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Chen Y, Zhou H, Gao H, Su Z, Li X, Qi P, Li T, Hu C, Li Z, Bi Z, Xing X, Yang J, Chen C, Ma K, Chen J. Comprehensive comparison of water quality risk and microbial ecology between new and old cast iron pipe distribution systems. J Environ Sci (China) 2024; 146:55-66. [PMID: 38969462 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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The effects of cast iron pipe corrosion on water quality risk and microbial ecology in drinking water distribution systems (DWDSs) were investigated. It was found that trihalomethane (THMs) concentration and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) increased sharply in the old DWDSs. Under the same residual chlorine concentration conditions, the adenosine triphosphate concentration in the effluent of old DWDSs (Eff-old) was significantly higher than that in the effluent of new DWDSs. Moreover, stronger bioflocculation ability and weaker hydrophobicity coexisted in the extracellular polymeric substances of Eff-old, meanwhile, iron particles could be well inserted into the structure of the biofilms to enhance the mechanical strength and stability of the biofilms, hence enhancing the formation of THMs. Old DWDSs significantly influenced the microbial community of bulk water and triggered stronger microbial antioxidant systems response, resulting in higher ARGs abundance. Corroded cast iron pipes induced a unique interaction system of biofilms, chlorine, and corrosion products. Therefore, as the age of cast iron pipes increases, the fluctuation of water quality and microbial ecology should be paid more attention to maintain the safety of tap water.
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- Youyi Chen
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Zhejiang Xingtuo Ecological Environment Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Nanzhou Waterworks of Guangzhou Water Supply Co. Ltd., Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Nanzhou Waterworks of Guangzhou Water Supply Co. Ltd., Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Nanzhou Waterworks of Guangzhou Water Supply Co. Ltd., Guangzhou 510000, China
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Xu P, Liu H, Liu C, Zhu G. Syntrophic methane production from volatile fatty acids: Focus on interspecies electron transfer. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:174410. [PMID: 38960157 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Methane is a renewable biomass energy source produced via anaerobic digestion (AD). Interspecies electron transfer (IET) between methanogens and syntrophic bacteria is crucial for mitigating energy barriers in this process. Understanding IET is essential for enhancing the efficiency of syntrophic methanogenesis in anaerobic digestion. Interspecies electron transfer mechanisms include interspecies H2/formate transfer, direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET), and electron-shuttle-mediated transfer. This review summarizes the mechanisms, developments, and research gaps in IET pathways. Interspecies H2/formate transfer requires strict control of low H2 partial pressure and involves complex enzymatic reactions. In contrast, DIET enhances the electron transfer efficiency and process stability. Conductive materials and key microorganisms can be modulated to stimulate the DIET. Electron shuttles (ES) allow microorganisms to interact with extracellular electron acceptors without direct contact; however, their efficiency depends on various factors. Future studies should elucidate the key functional groups, metabolic pathways, and regulatory mechanisms of IET to guide the optimization of AD processes for efficient renewable energy production.
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- Panhui Xu
- School of Chemistry and Life Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Shanghai Investigation, Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd., 200080, China
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- The 101 Research Institute, Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Beijing 100070, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Life Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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Li Q, Zhu Y, Jiang N, Li J, Liu Y, Chen X, Xu X, Wang H, Ma Y, Huang M. Enhanced Sb(V) removal of sulfate-rich wastewater by anaerobic granular sludge assisted with Fe/C amendment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 927:172113. [PMID: 38580110 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Antimony (Sb) and sulfate are two common pollutants in Sb mine drainage and Sb-containing textile wastewater. In this paper, it was found that iron‑carbon (Fe/C) enhanced Sb(V) removal from sulfate-rich wastewater by anaerobic granular sludge (AnGS). Sulfate inhibited Sb(V) removal (S + Sb, k = 0.101), while Fe/C alleviated the inhibition and increased Sb(V) removal rate by 2.3 times (Fe/C + S + Sb, k = 0.236). Fe/C could promote the removal of Sb(III), and Sb(III) content decreased significantly after 8 h. Meanwhile, Fe/C enhanced the removal of sulfate. The 3D-EEM spectrum of supernatant in Fe/C + S + Sb group (at 24 h) showed that Fe/C stimulated the production of soluble microbial products (SMP) in wastewater. SMP alleviated the inhibition of sulfate, promoting AnGS to reduce Sb(V). Sb(V) could be reduced to Sb(III) both by AnGS and sulfides produced from sulfate reduction. Further analysis of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and AnGS showed that Fe/C increased the adsorbed Sb(V) in EPS and the c-type cytochrome content in AnGS, which may be beneficial for Sb(V) removal. Sb(V) reduction in Fe/C + S + Sb group may be related to the genus Acinetobacter, while in Sb group, several bacteria may be involved in Sb(V) reduction, such as Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas and Corynebacterium. This study provided insights into Fe/C-enhanced Sb(V) removal from sulfate-rich wastewater.
