photoreactor (FBPR) with an external magnetic field was designed and constructed to achieve algae inactivation continuously and stably. Magnetic photocatalyst ZnFe2O4/Ag3PO4/g-C3N4 attached to Fe3O4 aggregate, was dispersed and fixed at the bottom of the reactor to form a flower-like structure, which can not only increase the effective irradiation area of the photocatalyst, but also enhances mass transfer by inducing flow disturbance. Under the optimal operating conditions, i.e., 0.04 m/s flow rate, 200 mT magnetic field strength, and 0.025 g photocatalyst loading, the photoreactor can effectively remove algae cells within 6 h. During the continuous operation experiment, the quality of the magnetic photocatalyst and aggregate did not decrease significantly, and there was still a 90% removal efficiency after 18 h of continuous operation. Furthermore, in the experiment where humic acid was added to simulate actual water environment, certain advantages can still be observed with the FBPR. As a continuous reactor using a magnetic photocatalyst, the FBPR has the characteristics of high availability, low cost, and low energy consumption.
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- Gongduan Fan
- College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, 350116, Fujian, China
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- College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, 350116, Fujian, China
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- College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, 350116, Fujian, China.
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- College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, 350116, Fujian, China
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- Anhui Urban Construction Design Institute Co. Ltd., 230051, Anhui, China
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- College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, 350116, Fujian, China
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Zhang L, Yang J, Liu L, Wang N, Sun Y, Huang Y, Yang Z. Simultaneous removal of colonial Microcystis and microcystins by protozoa grazing coupled with ultrasound treatment. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 420:126616. [PMID: 34329078 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Removal of harmful cyanobacteria is an extremely urgent task in global lake management and protection. Conventional measures are insufficient for simultaneously removing cyanobacteria and hazardous cyanotoxin, efficient and environmental-friendly measures are therefore particularly needed. Herbivorous protozoa have great potentials in controlling algae, however, large-sized colonial Microcystis is inedible for protozoa, which is a central problem to be solved. Therefore, in present study, a measure of protozoa grazing assisted by ultrasound was investigated in laboratory scale for eliminating harmful colonial Microcystis. The results showed that with ultrasound power and time increasing, the proportion of unicellular Microcystis increased significantly. With Ochromonas addition, approximately 80% of colonial Microcystis and microcystin was removed on day 4 under ultrasound power of 100 W for 15 min, while Ochromonas only reduced Microcystis by less than 20% without assistance of ultrasound. Moreover, when directly exposed to low-intensity ultrasound, Ochromonas showed strong resistance to ultrasound and were not inhibited in grazing Microcystis. Overall, ultrasound increases edible food for protozoa via collapsing Microcystis colonies and assists Ochromonas to remove Microcystis, thus intermittently collapsing colonial Microcystis using low-intensity ultrasound can significantly improve the removal efficiency of Microcystis by protozoa grazing, which provided a new insight in controlling harmful colonial Microcystis.
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- Lu Zhang
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Biodiversity and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Khan MJ, Ahirwar A, Schoefs B, Pugazhendhi A, Varjani S, Rajendran K, Bhatia SK, Saratale GD, Saratale RG, Vinayak V. Insights into diatom microalgal farming for treatment of wastewater and pretreatment of algal cells by ultrasonication for value creation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 201:111550. [PMID: 34224710 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Wastewater management and its treatment have revolutionized the industry sector into many innovative techniques. However, the cost of recycling via chemical treatment has major issues especially in economically poor sectors. On the offset, one of the most viable and economical techniques to clean wastewater is by growing microalgae in it. Since wastewater is rich in nitrates, phosphates and other trace elements, the environment is suitable for the growth of microalgae. On the other side, the cost of harvesting microalgae for its secondary metabolites is burgeoning. While simultaneously growing of microalgae in photobioreactors requires regular feeding of the nutrients and maintenance which increases the cost of operation and hence cost of its end products. The growth of microalgae in waste waters makes the process not only economical but they also manufacture more amounts of value added products. However, harvesting of these values added products is still a cumbersome task. On the offset, it has been observed that pretreating the microalgal biomass with ultrasonication allows easy oozing of the secondary metabolites like oil, proteins, carbohydrates and methane at much lower cost than that required for their extraction. Among microalgae diatoms are more robust and have immense crude oil and are rich in various value added products. However, due to their thick silica walls they do not ooze the metabolites until the mechanical force on their walls reaches certain threshold energy. In this review recycling of wastewater using microalgae and its pretreatment via ultrasonication with special reference to diatoms is critically discussed. Perspectives on circular bioeconomy and knowledge gaps for employing microalgae to recycle wastewater have been comprehensively narrated.
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- Mohd Jahir Khan
- Diatom Nanoengineering and Metabolism Laboratory (DNM), School of Applied Science, Dr. HarisinghGour Central University, Sagar, MP, 470003, India
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- Diatom Nanoengineering and Metabolism Laboratory (DNM), School of Applied Science, Dr. HarisinghGour Central University, Sagar, MP, 470003, India
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- Metabolism, Bioengineering of Microalgal Metabolism and Applications (MIMMA), Mer Molecules Santé, Le Mans University, IUML - FR 3473 CNRS, Le Mans, France
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- Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 382 010, India.
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- Department of Environmental Science, SRM University-AP, Neerukonda, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggido, 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Biotechnology and Medical Converged Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggido, 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Diatom Nanoengineering and Metabolism Laboratory (DNM), School of Applied Science, Dr. HarisinghGour Central University, Sagar, MP, 470003, India.
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Sukenik A, Kaplan A. Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms in Aquatic Ecosystems: A Comprehensive Outlook on Current and Emerging Mitigation and Control Approaches. Microorganisms 2021; 9:1472. [PMID: 34361909 PMCID: PMC8306311 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9071472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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An intensification of toxic cyanobacteria blooms has occurred over the last three decades, severely affecting coastal and lake water quality in many parts of the world. Extensive research is being conducted in an attempt to gain a better understanding of the driving forces that alter the ecological balance in water bodies and of the biological role of the secondary metabolites, toxins included, produced by the cyanobacteria. In the long-term, such knowledge may help to develop the needed procedures to restore the phytoplankton community to the pre-toxic blooms era. In the short-term, the mission of the scientific community is to develop novel approaches to mitigate the blooms and thereby restore the ability of affected communities to enjoy coastal and lake waters. Here, we critically review some of the recently proposed, currently leading, and potentially emerging mitigation approaches in-lake novel methodologies and applications relevant to drinking-water treatment.
