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Bafrani AH, Mirbagheri SA, Shafiepour E, Kinsley C, Stefanakis A. Investigating the effect of hydraulic residence time, artificial aeration and plants presence on different constructed wetland designs treating oil industry effluent. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 370:122348. [PMID: 39244923 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Constructed Wetlands (CW) have gained popularity over the last decades due to their cost-effectiveness, easy and simple operation and environmental compatibility in wastewater treatment. This ecological engineering technology appears particularly ideal for low-income regions. In this study, three widely used CW types (horizontal flow, vertical flow, and hybrid CW) were constructed and evaluated for their effectiveness in removing various pollution parameters (BOD5, COD, TSS, NH4-N, NO3-N, and TP) from an industrial effluent. Different configurations were tested such as CW type, hydraulic residence time, plants presence, and artificial aeration. Results showed that the hybrid CW configuration (i.e., vertical flow CW followed by horizontal subsurface flow CW) achieved the highest removal rates of all pollutants, i.e., more than 90% of BOD5, COD, TSS, and NH4-N. The single horizontal flow and vertical flow CW designs showed variations in the removal of NO3-N and TP (less than 30%), which were significantly improved (50% and 70%, respectively) by using the hybrid CW system. Artificial aeration significantly improves the performance of the CW system, especially for ammonia nitrogen and organic matter removal, while plants presence is also beneficial in the treatment performance. An 8-days HRT seems to be adequate for high removal rates in passive CW designs, though in aerated wetlands a lower HRT of 4 days seems sufficient. These findings suggest that the hybrid CW system could be a promising option for efficient wastewater treatment in developing regions.
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- Ali Hasani Bafrani
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Laboratory of Environmental Engineering and Management, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, 73100, Chania, Greece.
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Sha H, Song X, Abdullah Al-Dhabi N, Zeng T, Mao Y, Fu Y, Liu Z, Wang G, Tang W. Effects of biochar layer position on treatment performance and microbial community in subsurface flow constructed wetlands for removal of cadmium and lead. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 394:130194. [PMID: 38086466 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130194] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Levels of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) correspond to common composition in acid mine wastewater of Hunan Province of China. The removal path of Cd and Pb and the structure of microbial community were investigated by developing constructed wetlands (CWs) with different layer positions of biochar. The biochar as a layer at the bottom of CW (BCW) system exhibited maximum Cd and Pb removal efficiencies of 96.6-98.6% and 97.2-98.9%, respectively. Compared with original soil, BCW increased the relative proportions of Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Acidobacteriota, Verrucomicrobiota, Desulfobacterota, Armatimonadota, Bacteroidota, Patescibacteria, Basidiomycota (phylum level) and Burkholderia-Caballeronia-Paraburkholderia, Citrifermentans, Chthonomonadales, Cellulomonas, Geothrix, Terracidiphilus, Gallionellaceae, Microbacterium, Vanrija, Apiotrichum, Saitozyma, Fusarium (genus level). The concentrations of Cd and Pb were positively correlated with the abundance of Verrucomicrobiota, Basidiomycota (phylum level), and Methylacidiphilaceae, Meyerozyma, Vanrija (genus level). This study demonstrates that BCW system can improve removal performance toward Cd and Pb, as well as alter microbial community.
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- Haichao Sha
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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Mao H, Zhao W, Yang X, Sheng L, Zhu S. Recruitment and metabolomics between Canna indica and rhizosphere bacteria under Cr stress. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1187982. [PMID: 37655347 PMCID: PMC10465350 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1187982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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It is of positive significance to explore the mechanism of antioxidant and metabolic response of Canna indica under Cr stress mediated by rhizosphere niche. However, the mechanisms of recruitment and interaction of rhizosphere microorganisms in plants still need to be fully understood. This study combined physiology, microbiology, and metabolomics, revealing the interaction between C. indica and rhizosphere microorganisms under Cr stress. The results showed that Cr stress increased the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) and oxygen-free radicals (ROS) in plants. At the same time, the activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, POD, and APX) and the contents of glutathione (GSH) and soluble sugar were increased. In addition, Cr stress decreased the α diversity index of C. indica rhizosphere bacterial community and changed its community structure. The dominant bacteria, namely, Actinobacteriota, Proteobacteria, and Chloroflexi accounted for 75.16% of the total sequence. At the same time, with the extension of stress time, the colonization amount of rhizosphere-dominant bacteria increased significantly, and the metabolites secreted by roots were associated with the formation characteristics of Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and other specific bacteria. Five critical metabolic pathways were identified by metabolome analysis, involving 79 differentially expressed metabolites, which were divided into 15 categories, mainly including lipids, terpenoids, and flavonoids. In conclusion, this study revealed the recruitment and interaction response mechanism between C. indica and rhizosphere bacteria under Cr stress through multi-omics methods, providing the theoretical basis for the remediation of Cr-contaminated soil.
