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Kubaczyński A, Walkiewicz A, Pytlak A, Grządziel J, Gałązka A, Brzezińska M. Application of nitrogen-rich sunflower husks biochar promotes methane oxidation and increases abundance of Methylobacter in nitrogen-poor soil. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 348:119324. [PMID: 37857224 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119324] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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The area of sunflower crops is steadily increasing. A beneficial way of managing sunflower waste biomass could be its use as a feedstock for biochar production. Biochar is currently being considered as an additive for improving soil parameters, including the ability to oxidise methane (CH4) - one of the key greenhouse gases (GHG). Despite the high production of sunflower husk, there is still insufficient information on the impact of sunflower husk biochar on the soil environment, especially on the methanotrophy process. To fill this knowledge gap, an experiment was designed to evaluate the effects of addition of sunflower husk biochar (produced at 450-550 °C) at a wide range of doses (1-100 Mg ha-1) to Haplic Luvisol. In the presented study, the CH4 oxidation potential of soil with and without sunflower husk biochar was investigated at 60 and 100% water holding capacity (WHC), and with the addition of 1% CH4 (v/v). The comprehensive study included GHG exchange (CH4 and CO2), physicochemical properties of soil (pH, soil organic carbon (SOC), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), nitrate nitrogen (NO3--N), WHC), and the structure of soil microbial communities. That study showed that even low biochar doses (5 and 10 Mg ha-1) were sufficient to enhance pH, SOC, DOC and NO3--N content. Importantly, sunflower husk biochar was significant source of NO3--N, which soil concentration increased from 9.40 ± 0.09 mg NO3--N kg-1 for the control to even 19.40 ± 0.26 mg NO3--N kg-1 (for 100 Mg ha-1). Significant improvement of WHC (by 11.0-12.4%) was observed after biochar addition at doses of 60 Mg ha-1 and higher. At 60% WHC, application of biochar at a dose of 40 Mg ha-1 brought significant improvements in CH4 oxidation rate, which was 4.89 ± 0.37 mg CH4-C kg-1 d-1. Higher biochar doses were correlated with further improvement of CH4 oxidation rates, which at 100 Mg ha-1 was seventeen-fold higher (8.36 ± 0.84 mg CH4-C kg-1 d-1) than in the biochar-free control (0.48 ± 0.28 mg CH4-C kg-1 d-1). CO2 emissions were not proportional to biochar doses and only grew circa (ca.) twofold from 3.16 to 6.90 mg CO2-C kg-1 d-1 at 100 Mg ha-1. Above 60 Mg ha-1, the diversity of methanotrophic communities increased, with Methylobacter becoming the most abundant genus, which was as high as 7.45%. This is the first, such advanced and multifaceted study of the wide range of sunflower husk biochar doses on Haplic Luvisol. The positive correlation between soil conditions, methanotroph abundance and CH4 oxidation confirmed the multifaceted, positive effect of sunflower husk biochar on Haplic Luvisol. Sunflower husk biochar can be successfully used for Haplic Luvisol supplementation. This additive facilitates soil protection against degradation and has the potential to mitigate GHG emissions.
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- Adam Kubaczyński
- Department of Natural Environment Biogeochemistry, Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Natural Environment Biogeochemistry, Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Natural Environment Biogeochemistry, Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation-State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB), Czartoryskich 8, 24-100, Puławy, Poland.
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation-State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB), Czartoryskich 8, 24-100, Puławy, Poland.
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- Department of Natural Environment Biogeochemistry, Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290, Lublin, Poland.
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Rodero MDR, Carmona-Martínez AA, Martínez-Fraile C, Herrero-Lobo R, Rodríguez E, García-Encina PA, Peña M, Muñoz R. Ectoines production from biogas in pilot bubble column bioreactors and their subsequent extraction via bio-milking. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 245:120665. [PMID: 37801795 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120665] [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: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Despite the potential of biogas from waste/wastewater treatment as a renewable energy source, the presence of pollutants and the rapid decrease in the levelized cost of solar and wind power constrain the use of biogas for energy generation. Biogas conversion into ectoine, one of the most valuable bioproducts (1000 €/kg), constitutes a new strategy to promote a competitive biogas market. The potential for a stand-alone 20 L bubble column bioreactor operating at 6% NaCl and two 10 L interconnected bioreactors (at 0 and 6% NaCl, respectively) for ectoine production from biogas was comparatively assessed. The stand-alone reactor supported the best process performance due to its highest robustness and efficiency for ectoine accumulation (20-52 mgectoine/gVSS) and CH4 degradation (up to 84%). The increase in N availability and internal gas recirculation did not enhance ectoine synthesis. However, a 2-fold increase in the internal gas recirculation resulted in an approximately 1.3-fold increase in CH4 removal efficiency. Finally, the recovery of ectoine through bacterial bio-milking resulted in efficiencies of >70% without any negative impact of methanotrophic cell recycling to the bioreactors on CH4 biodegradation or ectoine synthesis.
