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Cheng J, Hua X, Zhang G, Yu M, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Liu W, Chen Y, Wang H, Luo Y, Hou X, Xie X. Synthesis of high-crystallinity Zeolite A from rare earth tailings: Investigating adsorption performance on typical pollutants in rare earth mines. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 468:133730. [PMID: 38368681 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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The ecological restoration of rare earth mines and the management of rare earth tailings have consistently posed global challenges, constraining the development of the rare earth industry. In this study, Zeolite A is efficiently prepared from the tailings of an ion-type rare earth mine in the southern Jiangxi Province of China. The resulting Zeolite A boasts exceptional qualities, including high crystallinity, a substantial specific surface area, and robust thermal stability. The optimum conditions for Zeolite synthesis are experimental determination and the adsorption properties of Zeolite A for typical pollutants (Cd2+, Cu2+, NH4+, PO43- and F-) in rare earth mines. The synthesised Zeolite A material is found to have strong adsorption properties. The adsorption mechanism is mainly cation exchange, and the priority of adsorption of pollutants is Cu2+> Cd2+ > NH4+ > PO43- > F-. Notably, the sodium Zeolite A material synthesized at room temperature can be effectively recycled multiple times. In summary, we propose a method to synthesise low cost and high adsorption zeolites using rare earth tailings. This will facilitate the reduction of rare earth tailings and the rehabilitation of rare earth mines. Our method has great potential as a rehabilitation technology for rare earth mines.
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- Jiancheng Cheng
- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Jiangsu Fuhuan Environmental Science and Technology Co., LTD., Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 210000, China
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- Key Laboratory for Microstructural Control of Metallic Materials of Jiangxi Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China
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- Power China Jiangxi Electric Power Engineering Co., LTD., Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; Jiangxi Nanxin Environmental Protection Technology Co. LTD, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province 330300, China.
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Wang H, Wang Z, Yu J, Ma C, Liu L, Xu D, Zhang J. The function and keystone microbiota in typical habitats under the influence of anthropogenic activities in Baiyangdian Lake. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 247:118196. [PMID: 38253195 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Microbe is an essential driver in regulating the biochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur. In freshwater lake, microbial communities and functions are influenced by multiple factors, especially anthropogenic activities. Baiyangdian Lake consisted of various habitats, and was frequently interfered with human activities. In this study, 16 S rRNA sequencing and metagenomic sequencing were performed to characterize the microbial communities, determine keystone taxa and reveal dominated metabolic functions in typical habitats in Baiyangdian Lake. The results showed that the diversity of microbial community was significantly higher in sediment compared with corresponding water sample. Microbial community showed strong spatial heterogeneity in sediment, and temporal heterogeneity in water. As for different habitats, significantly higher alpha diversity was observed in ecotone, where the interference of human activities was relatively weak. The shared OTUs were distinguished from the keystone taxa, which indicated the uniqueness of microbiota in different ecological habitat. Moreover, the interactions of microbial in ecological restoration area (abandoned fish pond) were relatively simple, suggesting that this ecosystem was relatively fragile compared with others. Based on the metagenomic sequencing, we recognized that the canal, open water, and abandoned fish pond were beneficial for methanogenic and the ecotone might be a hot zone for the oxidation of methane. Notably, most of the microbes that participated in these predominant metabolisms were unclassified, which indicated the hug potential for exploring functional microorganisms in Baiyangdian Lake. This study provided a comprehensive understanding of the ecology characteristics of microbiota in habitats undergoing various human interference in Baiyangdian Lake.