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- Qi Li
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China; State Key Laboratory of Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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Li K, Ji L, Gao M, Liang Q, Lan H, Lu W, Zhang W, Zhang Y. Mechanisms of anaerobic treatment of sulfate-containing organic wastewater mediated by Fe 0 under different initial pH values. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:417-427. [PMID: 38424249 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-024-02974-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The anaerobic treatment of sulfide-containing organic wastewater (SCOW) is significantly affected by pH, causing dramatic decrease of treatment efficiency when pH deviates from its appropriate range. Fe0 has proved as an effective strategy on mitigating the impact of pH. However, systematic analysis of the influence mechanism is still lacking. To fill this gap, the impact of different initial pH values on anaerobic treatment efficiency of SCOW with Fe0 addition, the change of fermentation type and methanogens, and intra-extracellular electron transfer were explored in this study. The results showed that Fe0 addition enhanced the efficacy of anaerobic treatment of SCOW at adjusted initial pH values, especially at pH 6. Mechanism analysis showed that respiratory chain-related enzymes and electron shuttle secretion and resistance reduction were stimulated by soluble iron ions generated by Fe0 at pH 6, which accelerated intra-extracellular electron transfer of microorganisms, and ultimately alleviated the impact of acidic pH on the system. While at pH 8, Fe0 addition increased the acetogenic bacteria abundance, as well as optimized the fermentation type and improved the F420 coenzyme activity, resulting in the enhancement of treatment efficiency in the anaerobic system and remission of the effect of alkaline pH on the system. At the neutral pH, Fe0 addition had both advantages as stimulating the secretion of respiratory chain and electron transfer-related enzymes at pH 6 and optimizing the fermentation type pH 8, and thus enhanced the treatment efficacy. This study provides important insights and scientific basis for the application of new SCOW treatment technologies.
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- Ke Li
- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Energy Engineering, Kunming, 650500, China.
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China.
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Energy Engineering, Kunming, 650500, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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Zhuo M, Quan X, Li N, Yin R. Mediating the performance of anaerobic granular sludge by exogenous flavin supplementation: Flavin binding capacity and behavior, interspecies electron transfer, and methane production. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 242:117712. [PMID: 37993045 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Although flavins are known as effective electron mediators, the binding capacity of exogenous flavins by anaerobic granular sludge (AGS) and their role in interspecies electron transfer (IET) remains unknown. In this study, AGS was mediated by using three exogenous flavins of riboflavin (RF), flavin mononucleotide (FMN), and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). Results showed that the total amounts of flavins associated with extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) of AGS increased by 2.03-2.42 and 3.83-4.94 folds, after exposure to 50 and 200 μM of exogenous flavins, respectively. A large portion of FMN and FAD was transformed into RF by AGS. Exogenous flavin mediation also stimulated the production of EPS and cytochrome c (c-Cyts) as well as cytochrome-bound flavins. The increased abundance of these electron mediators led to a reduced electrochemical impedance of EPS and improved extracellular electron transfer capacity. The methane production of AGS after mediation with exogenous RF, FMN, and FAD increased by 19.03-31.71%, 22.86-26.04%, and 28.51-33.44%, respectively. This study sheds new light on the role of exogenous flavins in promoting the IET process of a complex microbial aggregate of AGS.