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- María Del Rosario Rodero
- Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, Valladolid 47011, Spain; Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, University of Valladolid, Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid 47011, Spain
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- Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, Valladolid 47011, Spain; Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, University of Valladolid, Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid 47011, Spain
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- Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, Valladolid 47011, Spain; Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, University of Valladolid, Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid 47011, Spain
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- Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, Valladolid 47011, Spain; Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, University of Valladolid, Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid 47011, Spain
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- Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, Valladolid 47011, Spain; Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, University of Valladolid, Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid 47011, Spain
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- Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, Valladolid 47011, Spain; Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, University of Valladolid, Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid 47011, Spain
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- Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, Valladolid 47011, Spain; Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, University of Valladolid, Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid 47011, Spain
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- Institute of Sustainable Processes, University of Valladolid, Valladolid 47011, Spain; Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, University of Valladolid, Dr. Mergelina s/n., Valladolid 47011, Spain.
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Shangjie C, Yongqiong W, Fuqing X, Zhilin X, Xiaoping Z, Xia S, Juan L, Tiantao Z, Shibin W. Synergistic effects of vegetation and microorganisms on enhancing of biodegradation of landfill gas. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 227:115804. [PMID: 37003556 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The uncontrolled release of landfill gas represents a significant hazard to both human health and ecological well-being. However, the synergistic interactions of vegetation and microorganisms can effectively mitigate this threat by removing pollutants. This study provides a comprehensive review of the current status of controlling landfill gas pollution through the process of revegetation in landfill cover. Our survey has identified several common indicator plants such as Setaria faberi, Sarcandra glabra, and Fraxinus chinensis that grow in covered landfill soil. Local herbaceous plants possess stronger tolerance, making them ideal for the establishment of closed landfills. Moreover, numerous studies have demonstrated that cover plants significantly promote methane oxidation, with an average oxidation capacity twice that of bare soil. Furthermore, we have conducted an analysis of the interrelationships among vegetation, landfill gas, landfill cover soil, and microorganisms, thereby providing a detailed understanding of the potential for vegetation restoration in landfill cover. Additionally, we have summarized studies on the rhizosphere effect and have deduced the mechanisms through which plants biodegrade methane and typical non-methane pollutants. Finally, we have suggested future research directions to better control landfill gas using vegetation and microorganisms.
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- Chen Shangjie
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing, 400060, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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Wu Z, Sun L, Dong Y, Xu X, Xiong Z. Contrasting effects of different field-aged biochars on potential methane oxidation between acidic and saline paddy soils. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 853:158643. [PMID: 36089042 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158643] [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: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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There is recognition that biochar addition is an appropriate measure to mitigate methane (CH4) emissions by promoting potential methane oxidation (PMO) in the field. However, the mechanism for different field-aged biochars and effective duration after field application are not well documented. Based on a long-term field experiment, biochar was field aged and separated from two contrasting acidic (Ba) and saline (Bs) paddy fields. Then, the effects of different aged biochars on PMO in acidic and saline paddy soils were explored by incubation experiment. There were five treatments for each soil group: soil without biochar (CK), biochar-enriched paddy soil (2 or 6 years) (NB), fresh biochar amendment (Bf), aged biochar separated from acidic paddy soil amendment (Ba), and aged biochar separated from saline paddy soil amendment (Bs). Results showed that saline paddy soils had a significantly higher PMO than acidic paddy soils under treatment without biochar, and that PMO in acidic paddy soil was enhanced by various biochar amendments, whereas those biochar amendments had no significant effects on PMO in saline paddy soil. PMO was positively correlated with pmoA abundance, N consumption rate and pH of soil-biochar mixture. Aged biochar separated from different fields had conflicting influences on soil pH, N consumption rate and PMO. Ba lost its initial effect on changing PMO as compared to Bf treatment when added back into acidic paddy soil. To the contrary, the acidic paddy soil NB treatment containing biochar added six years before possessed the highest value of PMO among all ten treatments. This study suggested that acidic paddy soil with biochar amendment could mitigate CH4 emissions by promoting PMO for a prolonged period, though aged biochar separated from the same field had a limited impact on reducing CH4 emissions.