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- Assaf Sukenik
- The Yigal Allon Kinneret Limnological Laboratory, Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research, P.O. Box 447, Migdal 14950, Israel
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- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Edmond J. Safra Campus, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Givat Ram, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel;
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Traore MB, Sun A, Gan Z, Long WY, Senou H, Zhu Y, Togo J, Fofana KH, Sidibe AM. Assessing the impact of the combined application of ultrasound and ozone on microbial quality and bioactive compounds with antioxidant attributes of cabbage (
Brassica Oleracea L. Var. Capitata
). J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.14779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Mamadou Bado Traore
- College of Biological Sciences and Technology Beijing Forestry University Beijing China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Forest Food Processing and Safety Beijing Forestry University Beijing China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology Beijing Forestry University Beijing China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Forest Food Processing and Safety Beijing Forestry University Beijing China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology Beijing Forestry University Beijing China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Forest Food Processing and Safety Beijing Forestry University Beijing China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology Beijing Forestry University Beijing China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Forest Food Processing and Safety Beijing Forestry University Beijing China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology Beijing Forestry University Beijing China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Technology Beijing Forestry University Beijing China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Forest Food Processing and Safety Beijing Forestry University Beijing China
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- Department of Biology University of Bamako Bamako Mali
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- College of Management and Economics Beijing Institutes of Technology Beijing China
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Improved Cyanobacteria Removal from Harmful Algae Blooms by Two-Cycle, Low-Frequency, Low-Density, and Short-Duration Ultrasonic Radiation. WATER 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/w12092431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Harmful algae blooms (HAB) in eutrophic lakes and rivers have become serious water quality problems that are difficult to eliminate using common methods. Previous research has demonstrated that powerful ultrasound can somewhat control cyanobacteria in HABs; however, effective and energy-efficient settings for ultrasonic parameters have not yet been rigorously determined. The results of this study showed that the effect of cyanobacteria removal was enhanced with ultrasonic frequencies, densities, and radiation durations of 20–90 kHz, 0.0005–0.1 W/mL and 0.5–10 min, respectively. Our analyses further demonstrated that the effective distance of ultrasound decreased with increasing frequency, and that damaged algae cells were able to repair themselves at low ultrasonic densities. To address the high energy consumption and small effective distance of conventional ultrasonic radiation treatments, we proposed a new cyanobacteria removal method based on two applications of low-frequency, low-density and short-duration ultrasonic radiation. We defined the energy effectiveness factors of ultrasonic radiation for algae removal as the algae removal rate divided by ultrasonic dosage. This method yielded an 87.6% cyanobacteria removal and the highest energy effectiveness factor, suggesting that two cycles of treatment provide a low-energy method for enhancing existing algae-removing technologies used in large bodies of water.
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Peng Y, Zhang Z, Kong Y, Li Y, Zhou Y, Shi X, Shi X. Effects of ultrasound on Microcystis aeruginosa cell destruction and release of intracellular organic matter. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2020; 63:104909. [PMID: 31945559 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2019.104909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Harmful algal blooms negatively impact ecosystems and threaten drinking water sources. One potential method to effectively counteract algal blooms is ultrasonication. However, ultrasonication can easily lead to the release of intracellular organic matter (IOM). The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the destruction of algal cells and IOM release at different ultrasound frequencies. Microcystis aeruginosa cells were ultrasonicated at 20 kHz with an intensity of 0.038 W/mL, 740 kHz with an intensity of 0.113 W/mL, and 1120 kHz with an intensity of 0.108 W/mL. The IOM release was detected by fluorescence spectroscopy in addition to the more commonly used haemocytometry and optical density. After ultrasonication for 15 min, the removal rate of algal cells reached 10.5% at 20 kHz, 9.46% at 740 kHz, and 35.4% at 1120 kHz. The 20 kHz and 740 kHz ultrasound caused local damage to algal cells and then disrupted them, whereas the 1120 kHz ultrasound directly disrupted most algal cells. The extracellular organic matter (EOM), which was increased by ultrasonication, mainly consisted of protein-like compounds, chlorophyll, and a small amount of humic-like substances. Gas vacuoles had been destructed before the cells were broken, as indicated by the decrease of cell size and the wrinkles on the cell surface. Moreover, the removal of algae cells while upholding integrity is more conducive to the safety of the water environment.
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- Yazhou Peng
- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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Differential Effects of the Allelochemical Juglone on Growth of Harmful and Non-Target Freshwater Algae. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10082873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Allelopathy has been applied to control nuisance algae in aquatic systems, but the effects of allelochemicals on the broad spectrum of algae are not well understood. We investigate algicidal effects of the allelochemical juglone on the bloom-forming, harmful algae Microcystis aeruginosa and Stephanodiscus hantzschii, and on several non-target algal species including cyanobacteria (Anabaena flos–aquae, Oscillatoria curviceps, and Phormidium subfuscum), diatoms (Asterionella formosa, Fragilaria crotonensis, and Synedra acus), and green algae (Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus ecornis, and Scenedesmus quadricauda), in laboratory and field enclosure bioassays. Under three treatment concentrations (0.01, 0.1, and 1 mg L−1) of juglone, Microcystis cell density is significantly reduced by 35–93%. Concentrations of 0.1 and 1 mg L−1 inhibits Stephanodiscus growth almost equally (66% and 75%, respectively). To contrast, juglone produces a stimulatory allelopathic effect on three green algae, and other tested diatoms showed hormesis. Overall, the cyanobacteria are more sensitive to juglone than the green algae and diatoms. These results indicate that the allelopathic effects of juglone on microalgae vary depending on their characteristic cellular morphology and anatomy.
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Kong Y, Peng Y, Zhang Z, Zhang M, Zhou Y, Duan Z. Removal of Microcystis aeruginosa by ultrasound: Inactivation mechanism and release of algal organic matter. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2019; 56:447-457. [PMID: 31101283 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2019.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The efficacy of ultrasonic irradiation for removal of Microcystis aeruginosa and release of algal organic matter (AOM) was investigated under different ultrasound conditions, including ultrasonic frequency, power density, and time. Laboratory results suggested that the ultrasonic efficiency and the release of AOM were influenced by frequency, power density, and time. The mechanism of AOM algae removal by ultrasound was systematically explored. The inactivation of algae resulted from mechanical and chemical effects caused by ultrasound. Mechanical destruction and free-radical oxidation considerably affected the structure and physiological function of algal cells. The SEM and TEM images indicated that ultrasound could damage the cell membrane, wall, and organelle. Flow cell cytometry results showed decreases in the size, internal granularity, integrity, and activity of algal cells, revealing that ultrasound exerted severe damage to the structure and function of algal cells. The activity of the antioxidant system of algal cells was then studied by investigating changes in MDA, SOD, and CAT concentration after ultrasound to confirm the inactivation of the cells. The release of AOM was explored by determining changes in water quality indices (UV254, DOC, and SUVA) at 10 min and 48 h after ultrasound. This study provides information about the safety of ultrasound usage on algae removal and references for ultrasonic parameters to be selected to ensure effective and safe algae removal.
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- Yuan Kong
- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China
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- Zhuhai Planning and Design Institute, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, China
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Park J, Son Y, Lee WH. Variation of efficiencies and limits of ultrasonication for practical algal bloom control in fields. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2019; 55:8-17. [PMID: 31084794 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2019.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2019] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Algal blooms are an increasing issue in managing water resources for drinking water production and recreational activities in many countries. Among various techniques, ultrasonication is known as a cost-effective method for control of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in relatively large area of water bodies. Most of engineering parameters for operating ultrasonication have been empirically determined based on laboratory scale tests, however, field or pilot tests in real environments are still rare. For field application, duration of ultrasonication is often on a monthly basis which is impractical for stream where there is flow and thus retention time is short. More realistic experimental approaches are required for practical applications of ultrasound. In this study, relatively low frequencies (36-175 kHz) of ultrasonication with low power intensity, less than 650 W, were tested for algal control in various pilot (100-750 L) and field (4 m3) tests in a short duration (<20 min). Generally, rapid decline of sound pressure (Pa) of ultrasonication was observed with distance (80% decrease even with 0.5 m difference). In a pilot test (100 L), the highest algae reduction was achieved at 36 kHz with 0.003 W mL-1 of power density within 10 min duration, but there was a noticeable increase in microcystin due to damaged algal cells by the low frequency of ultrasound. In a short-term operation without flow, distance from the ultrasound system was an important parameter for effective algae reduction, while longer exposure time ensured sufficient algae reduction. In a circulation pond (4 m3) with flow, 108 kHz-450 W showed the greatest efficiency in algal control and approximately 50-90% algal cells reduction was observed at 36-175 kHz with less than 650 W power and 60 min duration.