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- Meihui Zhuo
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, PR China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, PR China.
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, PR China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, PR China
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Xu J, Xu L, Zong Y, Lin R, He Y, Xie L. Electrically-assisted anaerobic digestion under ammonia stress: Facilitating propionate oxidation and activating methanogenesis via direct interspecies electron transfer. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 393:130067. [PMID: 37989418 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Electrical assistance is an effective strategy for promoting anaerobic digestion (AD) under ammonia stress. However, the underlying mechanism of electrical assistance affecting AD is insufficiently understood. Here, electrical assistance to AD under 5 g N/L ammonia stress was provided, by employing a 0.6 V voltage to the carbon electrodes. The results demonstrated remarkable enhancements in methane production (104.6 %) and the maximal methane production rate (207.7 %). The critical segment facilitated by electro-stimulation was the microbial metabolism of propionate-to-methane, rather than ammonia removal. Proteins in extracellular polymer substances were enriched, boosting microbial resilience to ammonia intrusion. Concurrently, the promoted humic/fulvic-substances amplified the microbial electron transfer capacity. Metagenomics analysis identified the upsurge of propionate oxidation at the anode (by e.g. unclassified_c__Bacteroidia), and the stimulations of acetoclastic and direct interspecies electron transfer-dependent CO2-reducing methanogenesis at the cathode (by e.g. Methanothrix). This study provides novel insights into the effect of electrical assistance on ammonia-stressed AD.
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- Jun Xu
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, PR China.
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Ma K, Han X, Li Q, Kong Y, Liu Q, Yan X, Luo Y, Li X, Wen H, Cao Z. Improved anaerobic sludge fermentation mediated by a tryptophan-degrading consortium: Effectiveness assessment and mechanism deciphering. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 350:119623. [PMID: 38029496 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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The hydrolysis of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) represents a critical bottleneck in the anaerobic fermentation of waste activated sludge (WAS), while tryptophan is identified as an underestimated constituent of EPS. Herein, we harnessed a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) to enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of WAS. At TDC dosages of 5%, 10%, and 20%, a notable increase in SCOD was observed by factors of 1.13, 1.39, and 1.88, respectively. The introduction of TDC improved both the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the maximum SCFA yield increased from 590.6 to 1820.2, 1957.9 and 2194.9 mg COD/L, whilst the acetate ratio within SCFAs was raised from 34.1% to 61.2-70.9%. Furthermore, as TDC dosage increased, the relative activity of protease exhibited significant increments, reaching 116.3%, 168.0%, and 266.1%, respectively. This enhancement facilitated WAS solubilization and the release of organic substances from bound EPS into soluble EPS. Microbial analysis identified Tetrasphaera and Soehngenia as key participants in WAS solubilization and the breakdown of protein fraction. Metabolic analysis revealed that TDC triggered the secretion of enzymes associated with amino acid metabolism and fatty acid biosynthesis, thereby fostering the decomposition of proteins and production of SCFAs.
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- Kaili Ma
- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Xinxiang, 453000, China.