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- Zhen Wu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Agriculture and GHGs Mitigation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; School of Geographic Information and Tourism, Chuzhou University, Chuzhou 239000, China
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- Callaborative Innovation Center on Forecast and Evaluation of Meteorological Disasters/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Agricultural Meteorology, College of Applied Meteorology, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Agriculture and GHGs Mitigation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Agriculture and GHGs Mitigation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Agriculture and GHGs Mitigation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Mondal S, Alke B, de Castro AM, Ortiz-Albo P, Syed UT, Crespo JG, Brazinha C. Design of Enzyme Loaded W/O Emulsions by Direct Membrane Emulsification for CO 2 Capture. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12080797. [PMID: 36005712 PMCID: PMC9416194 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12080797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Membrane-based gas separation is a promising unit operation in a low-carbon economy due to its simplicity, ease of operation, reduced energy consumption and portability. A methodology is proposed to immobilise enzymes in stable water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions produced by direct membrane emulsification systems and thereafter impregnated them in the pores of a membrane producing emulsion-based supported liquid membranes. The selected case-study was for biogas (CO2 and CH4) purification. Upon initial CO2 sorption studies, corn oil was chosen as a low-cost and non-toxic bulk phase (oil phase). The emulsions were prepared with Nadir® UP150 P flat-sheet polymeric membranes. The optimised emulsions consisted of 2% Tween 80 (w/w) in corn oil as the continuous phase and 0.5 g.L-1 carbonic anhydrase enzyme with 5% PEG 300 (w/w) in aqueous solution as the dispersed phase. These emulsions were impregnated onto a porous hydrophobic PVDF membrane to prepare a supported liquid membrane for gas separation. Lastly, gas permeability studies indicated that the permeability of CO2 increased by ~15% and that of CH4 decreased by ~60% when compared to the membrane without carbonic anhydrase. Thus, a proof-of-concept for enhancement of CO2 capture using emulsion-based supported liquid membrane was established.
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- Suchintan Mondal
- LAQV/Requimte, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- LAQV/Requimte, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- LAQV/Requimte, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
- Research and Development Center, PETROBRAS, Av. Horácio Macedo, 950. Ilha do Fundão, Rio de Janeiro 21941-915, Brazil
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- LAQV/Requimte, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- LAQV/Requimte, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- LAQV/Requimte, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- LAQV/Requimte, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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Rani V, Prasanna R, Kaushik R. Prospecting the significance of methane-utilizing bacteria in agriculture. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 38:176. [PMID: 35922575 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-022-03331-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Microorganisms act as both the source and sink of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, thus making a significant contribution to the environment as an important driver of climate change. The rhizosphere and phyllosphere of plants growing in natural (mangroves) and artificial wetlands (flooded agricultural ecosystems) harbor methane-utilizing bacteria that oxidize methane at the source and reduce its net flux. For several decades, microorganisms have been used as biofertilizers to promote plant growth. However, now their role in reducing net methane flux, especially from flooded agricultural ecosystems is gaining momentum globally. Research in this context has mainly focused on taxonomic aspects related to methanotrophy among diverse bacterial genera, and environmental factors that govern methane utilization in natural and artificial wetland ecosystems. In the last few decades, concerted efforts have been made to develop multifunctional microbial inoculants that can oxidize methane and alleviate greenhouse gas emissions, as well as promote plant growth. In this context, combinations of taxonomic groups commonly found in rice paddies and those used as biofertilizers are being explored. This review deals with methanotrophy among diverse bacterial domains, factors influencing methane-utilizing ability, and explores the potential of novel methane-utilizing microbial consortia with plant growth-promoting traits in flooded ecosystems.
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- Vijaya Rani
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Division of Microbiology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Microbiology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India.