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- Jungsu Park
- Water Quality Research Center, Korea Water Resources Corporation, Daejeon 34350, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi, Gyeongbuk 39177, South Korea
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-2450, USA.
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Li R, Huang H, Wang JJ, Liang W, Gao P, Zhang Z, Xiao R, Zhou B, Zhang X. Conversion of Cu(II)-polluted biomass into an environmentally benign Cu nanoparticles-embedded biochar composite and its potential use on cyanobacteria inhibition. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION 2019; 216:25-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Yao J, Chen X, Zhang M, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Xian X, Bao B, Bai J. Inhibition of the photosynthetic activity of Synedra sp. by sonication: Performance and mechanism. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2019; 233:54-62. [PMID: 30557750 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The impacts of sonication on the photosynthetic activity of Synedra sp. (diatom) and its mechanism were investigated for the first time. Three photosynthetic parameters, i.e., effective quantum yield (Φe), initial slope of rapid light curves (α) and maximum relative electron transport rate (rETRmax) were employed to evaluate its photosynthetic activity during sonication for the first time. The results showed that 600 kHz is the optimal frequency for the inhibition of the photosynthetic activity and biomass as the ultrasonic frequencies varied from 100 to 800 kHz. When the photosynthetic activity was inhibited to be not detected by sonication, Φe, α and rETRmax gradually recovered from 0 to 36.4%, 35.2% and 48.3% of that in the blank group, respectively, after 12-day cultivation (no sonication). However, the biomass was still suppressed to 9.2% of that in the blank after the same cultivation. A single time sonication treatment achieved better inhibition efficiency than the multiple times modes when their total sonication time was equal. The inhibition mechanism for the photosynthetic activity of Synedra sp. by sonication can be concluded as follows: at the early stage, the thylakoids membrane expansion and oscillation can lead to the structure damage of thylakoids; subsequently, OH oxidation is responsible for the chlorophyll-a degradation.
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- Juanjuan Yao
- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 40045, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 40045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 40045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 40045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 40045, China
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- Chongqing Landscape and Gardening Research Institute, Chongqing 401329, China
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- Chongqing Landscape and Gardening Research Institute, Chongqing 401329, China
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- Chongqing Landscape and Gardening Research Institute, Chongqing 401329, China
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Tan X, Zhang D, Parajuli K, Upadhyay S, Jiang Y, Duan Z. Comparison of Four Quantitative Techniques for Monitoring Microalgae Disruption by Low-Frequency Ultrasound and Acoustic Energy Efficiency. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:3295-3303. [PMID: 29433322 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b05896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Ultrasound has been regarded as an environmental friendly technology to utilize microalgae biomass and control algal blooms. In this study, four quantitative techniques, including cell counting, optical density of algal suspension, pigments release, and protein release, were performed on three species of microalgae ( M. aeruginosa, C. pyrenoidosa, and C. reinhardtii) to develop effective techniques for rapid monitoring of cell disruption and to optimize the acoustic energy efficiency. Results showed optical density of algal suspensions was not an optimal indicator to monitor cell disruption, although it is a common technique for determining cell concentration in microbial cultures. Instead, an accurate and reliable technique was to determine the release of intracellular pigments (absorbance peaks of supernatant) for indicating cell rupture. The protein released during sonication could also be a useful indicator if it is the component of interest. A fitted power functional model showed a strong relationship between cell disruption and energy consumption ( R2 > 0.87). This model could provide an effective approach to directly compare the energy efficiency of ultrasound in different systems or with varying microalgae species. This study provides valuable information for microalgae utilization and the treatment of algal blooms by ultrasound, so as to achieve energy conservation and environmental safety.
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- Xiao Tan
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment , Hohai University , 1 Xikang Road , Nanjing , Jiangsu 210098 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment , Hohai University , 1 Xikang Road , Nanjing , Jiangsu 210098 , China
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- Origin Energy Limited , Adelaide , South Australia 5000 , Australia
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- Water Research Centre, School of Biological Sciences , The University of Adelaide , Adelaide , South Australia 5005 , Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Nanjing , Jiangsu 210008 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment , Hohai University , 1 Xikang Road , Nanjing , Jiangsu 210098 , China
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Cong H, Sun F, Chen W, Xu Y, Wang W. Study on the method and mechanism of pre-pressure coagulation and sedimentation for Microcystis removal from drinking-water sources. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2018; 39:433-449. [PMID: 28278099 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2017.1302002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In order to effectively remove the Microcystis from drinking-water sources, pre-pressure treatment was first used to make the Microcystis lose buoyancy, and then it is easily removed by coagulation and sedimentation processes. The Microcystis-containing water from Taihu Lake was taken for the pre-pressure coagulation and sedimentation treatments in this study. Both intermittent laboratory experiment and continuous-flow field experiment were conducted. Experimental results showed that the optimum pre-pressure condition was pressuring at 0.6-0.8 MPa for at least 10 s, and 60 s was the best. Comparing with the pre-oxidation, pre-pressure could obviously increase the removal efficiency of Microcystis by following coagulation and sedimentation, and would not increase the dissolved microcystins. The mechanism of pre-pressure treatment was that the pre-pressure destroys the gas vesicles in Microcystis cells and the gas diffuses out of the cells, which leads the Microcystis to lose buoyancy and make them to sink. The recovery time of gas vesicles was longer than the sludge discharge period of sedimentation tank; therefore, the sinking Microcystis would not re-float in the sedimentation tank. In the practical application of drinking water treatment plant, the continuous-flow pressure device could be chosen, with the energy consumption of about 22.9 kw·h per 10,000 m3.
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- Haibing Cong
- a School of Environmental Science and Engineering , Yangzhou University , Yangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- a School of Environmental Science and Engineering , Yangzhou University , Yangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- a School of Environmental Science and Engineering , Yangzhou University , Yangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- a School of Environmental Science and Engineering , Yangzhou University , Yangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- a School of Environmental Science and Engineering , Yangzhou University , Yangzhou , People's Republic of China
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Huang Y, Chen X, Li P, Chen G, Peng L, Pan L. Pressurized Microcystis can help to remove nitrate from eutrophic water. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2018; 248:140-145. [PMID: 28712781 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/04/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using harmful cyanobacterium Microcystis to help remove nitrate from eutrophic water. The results showed that after treatment by pressurization at 0.4MPa, Microcystis quickly sank to the bottom. Pressurization did not significantly affect the viability of Microcystis and this cyanobacterium maintained high viability over three days under dark/anoxic conditions. Meanwhile, the amount of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) secreted from living Microcystis cells reached 2.48mgCmg-1 Chl a, and a significant enhancement of pressurized Microcystis on nitrate removal at the sediment-water interface was observed, with a 2.85-fold increase in the specific NOX--N removal rate. The results of this study support the novel idea that harmful Microcystis could be converted to a carbon source for removing nitrate from eutrophic water by a simple pressurization measure.