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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Feng K, Lou Y, Li Y, Lu B, Fang A, Xie G, Chen C, Xing D. Conductive carrier promotes synchronous biofilm formation and granulation of anammox bacteria. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 447:130754. [PMID: 36638675 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The extracellular electron transfer capability of some anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) bacteria was confirmed in recent years. However, the effect of conductive carriers on the synchronous formation of anammox biofilm and granules is rarely reported. Anammox biofilm and granules with compact and stable structures accelerate the initiation and enhance the stability of the anammox process. In this study, we found that the conductive carbon fiber brush (CB) carrier promoted synchronous biofilm formation and granulation of anammox bacteria in the internal circulation immobilized blanket (ICIB) reactor. Compared with polyurethane sponge and zeolite carrier, the ICIB reactor packed with CB carrier can be operated under the highest total nitrogen loading rate of 6.53 kg-N/(m3·d) and maintain the effluents NH4+-N and NO2--N at less than 1 mM. The volatile suspended solids concentration in the ICIB reactor packed with conductive carrier increased from 5.17 ± 0.40 g/L of inoculum sludge to 24.24 ± 1.20 g/L of biofilm, and the average particle size of granules increased from 222.09 µm to 879.80 µm in 150 days. Fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis showed that anammox bacteria prevailed in the biofilm and granules. The analysis of extracellular polymeric substances indicated that protein and humic acid-like substances played an important role in the formation of anammox biofilm and granules. Microbiome analysis showed that the relative abundance of Candidatus Jettenia was increased from 0.18% to 38.15% in the biofilm from CB carrier during start-up stage. This study provides a strategy for rapid anammox biofilm and granules enrichment and carrier selection of anammox process.
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- Kun Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China.
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Wang Z, Zhang W, Xing X, Li X, Zheng D, Bao H, Xing L. Effects of ferroferric oxide on propionate methanogenesis in sequencing batch reactors: Microbial community structure and metagenomic analysis. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 363:127909. [PMID: 36089127 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127909] [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: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of ferroferric oxide (Fe3O4) on propionate methanogenesis in anaerobic sequencing batch reactor (ASBR). Compared to ASBRC (without Fe3O4 addition), the addition of 10 g/L Fe3O4 (ASBRFe) decreased the maximum methane production rate by 69.6 % when propionate was used as the sole substrate. The addition of Fe3O4 reduced the contents of humic substances, riboflavin and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide in extracellular polymeric substances. Therefore, Fe3O4 inhibited interspecies electron transfer of microorganisms through electronic mediators. Microbial community analysis revealed that Fe3O4 addition increased the relative abundance of acetate oxidizing bacterium (Mesotoga), but decreased the abundance of hydrogenotrophic methanogen (Methanobacterium). Further metagenomics analysis indicated that Fe3O4 increased the abundance of acetate oxidation genes and decreased that of hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis, quorum sensing and V/A-type ATPase genes. Thus, Fe3O4 reduced propionate methanogenesis during anaerobic digestion. The overall results indicate that Fe3O4 addition inhibits methanogenesis for treatment of propionate-contaminated wastewater in ASBR.
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- Zifan Wang
- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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- Tong Yuan Design Group Co., Ltd., Jinan 250000, China
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- Everbright Water (Jinan) Co., Ltd., Jinan 250000, China
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- Chengdu Botanical Garden, Chengdu 610000, China
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- Shandong Urban and Rural Planning Design Research Institute Co., Ltd., Jinan 250000, China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China.
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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Liang J, Luo L, Wong JWC, He D. Recent advances in conductive materials amended anaerobic co-digestion of food waste and municipal organic solid waste: Roles, mechanisms, and potential application. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 360:127613. [PMID: 35840024 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Recently, conductive materials (i.e., carbon-based and iron-based materials) as a feasible and attractive approach have been introduced to anaerobic co-digestion (ACoD) system for promoting its performance and stability through direct interspecies electron transfer. Owing to the key roles of conductive materials in ACoD process, it is imperative to gain a profound understanding of their specific functions and mechanisms. Here, this review critically examined the state of the art of conductive materials assisted ACoD of food waste and common municipal organic solid waste. Then, the fundamental roles of conductive materials on ACoD enhancement and the relevant mechanisms were discussed. Last, the perspectives for co-digestate treatment, reutilization, and disposal were summarized. Moreover, the main challenges to conductive materials amended ACoD in on-site application were proposed and the future remarks were put forward. Collectively, this review poses a scientific basis for the potential application of conductive materials in ACoD process in the future.