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Chetri JK, Reddy KR, Green SJ. Use of methanotrophically activated biochar in novel biogeochemical cover system for carbon sequestration: Microbial characterization. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 821:153429. [PMID: 35101512 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153429] [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: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Biochar-amended soils have been explored to enhance microbial methane (CH4) oxidation in landfill cover systems. Recently, research priorities have expanded to include the mitigation of other components of landfill gas such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) along with CH4. In this study, column tests were performed to simulate the newly proposed biogeochemical cover systems, which incorporate biochar-amended soil for CH4 oxidation and basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slag for CO2 and H2S mitigation, to evaluate the effect of cover configuration on microbial CH4 oxidation and community composition. Biogeochemical covers included a biochar-amended soil (10% w/w), and methanotroph-enriched activated biochar amended soil (5% or 10% w/w) as a biocover layer or CH4 oxidation layer. The primary outcome measures of interest were CH4 oxidation rates and the structure and abundance of methane-oxidation bacteria in the covers. All column reactors were active in CH4 oxidation, but columns containing activated biochar-amended soils had higher CH4 oxidation rates (133 to 143 μg CH4 g-1 day-1) than those containing non-activated biochar-amended soil (50 μg CH4 g-1 day-1) and no-biochar soil or control soil (43 μg CH4 g-1 day-1). All treatments showed significant increases in the relative abundance of methanotrophs from an average relative abundance of 5.6% before incubation to a maximum of 45% following incubation. In activated biochar, the abundance of Type II methanotrophs, primarily Methylocystis and Methylosinus, was greater than that of Type I methanotrophs (Methylobacter) due to which activated biochar-amended soils also showed higher abundance of Type II methanotrophs. Overall, biogeochemical cover profiles showed promising potential for CH4 oxidation without any adverse effect on microbial community composition and methane oxidation. Biochar activation led to an alteration of the dominant methanotrophic communities and increased CH4 oxidation.
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- Jyoti K Chetri
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Civil, Materials, and Environmental Engineering, 842 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607, USA.
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Civil, Materials, and Environmental Engineering, 842 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607, USA.
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- Genomics and Microbiome Core Facility, Rush University Medical Center, 1653 W. Congress Parkway, Jelke Building, Room 444, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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Sahoo KK, Datta S, Goswami G, Das D. Two-stage integrated process for bio-methanol production coupled with methane and carbon dioxide sequestration: Kinetic modelling and experimental validation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 301:113927. [PMID: 34638043 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The study demonstrates a two-stage integrated process for bio-methanol production using Methylosinus trichosporium NCIMB 11131, coupled with sequestration of methane and carbon dioxide. The first stage involved generation of methanotrophic biomass via sequestration of methane; which was used as biocatalyst to reduce carbon dioxide into methanol in the second stage. Maximum biomass titer of 3.39 g L-1 and productivity of 0.60 g L-1 d-1 were achieved in semi-batch stirred tank reactor with methane concentration in the inlet gas mixture of 2.5% v/v and gas flow rate of 0.5 vvm. Methane fixation rate was estimated to be 0.32 g L-1 d-1. Maximum methanol titer of 0.58 g L-1 was achieved at headspace carbon dioxide concentration of 50% v/v and liquid to headspace volume ratio 10:90. Subsequently, a kinetic model was developed to predict and understand the system behaviour in terms of dynamic profile of growth, methanol formation, concentration of dissolved methane or carbon dioxide in the aqueous phase and headspace carbon dioxide concentration, in response to varying process parameters. The model can serve as a tool for estimation of process parameters and aid in overall production optimization.
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- Krishna Kalyani Sahoo
- Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530045, India
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- Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India.