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- Yingying Huang
- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Dong Chuan Road 500, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Dong Chuan Road 500, Shanghai 200241, PR China.
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- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Dong Chuan Road 500, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Dong Chuan Road 500, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Dong Chuan Road 500, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Dong Chuan Road 500, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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200 kHz Sonication of Mixed-Algae Suspension from a Eutrophic Lake: The Effect on the Caution vs. Outbreak Bloom Alert Levels. WATER 2017. [DOI: 10.3390/w9120915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Duan Z, Tan X, Li N. Ultrasonic selectivity on depressing photosynthesis of cyanobacteria and green algae probed by chlorophyll-a fluorescence transient. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2017; 76:2085-2094. [PMID: 29068338 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2017.376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Ultrasound can inhibit cyanobacterial growth through rupturing cells, but this pathway frequently has the risk to release intercellular toxin (e.g., microcystin). Depressing photosynthesis without cell disruption may provide a new strategy to control cyanobacterial blooms using ultrasound, especially Microcystis blooms. In this work, Microcystis aeruginosa (toxic cyanobacteria) and Chlorella pyrenoidosa (typical green algae) were chosen as model microalgae to verify this hypothesis. Results showed that ultrasound has the ability to inhibit cyanobacterial photosynthesis significantly and selectively. Specifically, sonication damaged QA, a tightly bound one-electron acceptor, and blocked electron flow at QB, a two-electron acceptor, in the photosystem II (PSII) of M. aeruginosa when it was exposed for 60 s (35 kHz, 0.043 W/cm3). Moreover, 44.8% of the reaction centers (RCs) in the PSII of M. aeruginosa were transferred into inactive ones (RCsis), and the cell concentration decreased by 32.5% after sonication for 300 s. By contrast, only 7.9% of RCsi occurred in C. pyrenoidosa, and cell concentration and chlorophyll-a content reduced by 18.7% and 9.3%, respectively. Differences in both species (i.e., cell structures) might be responsible for the varying levels to sonication. This research suggests that cyanobacteria, especially Microcystis, could be controlled by ultrasound via damaging their PSIIs.
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- Zhipeng Duan
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing 210098, China E-mail:
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1 Xikang Road, Nanjing 210098, China E-mail:
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- Nanjing Automation Institute of Water Conservancy and Hydrology, Nanjing 210012, China
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Duan Z, Tan X, Dai K, Gu H, Yang H. Evaluation on H2
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- Zhipeng Duan
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes of Ministry of Education, College of Environment; Hohai University; Nanjing 210098 China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes of Ministry of Education, College of Environment; Hohai University; Nanjing 210098 China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes of Ministry of Education, College of Environment; Hohai University; Nanjing 210098 China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes of Ministry of Education, College of Environment; Hohai University; Nanjing 210098 China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes of Ministry of Education, College of Environment; Hohai University; Nanjing 210098 China
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Techer D, Milla S, Banas D. Sublethal effect assessment of a low-power and dual-frequency anti-cyanobacterial ultrasound device on the common carp (Cyprinus carpio): a field study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:5669-5678. [PMID: 28039630 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-016-8305-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The use of ultrasonication for cyanobacterial control in freshwater bodies has become increasingly popular during the last decades despite controversial efficiency on large scale application. Apart from that, little information is currently available regarding ultrasound toxicity potential towards non-target species. This work was designed to address this issue in the common carp using a low-power (7-9 W output) and dual-frequency (23 and 46 kHz) anti-cyanobacterial ultrasound device. Results showed that carps were unaffected by ultrasound exposure when exposed in floating cages in fish ponds over a 30-day period. The experiment duration was the main factor influencing all measured biological parameters in exposed and non-exposed organisms. Indeed, it was positively associated with an increase in fish condition factor. Cortisol level also tended to slightly increase over the number of days of experiment but its variation did not enable to sort out any ultrasound exposure-related stress. Moreover, an overall diminution along the experimental period of the expression level of a set of biomarkers could be reported, encompassing cellular antioxidant enzyme activities such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxydase (GPx), catalase and glutathione S-transferase (GST), and lactate dehydrogenase activity. Subtle changes in these biomarkers were dependent of the type of enzyme activity and especially of the origin of fish (i.e., sampled pond) regardless of the presence of ultrasound equipment, reflecting thereby fish adaptation to local environmental conditions in each pond. In conclusion, this study does not provide indication that ultrasonication in the aforementioned conditions affects the welfare and physiological homeostasis of carps.
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- Didier Techer
- Faculté des Sciences et Technologies de Nancy, URAFPA, Boulevard des Aiguillettes, Université de Lorraine, BP 70239, 54506, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Cedex, France.
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- Faculté des Sciences et Technologies de Nancy, URAFPA, Boulevard des Aiguillettes, Université de Lorraine, BP 70239, 54506, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Cedex, France
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- Faculté des Sciences et Technologies de Nancy, URAFPA, Boulevard des Aiguillettes, Université de Lorraine, BP 70239, 54506, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Cedex, France
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Mullick A, Neogi S. A review on acoustic methods of algal growth control by ultrasonication through existing and novel emerging technologies. REV CHEM ENG 2017. [DOI: 10.1515/revce-2016-0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AbstractThe uncontrolled proliferation of algae and algal blooms due to excessive nutrient loading in natural and industrial water bodies is a major issue for water quality maintenance. It reduces usability of the water, imposes hazardous effects of algal toxins released from algal blooms, and creates nuisance in the operation of several industrial water units. Among several existing water treatment methods to diminish the post-algae growth effects, ultrasonication has emerged as an environmentally safe technology that does not involve any use of algaecide. The interaction of several parameters, including climatic and environmental conditions with algae growth rate, have been reviewed in this article. The effects of different acoustic operating conditions for inhibition of algae growth have also been discussed. Concern about high energy consumption led other technologies to be integrated with ultrasonication. It has enhanced the process efficiency and reduced the energy consumption as reported in some long-term field investigations and patent proposals. Several issues that require further research for making this technology widely applicable or to install an effective system design have been highlighted in this article.
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Lecina M, Sanchez B, Solà C, Prat J, Roldán M, Hernández M, Bragós R, Paredes CJ, Cairó JJ. Structural changes of Arthrospira sp. after low energy sonication treatment for microalgae harvesting: Elucidating key parameters to detect the rupture of gas vesicles. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 223:98-104. [PMID: 27788433 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Revised: 10/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/08/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The buoyancy suppression by low energy sonication (LES) treatment (0.8W·mL-1, 20kHz, 10s) has recently been proposed as an initial harvesting step for Arthrospira sp. This paper aims to describe the structural changes in Arthrospira sp. after LES treatment and to present how these structural changes affect the results obtained by different analytical techniques. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) micrographs of trichomes evidenced the gas vesicles rupture but also revealed a rearrangement of thylakoids and more visible phycobilisomes were observed. Differences between treated and untreated samples were detected by confocal microscopy, flow cytometry and optical microscopy but not by electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). After LES treatment, 2-fold increase in autofluorescence at 610/660nm was measured (phycocyanin/allophycocyanin emission wavelengths) and a ten-fold decrease in side scatter light intensity (due to a reduction of trichome's inner complexity). This was further confirmed by optical microscopy showing changes on trichomes appearance (from wrinkled to smooth).