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- Hongjie Wang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Close-to-Nature Restoration Technology of Wetlands, School of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China; College of Life Science, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China; Institute of Xiong'an New Area, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Close-to-Nature Restoration Technology of Wetlands, School of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Close-to-Nature Restoration Technology of Wetlands, School of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China; Institute of Xiong'an New Area, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Close-to-Nature Restoration Technology of Wetlands, School of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China; College of Life Science, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China; Institute of Xiong'an New Area, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Close-to-Nature Restoration Technology of Wetlands, School of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China; Institute of Xiong'an New Area, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Close-to-Nature Restoration Technology of Wetlands, School of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Close-to-Nature Restoration Technology of Wetlands, School of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China; College of Life Science, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China; Institute of Xiong'an New Area, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China.
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Li W, Qiu H, van Gestel CAM, Peijnenburg WJGM, He E. Trophic Transfer and Toxic Potency of Rare Earth Elements along a Terrestrial Plant-Herbivore Food Chain. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:5705-5715. [PMID: 38460143 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c09179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Extensive rare earth element (REE) mining activities have caused REE contamination of ambient agricultural soils, posing threats to associated food webs. Here, a simulated lettuce-snail food chain was conducted to evaluate the trophic transfer characteristics and the consequent effects of REEs on consumers. After 50-day exposure to soil, lettuce roots dose-dependently accumulated 9.4-76 mg kg-1 REEs and translocated 3.7-20 mg kg-1 REEs to shoots. Snails feeding on REE-contaminated shoots accumulated 3.0-6.7 mg kg-1 REEs with trophic transfer factors of 0.20-0.98, indicating trophic dilution in the lettuce-snail system. REE profiles in lettuce and snails indicated light REE (LREE) enrichment only in snails and the varied REE profiles along the food chain. This was corroborated by toxicokinetics. Estimated uptake (Ku) and elimination (Ke) parameters were 0.010-2.9 kgshoot kgsnail-1 day-1 and 0.010-1.8 day-1, respectively, with higher Ku values for LREE and HREE. The relatively high Ke, compared to Ku, indicating a fast REE elimination, supports the trophic dilution. Dietary exposure to REEs dose-dependently affected gut microbiota and metabolites in snails. These effects are mainly related to oxidative damage and energy expenditure, which are further substantiated by targeted analysis. Our study provides essential information about REE bioaccumulation characteristics and its associated risks to terrestrial food chains near REE mining areas.
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- Wenxing Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- School of Geographic Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment (A-LIFE), Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam 1081 HZ, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden 2333 CC, The Netherlands
- Center for the Safety of Substances and Products, National Institute of Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven 3720 BA, The Netherlands
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- School of Geographic Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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Zhang Y, Wang L, Liu X, Cao C, Yao J, Ma Z, Shen Q, Chen Q, Liu J, Li R, Jiang J. Enhancing La(III) biosorption and biomineralization with Micromonospora saelicesensis: Involvement of phosphorus and formation of monazite nano-minerals. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 914:169851. [PMID: 38185165 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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The release of rare earth elements (REEs) from mining wastes and their applications has significant environmental implications, necessitating the development of effective prevention and reclamation strategies. The mobility of REEs in groundwater due to microorganisms has garnered considerable attention. In this study, a La(III) resistant actinobacterium, Micromonospora saelicesensis KLBMP 9669, was isolated from REE enrichment soil in GuiZhou, China, and evaluated for its ability to adsorb and biomineralize La(III). The findings demonstrated that M. saelicesensis KLBMP 9669 immobilized La(III) through the physical and chemical interactions, with immobilization being influenced by the initial La(III) concentration, biomass, and pH. The adsorption kinetics followed a pseudo-second-order rate model, and the adsorption isotherm conformed to the Langmuir model. La(III) adsorption capacity of this strain was 90 mg/g, and removal rate was 94 %. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) analysis revealed the coexistence of La(III) with C, N, O, and P. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) investigations further indicated that carboxyl, amino, carbonyl, and phosphate groups on the mycelial surface may participate in lanthanum adsorption. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed that La(III) accumulation throughout the M. saelicesensis KLBMP 9669, with some granular deposits on the mycelial surface. Selected area electron diffraction (SAED) confirmed the presence of LaPO4 crystals on the M. saelicesensis KLBMP 9669 biomass after a prolonged period of La(III) accumulation. This post-sorption nano-crystallization on the M. saelicesensis KLBMP 9669 mycelial surface is expected to play a crucial role in limiting the bioimmobilization of REEs in geological repositories.