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Benassi RF, de Jesus TA, Coelho LHG, Hanisch WS, Domingues MR, Taniwaki RH, Peduto TAG, da Costa DO, Pompêo MLM, Mitsch WJ. Eutrophication effects on CH 4 and CO 2 fluxes in a highly urbanized tropical reservoir (Southeast, Brazil). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:42261-42274. [PMID: 33797721 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13573-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Shallow urban polluted reservoirs at tropical regions can be hotspots for CO2 and CH4 emissions. In this study, we investigated the relationships between eutrophication and GHG emissions in a highly urbanized tropical reservoir in São Paulo Metropolitan Area (Brazil). CO2 and CH4 fluxes and limnological variables (water and sediment) were collected at three sampling stations classified as hypereutrophic and eutrophic. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the principal component analysis (PCA) determined the most significant parameters to CO2 and CH4 fluxes. ANOVA showed significant differences of CO2 and CH4 fluxes between sampling stations with different trophic state. The hypereutrophic station showed higher mean fluxes for both CO2 and CH4 (5.43 ± 1.04 and 0.325 ± 0.167 g m-2 d-1, respectively) than the eutrophic stations (3.36 ± 0.54 and 0.060 ± 0.005 g m-2 d-1). The PCA showed a strong relationship between nutrients in the water column (surface and bottom) and GHG fluxes. We concluded that GHG fluxes were higher whenever the trophic state increases as observed previously in temperate and tropical reservoirs. High concentrations of nutrients in the water column in the studied area support the high production of autotrophic biomass that, when sedimented, ends up serving as organic matter for CH4 producers. These outcomes reinforce the necessity of water quality improvement and eutrophication mitigation in highly urbanized reservoirs in tropical regions.
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- Roseli Frederigi Benassi
- Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Av. dos Estados, 5001 - Bangú, SP, 09210-580, Santo André, Brazil.
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Av. dos Estados, 5001 - Bangú, SP, 09210-580, Santo André, Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Av. dos Estados, 5001 - Bangú, SP, 09210-580, Santo André, Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Av. dos Estados, 5001 - Bangú, SP, 09210-580, Santo André, Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Av. dos Estados, 5001 - Bangú, SP, 09210-580, Santo André, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program in Environmental Science and Technology, Federal University of ABC, CTA/UFABC, Av. dos Estados, 5001 - Bangú, Santo André, SP, 09210-580, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program in Environmental Science and Technology, Federal University of ABC, CTA/UFABC, Av. dos Estados, 5001 - Bangú, Santo André, SP, 09210-580, Brazil
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- Department of Ecology, Institute of Biosciences, University of Sao Paulo Rua do Matão, Trav. 14, n° 321, PO Box 05508-900, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Post-graduation Program in Environmental Sciences, UNESP, Campus de Sorocaba, Sorocaba, Brazil
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Yilmaz M, Tinjum JM, Acker C, Marten B. Transport mechanisms and emission of landfill gas through various cover soil configurations in an MSW landfill using a static flux chamber technique. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 280:111677. [PMID: 33243624 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
This study evaluated the transport mechanisms and emission rates of landfill gas (LFG) from 200- (vegetated with short grass), 300- (vegetated with short grass), and 450-mm-thick (non-vegetated) interim cover soils within a municipal solid waste landfill. LFG emission and diffusion mechanisms were evaluated using static flux chambers and laboratory-scale diffusion columns. Overall, the greatest CH4 and CO2 emissions were consistently observed from the 200-mm-thick cover soil with an average flux rate of 39.2 mg m-2 h-1 and 3.07 × 103 mg m-2 h-1, respectively. In addition to CH4 and CO2, H2S migration through a 450-mm interim cover soil was also evaluated. The H2S emission rate was relatively more uniform at an average of 2.47 × 10-5 mg m-2 h-1. Long-term LFG emission was predicted using an emission model based on a first-order decomposition rate equation and compared with the static flux chamber method. The field-measured CO2, CH4 and H2S emissions were less than the estimated emissions from the emission model, by 22%, 85%, and 91%, respectively. Further, the diffusion coefficients of CH4, CO2, and H2S for the interim cover soils were determined using a laboratory-scale diffusion column test and compared with a three-parameter diffusion model. The measured and estimated diffusion coefficients for the three landfill gases were within the 10% variation limits. Based on these findings, the LFG emission rate varied depending on the physical-chemical properties of the cover soil (e.g., cover thickness, moisture content, compaction ratio, uneven distribution of soil), organic material content and age of buried refuse, and seasonal environmental conditions (such as temperature). Test results showed that fugitive CH4 emissions can be reduced one fourth by utilizing an appropriate cover soil (300-mm to 450-mm, CL) compared to cases with a thinner cover soil.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mehmet Yilmaz
- Civil Engineering, Bitlis Eren University, Bitlis, Turkey.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
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- Staff Engineering, Westwood Professional Services, WI, USA.
| | - Brooke Marten
- Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA.
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