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- The Karst Environmental Geological Hazard Prevention of Key Laboratory of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Eco-Environment Engineering, Guizhou Minzu University, Guiyang, China
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Muduli M, Choudhary M, Ray S. Remediation and characterization of emerging and environmental pollutants from residential wastewater using a nature-based system. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:45750-45767. [PMID: 36707474 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25553-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The nature-based systems (NBS) are nature inspired, unflagging, efficient, and budget friendly ideas that evolved as ideal technologies for wastewater treatment. The present study deals with the purification of residential wastewater through the NBS, covering three seasons. The NBS embedded with the Canna lily effectively eliminated organic matter, nutrients, and heavy metals. Nearly 57.2-75.2% COD, 69.9-83.2% BOD, 73.4-90.6% TSS, 51.1-71.6% PO43--P, 66.3-84.8% NH4+-N, 52-61.5% NO3--N, and 68-70.6% NO2--N removal were achieved. Heavy metals like Al, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, and Pb were removed, with a 98.25% reduction in the total bacterial count. The pollutant removal's kinetics was calculated using first-order kinetics. The mass removal rate of BOD was high in monsoon (22.3 g/m2/d), and COD was high in summer (36.4 g/m2/d). Organic compound removal (65.2%), including emerging pollutants, was observed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS) analysis of water and Canna samples. Wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (WDXRF) studied the elements and oxides retention by media and accumulation by the plant. The CHN content of the Canna and its morphological study was checked using the carbon CHNS analyzer and scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX), respectively. The performance of the NBS was validated using variance, correlation, and principal component analysis (PCA). This study shows the NBS effects on the remediation of environmental and emerging contaminants from residential wastewater and further use it for horticultural activities, thereby achieving sustainable development goals.
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- Monali Muduli
- Analytical and Environmental Science Division & Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, G.B. Marg, Bhavnagar, 364002, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Analytical and Environmental Science Division & Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, G.B. Marg, Bhavnagar, 364002, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Analytical and Environmental Science Division & Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, G.B. Marg, Bhavnagar, 364002, India. .,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Tejeda A, Valencia-Botín AJ, Zurita F. Resistance evaluation of Canna indica, Cyperus papyrus, Iris sibirica, and Typha latifolia to phytotoxic characteristics of diluted tequila vinasses in wetland microcosms. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2022:1-10. [PMID: 36382673 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2022.2145266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Tequila vinasse has a high contaminating capacity due to its physicochemical characteristics. Efficient and low-cost alternative treatments are required to reduce and control the environmental impacts caused by raw vinasse discharges, mainly from micro and small factories. One option is wetland technologies in which vegetation plays an important role in the proper functioning of the system; thus, the species to be used must be properly selected based on their resistance and tolerance to the toxic effects of vinasse. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the resistance of four macrophyte species to tequila vinasse in wetland microcosms that is, Canna indica, Cyperus papyrus, Iris sibirica, and Typha latifolia which were exposed to 5, 7, 10, 12, and 15% of vinasse diluted with domestic wastewater. The control parameters (relative content, evapotranspiration, pH, electrical conductivity, and apparent color) showed that the plants in general developed stress symptoms. However, statistical analysis revealed a significant difference (p < 0.05) between plant species and vinasse treatments, further evidencing that I. sibirica is the species with the greatest potential to be used as emergent vegetation in treatment wetlands for the purification of tequila vinasse.
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- Allan Tejeda
- Environmental Quality Research Center, Centro Universitario de la Ciénega, University of Guadalajara, Ocotlán, Mexico
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- Environmental Quality Research Center, Centro Universitario de la Ciénega, University of Guadalajara, Ocotlán, Mexico
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- Environmental Quality Research Center, Centro Universitario de la Ciénega, University of Guadalajara, Ocotlán, Mexico
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Potential of Canna indica in Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment: A Review. CONSERVATION 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/conservation2030034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This article reviews investigations in which Canna indica was utilized in constructed wetlands (CW) for wastewater treatment of a variety types. It is strongly urged that ornamental flowering plants be used in CWs as monoculture or mixed species to improve the appearance of CWs whilst still treating wastewater. Plants play important roles in CWs by giving the conditions for physical filtration of wastewater, a large specific surface area for microbial growth, and a source of carbohydrates for bacteria. They absorb nutrients and integrate them into plant tissues. They release oxygen into the substrate, establishing a zone in which aerobic microorganisms can thrive and chemical oxidation can occur. They also provide wildlife habitat and make wastewater treatment system more visually attractive. The selection of plant species for CW is an important aspect during the CW design process. Canna indica’s effectiveness in CWs has shown encouraging results for eliminating contaminants from wastewater. There is still a scarcity of information on the mechanisms involved in removal of specific contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, hormones, pesticides and steroids and their potential toxicity to the plants. Therefore, this paper reviews some published information about the performance of Canna indica in wastewater treatment, as well as potential areas for future research.
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