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- Ya Zhang
- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources of Xuzhou City, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources of Xuzhou City, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources of Xuzhou City, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources of Xuzhou City, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources of Xuzhou City, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources of Xuzhou City, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources of Xuzhou City, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medicinal Plant of Jiangsu Province, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources of Xuzhou City, School of Life Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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Xia X, Jiang C, Hu M, Li Y. Geochemical characteristics and ecological risks of rare earth elements in river sediments of coal-grain composite area in eastern China. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:1428. [PMID: 37938430 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-12071-2] [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: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Coal and grain complex areas influence the geochemical characterization of REEs through coal mining activities and agricultural production. However, there is a lack of relevant studies. In this study, we investigated the geochemical characterization and risk assessment of REEs in river sediments of the northern Anhui plain, a typical coal-grain composite area. The results showed that the average concentrations of ∑REE in the sediments ranged from 134.7 to 220.3 μg/g, and LREE was significantly enriched. Among the 14 REEs, Gd and Eu were the most enriched, with enrichment factors of 1.792 and 1.764, respectively. In addition, the differences in REEs content and enrichment between different rivers were related to the location of coal mines and the degree of population concentration. The average values of δCe and δEu in the sediments were 0.990 and 1.080, respectively, and most of the sampling sites showed a weak positive Ce, Eu anomaly. The results of Pearson's correlation and RDA redundancy analyses showed that Fe, Al, Mn and sand contributed more to the enrichment of REEs. The river sediments in the whole area had a slight potential ecological risk, with Eu (Er=13.05) and Lu (Er=14.07) having the highest potential risk. The ADD results also showed that the average daily dose of REEs by children was around 2.000 (μg/(kg·day)), which was significantly higher than that of adults. The results of this study can be used as a basis for the prevention and control of REEs in rivers in northern Anhui Province.
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- Xiang Xia
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China.
- School of Resources and Geoscience, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, Jiangsu, China.
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China
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Zadokar A, Negi S, Kumar P, Bhargava B, Sharma R, Irfan M. Molecular insights into rare earth element (REE)-mediated phytotoxicity and its impact on human health. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:84829-84849. [PMID: 37138125 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27299-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Rare earth elements (REEs) that include 15 lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium are a special class of elements due to their remarkable qualities such as magnetism, corrosion resistance, luminescence, and electroconductivity. Over the last few decades, the implication of REEs in agriculture has increased substantially, which was driven by rare earth element (REE)-based fertilizers to increase crop growth and yield. REEs regulate different physiological processes by modulating the cellular Ca2+ level, chlorophyll activities, and photosynthetic rate, promote the protective role of cell membranes, and increase the plant's ability to withstand various stresses and other environmental factors. However, the use of REEs in agriculture is not always beneficial because REEs regulate plant growth and development in dose-dependent manner and excessive usage of them negatively affects plants and agricultural yield. Moreover, increasing applications of REEs together with technological advancement is also a rising concern as they adversely impact all living organisms and disturb different ecosystems. Several animals, plants, microbes, and aquatic and terrestrial organisms are subject to acute and long-term ecotoxicological impacts of various REEs. This concise overview of REEs' phytotoxic effects and implications on human health offers a context for continuing to sew fabric scraps to this incomplete quilt's many layers and colors. This review deals with the applications of REEs in different fields, specifically agriculture, the molecular basis of REE-mediated phytotoxicity, and the consequences for human health.