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- Martí Lecina
- Department of Chemial, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Escola d'Enginyeria, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain.
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- Electronic and Biomedical Instrumentation Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Campus Nord, C-4, C/ Jordi Girona 1-3, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemial, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Escola d'Enginyeria, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- Department of Chemial, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Escola d'Enginyeria, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- Servei de Microscòpia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Edifici C, Facultat de Ciències, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- Dep. Productes Naturals, Biologia Vegetal i Edafologia, Facultat de Farmàcia, Universitat de Barcelona, Av. Joan XXIII s/n, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Electronic and Biomedical Instrumentation Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Campus Nord, C-4, C/ Jordi Girona 1-3, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemial, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Escola d'Enginyeria, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- Department of Chemial, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Escola d'Enginyeria, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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Whiteley JA, Gonzalez A. Biotic nitrogen fixation in the bryosphere is inhibited more by drought than warming. Oecologia 2016; 181:1243-58. [DOI: 10.1007/s00442-016-3601-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Accepted: 03/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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He X, Liu YL, Conklin A, Westrick J, Weavers LK, Dionysiou DD, Lenhart JJ, Mouser PJ, Szlag D, Walker HW. Toxic cyanobacteria and drinking water: Impacts, detection, and treatment. HARMFUL ALGAE 2016; 54:174-193. [PMID: 28073475 DOI: 10.1016/j.hal.2016.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Blooms of toxic cyanobacteria in water supply systems are a global issue affecting water supplies on every major continent except Antarctica. The occurrence of toxic cyanobacteria in freshwater is increasing in both frequency and distribution. The protection of water supplies has therefore become increasingly more challenging. To reduce the risk from toxic cyanobacterial blooms in drinking water, a multi-barrier approach is needed, consisting of prevention, source control, treatment optimization, and monitoring. In this paper, current research on some of the critical elements of this multi-barrier approach are reviewed and synthesized, with an emphasis on the effectiveness of water treatment technologies for removing cyanobacteria and related toxic compounds. This paper synthesizes and updates a number of previous review articles on various aspects of this multi-barrier approach in order to provide a holistic resource for researchers, water managers and engineers, as well as water treatment plant operators.
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- Xuexiang He
- Southern Nevada Water Authority, PO Box 99954, Las Vegas, NV 89193, USA
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Environmental Engineering and Science Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309, USA
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.
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Liu C, Wang J, Cao Z, Chen W, Bi H. Variation of dissolved organic nitrogen concentration during the ultrasonic pretreatment to Microcystis aeruginosa. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2016; 29:236-243. [PMID: 26585003 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2015.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Revised: 09/26/2015] [Accepted: 09/27/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Algae cells were the main sources of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) in raw water with plenty of algae, and ultrasonic pretreatment was one of the algae-controlling methods through the damage of algae cells. However, the variation of DON concentration during the ultrasonic treatment process was not confirmed. Variation of DON concentration during the processes of low frequency ultrasound treatment of Microcystis aeruginosa was investigated. In addition, the effect of sonication on the metabolite concentration, algae cellar activity and the subsequent coagulation performance were discussed. The results showed that after a long duration of ultrasonic (60 s), nearly 90% of the algal cells were damaged and the maximum concentration of DON attained more than 3 mg/L. In order to control the leakage extent of DON, the sonication time should be less than 30 s with power intensity of more than 1.0 W/cm(3). In the mean time, ultrasonic treatment could inhibit the reactivation and the proliferation of algal, keep the algae cell wall integrity and enhance coagulation effectively under the same condition. However, ultrasound frequency had little effect on DON at the frequency range used in this study (20-150 kHz).
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- Cheng Liu
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; Environmental College, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Environmental College, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China.
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China; Department of Microbiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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Dular M, Griessler-Bulc T, Gutierrez-Aguirre I, Heath E, Kosjek T, Krivograd Klemenčič A, Oder M, Petkovšek M, Rački N, Ravnikar M, Šarc A, Širok B, Zupanc M, Žitnik M, Kompare B. Use of hydrodynamic cavitation in (waste)water treatment. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2016; 29:577-88. [PMID: 26515938 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2015.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2014] [Revised: 10/08/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The use of acoustic cavitation for water and wastewater treatment (cleaning) is a well known procedure. Yet, the use of hydrodynamic cavitation as a sole technique or in combination with other techniques such as ultrasound has only recently been suggested and employed. In the first part of this paper a general overview of techniques that employ hydrodynamic cavitation for cleaning of water and wastewater is presented. In the second part of the paper the focus is on our own most recent work using hydrodynamic cavitation for removal of pharmaceuticals (clofibric acid, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, carbamazepine), toxic cyanobacteria (Microcystis aeruginosa), green microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris), bacteria (Legionella pneumophila) and viruses (Rotavirus) from water and wastewater. As will be shown, hydrodynamic cavitation, like acoustic, can manifest itself in many different forms each having its own distinctive properties and mechanisms. This was until now neglected, which eventually led to poor performance of the technique. We will show that a different type of hydrodynamic cavitation (different removal mechanism) is required for successful removal of different pollutants. The path to use hydrodynamic cavitation as a routine water cleaning method is still long, but recent results have already shown great potential for optimisation, which could lead to a low energy tool for water and wastewater cleaning.
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- Matevž Dular
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Hajdrihova 28, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Hajdrihova 28, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 111, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 111, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Hajdrihova 28, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Wang M, Yuan W. Modeling bubble dynamics and radical kinetics in ultrasound induced microalgal cell disruption. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2016; 28:7-14. [PMID: 26384877 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2015.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2015] [Revised: 06/07/2015] [Accepted: 06/24/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Microalgal cell disruption induced by acoustic cavitation was simulated through solving the bubble dynamics in an acoustical field and their radial kinetics (chemical kinetics of radical species) occurring in the bubble during its oscillation, as well as calculating the bubble wall pressure at the collapse point. Modeling results indicated that increasing ultrasonic intensity led to a substantial increase in the number of bubbles formed during acoustic cavitation, however, the pressure generated when the bubbles collapsed decreased. Therefore, cumulative collapse pressure (CCP) of bubbles was used to quantify acoustic disruption of a freshwater alga, Scenedesmus dimorphus, and a marine alga, Nannochloropsis oculata and compare with experimental results. The strong correlations between CCP and the intracellular lipid fluorescence density, chlorophyll-a fluorescence density, and cell particle/debris concentration were found, which suggests that the developed models could accurately predict acoustic cell disruption, and can be utilized in the scale up and optimization of the process.
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- Meng Wang
- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, United States
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, United States.