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- Jialin Liang
- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Agricultural Land Pollution Integrated Prevention and Control of Guangdong Higher Education Institute, College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- Institute of Bioresource and Agriculture, Sino-Forest Applied Research Centre for Pearl River Delta Environment, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Institute of Bioresource and Agriculture, Sino-Forest Applied Research Centre for Pearl River Delta Environment, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, China; School of Technology, Huzhou University, Huzhou 311800, China.
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Qi P, Li T, Hu C, Li Z, Bi Z, Chen Y, Zhou H, Su Z, Li X, Xing X, Chen C. Effects of cast iron pipe corrosion on nitrogenous disinfection by-products formation in drinking water distribution systems via interaction among iron particles, biofilms, and chlorine. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 292:133364. [PMID: 34933025 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133364] [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: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The effects of cast iron pipe corrosion on nitrogenous disinfection by-products formation (N-DBPs) in drinking water distribution systems (DWDSs) were investigated. The results verified that in the effluent of corroded DWDSs simulated by annular reactors with corroded cast iron coupons, typical N-DBPs, including haloacetamides, halonitromethanes, and haloacetonitriles, increased significantly compared with the influent of DWDSs. In addition, more dissolved organic carbon, adenosine triphosphate, and iron particles were simultaneously detected in the bulk water of corroded DWDSs, thereby indicating that abundant iron particles acted as a "protective umbrella" for microorganisms. Under the condition of corroded DWDSs, the extracellular polymeric substances gradually exhibited distinct characteristics, including a higher content and lower flocculation efficiency, thereby resulting in a large supply of N-DBPs precursors. Corroded cast iron pipes, equivalent to a unique microbial interface, induced completely distinct microbial community structures and metabolic functions in DWDSs, thereby enhancing the formation of N-DBPs. This is the first study to successfully reveal the interactions among iron particles, biofilms, and chlorine in DWDSs, which may help to fully understand the biofilm transformation and microbial community succession in DWDSs.
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- Peng Qi
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Nanzhou Waterworks of Guangzhou Water Supply Co. Ltd., Guangzhou, 510000, China
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Liu Y, Li X, Wu S, Tan Z, Yang C. Enhancing anaerobic digestion process with addition of conductive materials. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 278:130449. [PMID: 34126684 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Anaerobic digestion is widely used for the treatment of wastewater for its low costs and bioenergy production, but the performances of anaerobic digestion often need improving in practical applications. The addition of conductive materials could lead to direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) among the anaerobic microorganisms, and consequently enhance the efficiencies of anaerobic digestion. In this paper, the effects of DIET via conductive materials on chemical organic demand (COD) removal, volatile fatty acid (VFA) consumption and methane production were reviewed. The reports on the increase of conductive microorganisms due to the addition of conductive materials were discussed. Results regarding activities of microorganisms and morphology and properties of sludge were described and commented, and future research needs were also proposed which included better understanding of the roles of DIET in each step of anaerobic digestion, mechanisms of metabolism of pollutants in DIET-established systems and inhibition of excessive dosage of conductive materials.
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- Yiwei Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Pollution Processes and Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, 525000, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Pollution Processes and Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, 525000, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Pollution Processes and Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, 525000, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Pollution Processes and Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, 525000, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Pollution Processes and Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, 525000, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China; Hunan Provincial Environmental Protection Engineering Center for Organic Pollution Control of Urban Water and Wastewater, Changsha, Hunan, 410001, China.
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Yin Q, Gu M, Wu G. Inhibition mitigation of methanogenesis processes by conductive materials: A critical review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 317:123977. [PMID: 32799079 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Methanogenesis can be promoted by the addition of conductive materials. Although stimulating effects of conductive materials on methane (CH4) production has been extensively reported, the crucial roles on recovering methanogenic activities under inhibitory conditions have not been systematically discussed. This critical review presents the current findings on the effects of conductive materials in methanogenic systems under volatile fatty acids (VFAs), ammonia, sulfate, and nano-cytotoxicity stressed conditions. Conductive materials induce fast VFAs degradation, avoiding VFAs accumulation during anaerobic digestion. Under high ammonia concentrations, conductive materials may ensure sufficient energy conservation for methanogens to maintain intracellular pH and proton balance. When encountering the competition of sulfate-reducing bacteria, conductive materials can benefit electron competitive capability of methanogens, recovering CH4 production activity. Conductive nanomaterials stimulate the excretion of extracellular polymeric substances, which can prevent cells from nano-cytotoxicity. Future perspectives about unraveling mitigation mechanisms induced by conductive materials in methanogenesis processes are further discussed.