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- Ashwini Zadokar
- Department of Biotechnology, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Agrotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, -176061, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Plant Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
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Effects of different straw returning amounts and fertilizer conditions on bacteria of rice's different part in rare earth mining area. Sci Rep 2023; 13:412. [PMID: 36624178 PMCID: PMC9829865 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-27553-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Pot experiments were conducted to explore the effects of different rice straw returning soil on the community structure and function of bacteria in rice root, rhizosphere, leaf and phyllosphere under 7 conditions of rice straw combined with different fertilizers respectively. The results showed that: rice straw returning in different ways increased the content of soil pH and K, and reduced the accumulation of N, P and organic matter in soil, and different rice straw returning ways had different effects; rice straw returning reduced dry weight of rice grain, 2% of rice straw returning reduced rice grain greater than that of 1% rice straw returning; The reduction of NP combined fertilization is greater than that of NK combined fertilization and NPK combined fertilization. Except for the decrease of chao_1 index in rice root at maturity, rice straw returning significantly improved the abundance, diversity and evenness of bacteria in rice root, rhizosphere, leaf and phyllosphere. Rice straw returning increased the content of REEs in rice, and 2% of rice straw returning soil increased rare earth element (REE) content in rice grain greater than that of 1% rice straw returning soil. Different ways of rice straw returning soil reduced the abundance of Bacillus, while the abundance of Exiguobacterium in rice leaves was hundreds of times higher than that of the control group, and the genus in leaves was dozens of times higher than that of the control group, 2% of rice straw returning soil increased the abundance of harmful bacteria and pathogens of Acidovorax, Clostridium sensu stricto, Citrobacter, Curtobacterium, and 1% of rice straw returning soil promoted the abundance of nitrogen fixing bacteria, plant growth-promoting bacteria, stress resistant bacteria such as Lactobacillus, Azospira, Acinetobacter, Bradyrhizobium and Acidocella; Environmental factors such as available P, organic matter, total nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, rare earth element content in rice roots, available K and soil moisture are important factors affecting the community structure of bacteria in rice roots, rhizosphere, leaf and phyllosphere at tillering stage of the rice. pH, REE content in rice roots, shoots, organic matter, total nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen and soil moisture content are the main environmental factors affecting the community structure of bacteria in rice roots, rhizosphere, leaf and phyllosphere at maturity stage of rice. 2% rice straw returning soil promoted the formation of harmful bacteria, which may be an important reason for its significant reduction in the dry weight of rice grains.
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Jia J, Xiao B, Yu Y, Zou Y, Yu T, Jin S, Ma Y, Gao X, Li X. Heavy metal levels in the soil near typical coal-fired power plants: partition source apportionment and associated health risks based on PMF and HHRA. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2022; 195:207. [PMID: 36534180 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10823-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this study, five priority metals recommended by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China (MEEC) were investigated. In the Bijie region of Guizhou Province, three typical coal-fired power plants were chosen as the research locations. A combination of 24 soil samples was obtained at various distances and depths from the point source of contamination. The authors found that the average contents of As, Cd, Cr, Ni, and Pb were 14.15, 1.52, 16.80, 40.71, and 53.00 mg kg-1, respectively, with Cd and Pb pollution prominent. In another, soil heavy metal (SHM) content tends to increase or decrease dependently with the increase of sampling distance and depth, with total concentrations ranging from 77.14 to 157.33 mg kg-1. Combining PCA and PMF models, the number of source factors was determined more clearly and accurately using PCA, and the Q-value of PMF was used for validation. The PCA-PMF indicated that the primary anthropogenic sources were transportation-related activities and emissions from coal combustion. The health risks of SHMs under three different exposure routes were then assessed using the HHRA. The findings showed the five HMs in order of non-carcinogenic risk were As > Pb > Cr > Ni > Cd. The comprehensive non-carcinogenic risk for children under the oral intake route around plant B and C was greater than 1, pointing to a potential health risk to children from the soils. The carcinogenic risk of HM was less than 1.00E-04 for both single-factor and multifactor under all three exposure routes, which is below the tolerable limit.
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- Jianli Jia
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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