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Wang M, Yuan W. Microalgal cell disruption in a high-power ultrasonic flow system. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2015; 193:171-177. [PMID: 26133474 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2015.06.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2015] [Revised: 06/07/2015] [Accepted: 06/08/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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A 2-kW continuous ultrasonic flow system (UFS) was found effective in the disruption of two microalgal strains: Scenedesmus dimorphus and Nannochloropsis oculata. Compared to the control, cell debris concentration of UFS treatments increased up to 202% for S. dimorphus and 112% for N. oculata. Similarly, Nile red stained lipid fluorescence density (NRSLD) increased up to 59.5% and 56.3% for S. dimorphus and N. oculata, respectively. It was also found that increasing ultrasound intensity improved cell disruption efficiency indicated by up to 54% increase in NRSLFD of the two strains. Increasing sonication-processing time to 3-min resulted in 33.0% increase for S. dimorphus and 45.7% increase for N. oculata in NRSLFD compared to the control. Cell recirculation was found beneficial to cell disruption, however, higher initial cell concentration significantly reduced cell disruption efficiency, indicated by 98.2% decrease in NRSLFD per cell when initial cell concentration increased from 4.25 × 10(6) to 1.7 × 10(7)cells ml(-1).
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- Meng Wang
- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, United States
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, United States.
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Li P, Song Y, Yu S, Park HD. The effect of hydrodynamic cavitation on Microcystis aeruginosa: Physical and chemical factors. CHEMOSPHERE 2015; 136:245-251. [PMID: 26026840 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2015] [Revised: 04/13/2015] [Accepted: 05/10/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The various effects of hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) on algal growth inhibition were investigated. The gas-vacuolate species Microcystis aeruginosa responded differently to the gas-vacuole-negative alga Chlorella sp. When M. aeruginosa was subjected to HC, both its cell density and photosynthetic activity were subsequently reduced by nearly 90% after three days culture. However, the cell density of Chlorella sp. was reduced by only 63%, and its final photosynthetic activity was unaffected. Electron microscopy confirmed that HC had a minimal impact on algal cells that lack gas vacuoles. Shear stress during recirculation only modestly inhibited the growth of M. aeruginosa. The relative malondialdehyde (MDA) content, a quantitative indicator of lipid peroxidation, increased significantly during HC treatment, indicating the production of free radicals. Accordingly, the addition of H2O2 to the HC process promoted the production of free radicals, which also improved algal reduction. A comparison of the outcomes and energy efficiency of HC and ultrasonic cavitation indicated that HC gives the best performance: under 10 min cavitation treatment, the algal removal rate of HC could reach 88% while that of sonication was only 39%.
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- Pan Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, PR China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, PR China.
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- School of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-701, South Korea
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Ranganathan K, Subramanian V, Shanmugam N. Effect of Thermal and Nonthermal Processing on Textural Quality of Plant Tissues. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2015; 56:2665-94. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2014.908348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Krivograd Klemenčič A, Griessler Bulc T. The use of vertical constructed wetland and ultrasound in aquaponic systems. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 22:1420-1430. [PMID: 25146120 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-014-3463-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2014] [Accepted: 08/14/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Treatment performance, fish production, crop plant biomass production, water consumption, and water use efficiency of a pilot aquaponic system for small-scale land-based cyprinid fish farms were evaluated. The system consisted of a 36 m(3) Pond A with an initial carp load of 0.6 kg/m(3); of a treatment chain with a lamellar settler, a roughing filter, a vertical constructed wetland filled with expanded clay and planted with tomatoes; and of a low power ultrasound unit installed in the corner of the pond. The average circulation of the water in the system was 1.2 times per day. Pond A was compared with Pond B of the same dimensions and fish load but with no treatment chain or ultrasound. The treatment chain was efficient in mass removal of total suspended solids , biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, NH4-N, total nitrogen, and total phosphorous (57, 49, 35, 42, 31, and 25 %, respectively). Negative removal of NO3-N, NO2-N, and PO4-P indicated the need for the introduction of additional hydroponic beds in the system. Pond A had markedly lower nutrient concentrations compared with Pond B. Fish body weight increase and specific growth rate in Pond A were higher than in Pond B (102.6 %, 72.1 %; 0.19 %/day, 0.14 %/day, respectively) indicating better rearing conditions in Pond A. Tomato biomass production was high. Water use efficiency was higher in Pond A compared with Pond B (0.31 kg of produced fish/m(3) inflow water and 0.22 kg of produced fish/m(3) inflow water, respectively). The presented aquaponic system could be useful for semi-natural fish farming with fish loads up to 2 kg/m(3).
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- A Krivograd Klemenčič
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Zdravstvena pot 5, SI-1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia,
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Lürling M, Tolman Y. Beating the blues: is there any music in fighting cyanobacteria with ultrasound? WATER RESEARCH 2014; 66:361-373. [PMID: 25240117 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2014.08.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2014] [Revised: 08/03/2014] [Accepted: 08/26/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The hypothesis that cyanobacteria can be controlled by commercially available ultrasound transducers was tested in laboratory experiments with cultures of the cyanobacteria Anabaena sp., Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii and Microcystis aeruginosa and the green alga Scenedesmus obliquus that were grown in the absence or presence of ultrasound (mix of 20, 28 and 44 kHz). The Scenedesmus experiment also included a treatment with the zooplankton grazer Daphnia magna. Chlorophyll-a and biovolume-based growth of Anabaena was significantly lower in ultrasound exposed cultures than in controls. Particle based growth rates were higher in ultrasound treatments. Filaments were significantly shorter in ultrasound exposed cultures reflecting filament breakage. Photosystem II efficiency was not affected by ultrasound. In Cylindrospermopsis chlorophyll-a based growth rates and photosystem II efficiencies were similar in controls and ultrasound treatments, but biovolume-based growth was significantly lower in ultrasound exposed cultures compared to controls. Despite biovolume growth rates of the filamentous cyanobacteria were reduced in ultrasound treatments compared to controls, growth remained positive implying still a population increase. In Microcystis and Scenedesmus growth rates were similar in controls and ultrasound treatments. Hence, no effect of ultrasound on these phytoplankton species was found. Ultrasound should not be viewed "environmental friendly" as it killed all Daphnia within 15 min, releasing Scenedesmus from grazing control in the cultures. Based on our experiments and critical literature review, we conclude that there is no music in controlling cyanobacteria in situ with the commercially available ultrasound transducers we have tested.
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- Miquel Lürling
- Aquatic Ecology & Water Quality Management Group, Department of Environmental Sciences, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands; Department of Aquatic Ecology, Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), P.O. Box 50, 6700 AB Wageningen, The Netherlands.
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- Aquatic Ecology & Water Quality Management Group, Department of Environmental Sciences, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands; Regional Water Authority Delfland, P.O. Box 3061, 2061 DB Delft, The Netherlands
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Microalgal Cell Disruption via Ultrasonic Nozzle Spraying. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2014; 175:1111-22. [DOI: 10.1007/s12010-014-1350-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2014] [Accepted: 10/27/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Li P, Song Y, Yu S. Removal of Microcystis aeruginosa using hydrodynamic cavitation: performance and mechanisms. WATER RESEARCH 2014; 62:241-8. [PMID: 24960124 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2014.05.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2014] [Revised: 05/27/2014] [Accepted: 05/28/2014] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Algal blooms are a seasonal problem in eutrophic water bodies, and novel approaches to algal removal are required. The effect of hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) on the removal of Microcystis aeruginosa was investigated using a laboratory scale device. Samples treated by HC were subsequently grown under illuminated culture conditions. The results demonstrated that a short treatment with HC could effectively settle naturally growing M. aeruginosa without breaking cells. Algal cell density and chlorophyll-a of a sample treated for 10 min were significantly decreased by 88% andv 94%, respectively, after 3 days culture. Various HC operating parameters were investigated, showing that inhibition of M. aeruginosa growth mainly depended on treatment time and pump pressure. Electron microscopy confirmed that sedimentation of algae was attributable to the disruption of intracellular gas vesicles. Damage to the photosynthetic apparatus also contributed to the inhibition of algal growth. Free radicals produced by the cavitation process could be as an indirect indicator of the intensity of HC treatment, although they inflicted minimal damage on the algae. In conclusion, we suggest that HC represents a potentially highly effective and sustainable approach to the removal of algae from water systems.