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- Qidong Yin
- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China.
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Impact of Nanoscale Magnetite and Zero Valent Iron on the Batch-Wise Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Food Waste and Waste-Activated Sludge. WATER 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/w12051283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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As a potential approach for enhanced energy generation from anaerobic digestion, iron-based conductive nanoparticles have been proposed to enhance the methane production yield and rate. In this study, the impact of two different types of iron nanoparticles, namely the nano-zero-valent-iron particles (NZVIs) and magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles (NPs) was investigated, using batch test under mesophilic conditions (35 °C). Magnetite NPs have been applied in doses of 25, 50 and 80 mg/L, corresponding to 13.1, 26.2 and 41.9 mg magnetite NPs/gTS of substrate, respectively. The results reveal that supplementing anaerobic batches with magnetite NPs at a dose of 25 mg/L induces an insignificant effect on hydrolysis and methane production. However, incubation with 50 and 80 mg/L magnetite NPs have instigated comparable positive impact with hydrolysis percentages reaching approximately 95% compared to 63% attained in control batches, in addition to a 50% enhancement in methane production yield. A biodegradability percentage of 94% was achieved with magnetite NP doses of 50 and 80 mg/L, compared to only 62.7% obtained with control incubation. NZVIs were applied in doses of 20, 40 and 60 mg/L, corresponding to 10.8, 21.5 and 32.2 mg NZVIs/gTS of substrate, respectively. The results have shown that supplementing anaerobic batches with NZVIs revealed insignificant impact, most probably due to the agglomeration of NZVI particles and consequently the reduction in available surface area, making the applied doses insufficient for measurable effect.
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Xu H, Chang J, Wang H, Liu Y, Zhang X, Liang P, Huang X. Enhancing direct interspecies electron transfer in syntrophic-methanogenic associations with (semi)conductive iron oxides: Effects and mechanisms. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 695:133876. [PMID: 31756846 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.133876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Revised: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Anaerobic digestion is an effective biological treatment process that produces methane by degrading organic compounds in waste/wastewater. It is a complicated microbial process by metabolic interactions among different types of microorganisms. In this process, efficient interspecies electron transfer between secondary fermenting bacteria and methanogens is the critical process for fast and effective methanogenesis. In syntrophic metabolism, hydrogen or formate has been considered as the conventional electron carrier transferring electrons from secondary fermenting bacteria to hydrogenotrophic methanogens. Recently, direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) without the involvement of dissolved redox mediators is arousing great concerns and has been regarded as a more efficient and thermodynamically favorable interspecies electron transfer pathway for methanogenesis. Interspecies electron exchange through DIET is accomplished via the membrane-bound cytochromes or conductive pili. Several kinds of exogenously-added conductive or semiconductive iron oxides have been discovered to greatly enhance anaerobic methanogenesis through promoting DIET. Different (semi)conductive iron oxides give a boost to DIET through different mechanisms based on the physicochemical properties of the iron oxides and the reciprocal interactions between iron oxides and functional microorganisms. In this review, the current understanding of interspecies electron transfer in syntrophic-methanogenic consortions is summarized, the effects and deep-rooted mechanisms of (semi)conductive iron oxides on methanogenesis and DIET are discussed, and possible future perspectives and development directions are suggested for DIET via (semi)conductive iron oxides in anaerobic digestion.
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- Hui Xu
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Yin Q, Wu G. Advances in direct interspecies electron transfer and conductive materials: Electron flux, organic degradation and microbial interaction. Biotechnol Adv 2019; 37:107443. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2019.107443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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