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- Pan Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, PR China; The Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Technology and Equipment for Water Pollution Control and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Regional Environmental Quality, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, PR China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, PR China; The Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Technology and Equipment for Water Pollution Control and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Regional Environmental Quality, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, PR China.
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Rodriguez-Molares A, Dickson S, Hobson P, Howard C, Zander A, Burch M. Quantification of the ultrasound induced sedimentation of Microcystis aeruginosa. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2014; 21:1299-1304. [PMID: 24636363 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2014.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2013] [Revised: 01/12/2014] [Accepted: 01/20/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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It has been known for more than 40 years that vacuolate organisms can be induced to sediment with ultrasound. However, robust indicators are still needed to compare the efficacy of different treatments. A repeatable index is proposed that makes it possible to quantify the ultrasonic induced sedimentation. The procedure is used to monitor the long term sedimentation of Microcystis aeruginosa after sonication. Results reveal that the sedimentation process continues after gas vesicles have fully recovered, although at a slower rate.
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- Australian Water Quality Centre, SA Water Corporation, Australia; School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, Australia
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- Australian Water Quality Centre, SA Water Corporation, Australia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Australia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Australia
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- Australian Water Quality Centre, SA Water Corporation, Australia; School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, Australia
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Purcell D, Parsons SA, Jefferson B. The influence of ultrasound frequency and power, on the algal species Microcystis aeruginosa, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, Scenedesmus subspicatus and Melosira sp. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2013; 34:2477-2490. [PMID: 24527608 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2013.773355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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We report on the effectiveness of sonication on controlling the growth of four problematic algal species which are morphologically different and from three algal divisions. Two cyanobacterial species Microcystis aeruginosa (unicellular) and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (filamentous), one green alga Scenedesmus subspicatus (colonial) and lastly a diatom species Melosira sp. (filamentous) were subjected to ultrasound of selected low to high frequencies ranging from 20 to 1144 kHz. Microcystis aeruginosa and Scenedesmus subspicatus highest cell removal rates were 16 +/- 2% and 20 +/- 3% when treated with the same ultrasound frequency of 862 kHz but differing energy levels of 133 and 67 kWh m(-3), respectively. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae best removal rate was 99 +/- 1% after 862 kHz and 133 kWh m(-3) of energy, with Melosira sp. achieving its highest cell removal at 83% subsequent to ultrasound of 20 kHz and 19 kWh m(-3). Microcystis aeruginosa and Scenedesmus subspicatus are considered non-susceptible species to ultrasound treatment from a water treatment perspective due to their low cell removal rates; however, photosynthetic activity reduction of 65% for Microcystis aeruginosa does indicate the possible utilization of ultrasound to control bloom growth, rather than bloom elimination. Conversely, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae and Melosira sp. are deemed species highly susceptible to ultrasound. Morphological differences in shape (filamentous/non-filamentous) and cell wall structure (silica/peptidoglycan), and presence of gas vacuoles are probable reasons for these differing levels of susceptibility to ultrasound.
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- Diane Purcell
- Environmental Science and Technology Department, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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- Environmental Science and Technology Department, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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- Environmental Science and Technology Department, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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Toscano A, Hellio C, Marzo A, Milani M, Lebret K, Cirelli GL, Langergraber G. Removal efficiency of a constructed wetland combined with ultrasound and UV devices for wastewater reuse in agriculture. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2013; 34:2327-2336. [PMID: 24350488 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2013.767284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This study evaluates the treatment efficiency of a chemical-free water treatment for treating the secondary effluent of a municipal wastewater treatment plant with the aim of reusing the water for agriculture. Urban wastewater was treated by three units run in series: a full-scale horizontal sub-surface flow constructed wetland, a small pond with an ultrasound (US) system and a UV device. The treatment efficiency was evaluated in terms of the Italian wastewater limits for irrigation reuse, water quality improvement (removal percentage) and algae bloom control. The tolerable infection risk, associated with the use of wastewaters for irrigating crops, was also assessed by applying the microbial risk analyses proposed in the WHO guidelines for wastewater reuse. The constructed wetland was efficient in reducing physical-chemical and microbiological concentrations, and its efficiency was very steady over the investigation period. The UV system significantly improved water quality (p<0.05) in terms of pathogen concentration with a further average decrease from 0.35 to 1.23 log units, depending on the microbiological parameter. The US device was able to prevent algae bloom on a free water surface and maintain Chlorophyll-a concentration stable and low 2 months after activation.
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- Attilio Toscano
- Department of Agri-food and Environmental Systems Management, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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- School of Biological Sciences, Portsmouth University, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Agri-food and Environmental Systems Management, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Agri-food and Environmental Systems Management, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- School of Biological Sciences, Portsmouth University, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Agri-food and Environmental Systems Management, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Institute for Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
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Wu Z, Shen H, Ondruschka B, Zhang Y, Wang W, Bremner DH. Removal of blue-green algae using the hybrid method of hydrodynamic cavitation and ozonation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2012; 235-236:152-8. [PMID: 22883706 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2011] [Revised: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 07/16/2012] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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A suspension of Microcystis aeruginosa (30 μg L(-1)chlorophyll a) was circulated in a hydrodynamic cavitation device and ozone was introduced at the suction side of the pump. The removal of algae over 10 min using hydrodynamic cavitation alone and ozone alone is less than 15% and 35%, respectively. The destruction of algae rises significantly from 24% in the absence of the orifice to 91% with the optimized orifice on 5 min of processing using hydrodynamic cavitation along with ozone (HC/O(3)) and the utilization of ozone increases from 32% to 61%. Interestingly, the suction process is more effective than the extrusion method (positive pressure) and the optimal bulk temperature for algal elimination was found to be 20 °C. Increasing the input concentration of ozone is favorable for the removal of algae but leads to a greater loss of ozone and a decrease in the utilization of ozone. Under the optimal conditions, the algal cells and chlorophyll a are completely destroyed in 10 min by use of the hybrid method.
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- Zhilin Wu
- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of China, Jiangwangmiaostr. 8, 210042 Nanjing, China.
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Rajasekhar P, Fan L, Nguyen T, Roddick FA. A review of the use of sonication to control cyanobacterial blooms. WATER RESEARCH 2012; 46:4319-4329. [PMID: 22727861 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2012.05.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2012] [Revised: 05/15/2012] [Accepted: 05/27/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The development of cyanobacterial blooms in water bodies imparts undesirable characteristics to the water such as odours, tastes and the potential presence of toxins. Several chemical and physical methods have been used to control the blooms, but have limitations in terms of pollution and application on a large scale. A more recent approach has been the use of sonication in the control of cyanobacteria (also referred to as blue-green algae). This paper reviews current advancements in research on using sonication to control cyanobacteria, particularly Microcystis aeruginosa, as it is a prevalent and a major bloom-forming toxic species. The impact of sonication on the structure and function of M. aeruginosa is discussed, including the influence of sonication parameters such as power intensity, frequency and exposure time. Alternate strategies of cyanobacterial control in combination with sonication are also reviewed.
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- Pradeep Rajasekhar
- School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe St., Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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Sharma VK, Triantis TM, Antoniou MG, He X, Pelaez M, Han C, Song W, O’Shea KE, de la Cruz AA, Kaloudis T, Hiskia A, Dionysiou DD. Destruction of microcystins by conventional and advanced oxidation processes: A review. Sep Purif Technol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2012.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Rajasekhar P, Fan L, Nguyen T, Roddick FA. Impact of sonication at 20 kHz on Microcystis aeruginosa, Anabaena circinalis and Chlorella sp. WATER RESEARCH 2012; 46:1473-1481. [PMID: 22119237 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2011.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2011] [Revised: 10/27/2011] [Accepted: 11/04/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Blooms of toxic cyanobacteria such as Microcystis aeruginosa periodically occur within wastewater treatment lagoons in the warmer months, and may consequently cause contamination of downstream water and outages of the supply of recycled wastewater. Lab-scale sonication (20 kHz) was conducted on suspensions of M. aeruginosa isolated from a wastewater treatment lagoon, and two other algal strains, Anabaena circinalis and Chlorella sp., to investigate cell reduction, growth inhibition, release of microcystin and sonication efficiency in controlling the growth of the M. aeruginosa. For M. aeruginosa, for all sonication intensities and exposure times trialled, sonication led to an immediate reduction in the population, the highest reduction rate occurring within the initial 5 min. Sonication for 5 min at 0.32 W/mL, or for a longer exposure time (>10 min) at a lower power intensity (0.043 W/mL), led to an immediate increase in microcystin level in the treated suspensions. However, prolonged exposure (>10 min) to sonication at higher power intensities reduced the microcystin concentration significantly. Under the same sonication conditions, the order of decreasing growth inhibition of the three algal species was: A. circinalis > M. aeruginosa > Chlorella sp., demonstrating sonication has the potential to selectively remove/deactivate harmful cyanobacteria from the algal communities in wastewater treatment lagoons.
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- Pradeep Rajasekhar
- School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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Optimization of Chlorella pyrenoidosa Removal by Low Frequency Ultrasonic Irradiation Using Response Surface Design. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.295-297.1860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The control parameters of the removal of Chlorella pyrenoidosa, which was irradiated by low frequency ultrasonic, is optimized by using single factor experiments and response surface methodology (RSM). First of all, the approximate ranges of the ultrasonic frequency, the ultrasonic power and the irradiation time were estimated with single factor experiments for the further experiments. And then the optimized values of the three control parameters were determined, which were analyzed by using central composite design (CCD) and RSM. The results showed that the removal rate of chlorophyll-a could reach to 64.1% after the irradiation for 6.34min by using ultrasonic of 77.7 kHz and 250W. Ultrasonic technology can remove Chlorella pyrenoidosa cells in water quickly and effectively, so as to achieve the purpose of water purification.
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Guo SF, Lee HP, Chaw KC, Miklas J, Teo SLM, Dickinson GH, Birch WR, Khoo BC. Effect of ultrasound on cyprids and juvenile barnacles. BIOFOULING 2011; 27:185-192. [PMID: 21271409 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2010.551535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Settlement inhibition of barnacle (Amphibalanus amphitrite) cypris larvae resulting from exposure to ultrasound was measured at three frequencies (23, 63, and 102 kHz), applied at three acoustic pressure levels (9, 15, and 22 kPa) for exposure times of 30, 150, and 300 s. The lowest settlement was observed for 23 kHz, which also induced the highest cyprid mortality. Cyprid settlement following exposure to 23 kHz at 22 kPa for 30 s was reduced by a factor of two. Observing surface exploration by the cyprids revealed an altered behaviour following exposure to ultrasound: step length was increased, while step duration, walking pace, and the fraction of cyprids exploring the surface were significantly reduced with respect to control cyprids. The basal area of juvenile barnacles, metamorphosed from ultrasound-treated cyprids was initially smaller than unexposed individuals, but normalised over two weeks' growth. Thus, ultrasound exposure effectively reduced cyprid settlement, yet metamorphosed barnacles grew normally.
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- Shi Feng Guo
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Tao Y, Zhang X, Au DWT, Mao X, Yuan K. The effects of sub-lethal UV-C irradiation on growth and cell integrity of cyanobacteria and green algae. CHEMOSPHERE 2010; 78:541-547. [PMID: 20005556 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2009] [Revised: 11/11/2009] [Accepted: 11/12/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The effects of UV-C irradiation on algal growth and cell integrity were investigated to develop a potential method for preventing cyanobacterial blooms. The toxic cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa and three common freshwater green algae Chlorella ellipsoidea, Chlorella vulgaris, and Scenedesmus quadricanda were exposed to UV-C irradiation at 0-200mJcm(-2) and subsequently incubated for 9-15 d under normal culture conditions. Cell density and cell integrity were assessed using flow cytometry. The results suggested that UV-C irradiation at 20-200mJcm(-2) can suppress M. aeruginosa growth for 3-13 d in a dose-dependent manner. UV-C irradiation at 20 and 50mJcm(-2) is sub-lethal to M. aeruginosa cells as over 80% of the exposed cells remained intact. However, UV-C irradiation at 100 and 200mJcm(-2) induced severe cell disintegration in more than 70% of the irradiated cells. Neither significant suppression nor disintegration effects on green algae were observed for UV-C irradiation at 20-200mJcm(-2) in this study. Taken together, the sensitivity of M. aeruginosa to UV-C irradiation was significantly higher than that of the non-toxic C. ellipsoidea, C. vulgaris, and S. quadricauda, suggesting the potential application of sub-lethal UV-C irradiation for M. aeruginosa bloom control with a predictable low ecological risk.
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- Yi Tao
- Research Center for Environmental Engineering and Management, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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Chen X, He S, Huang Y, Kong H, Lin Y, Li C, Zeng G. Laboratory investigation of reducing two algae from eutrophic water treated with light-shading plus aeration. CHEMOSPHERE 2009; 76:1303-1307. [PMID: 19596134 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2009] [Revised: 05/19/2009] [Accepted: 05/19/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The occurrence of harmful algal bloom in water source poses a serious water safety problem to local water supply systems. In order to ensure the raw water quality, the feasibility of reducing harmful algae by light-shading plus aeration was investigated. The batch test showed that algal biomass reduced rapidly under light-shading condition, and the reduction efficiency was further increased when light-shading was accompanied by aeration. The continuous flow experiment showed that the algal reduction efficiency increased with the increase of residence time. At residence time of 5 d, when treated with light-shading plus aeration, algal biomass could be reduced by more than 65%, with raw water quality improved simultaneously. Furthermore, considering that some harmful algae such as Microcystis tend to float upwards under light-limited condition, an integrated light-shading system consisting of pre-separation process and light-shading plus aeration treatment was suggested to treat naturally high algal water. The result showed that pre-separation process could remove more than 40% of algal biomass, and the total reduction efficiency of the integrated system increased to above 80%.
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- Xuechu Chen
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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