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Alakayleh Z, Al-Akayleh F, Al-Remawi M, Mahyoob W, Hajar HAA, Esaifan M, Shawabkeh R. Utilizing olive leaves biomass as an efficient adsorbent for ciprofloxacin removal: characterization, isotherm, kinetic, and thermodynamic analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:562. [PMID: 38769235 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12712-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Olive leaves were utilized to produce activated biomass for the removal of ciprofloxacin (CIP) from water. The raw biomass (ROLB) was activated with sodium hydroxide, phosphoric acid, and Dead Sea water to create co-precipitated adsorbent (COLB) with improved adsorption performance. The characteristics of the ROLB and COLB were examined using SEM images, BET surface area analyzer, and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. COLB has a BET surface area of 7.763 m2/g, markedly higher than ROLB's 2.8 m2/g, indicating a substantial increase in adsorption sites. Through investigations on operational parameters, the optimal adsorption efficiency was achieved by COLB is 77.9% within 60 min, obtained at pH 6, and CIP concentration of 2 mg/mL. Isotherm studies indicated that both Langmuir and Freundlich models fit the adsorption data well for CIP onto ROLB and COLB, with R2 values exceeding 0.95, suggesting effective monolayer and heterogeneous surface adsorption. The Langmuir model revealed maximum adsorption capacities of 636 mg/g for ROLB and 1243 mg/g for COLB, highlighting COLB's superior adsorption capability attributed to its enhanced surface characteristics post-modification. Kinetic data fitting the pseudo-second-order model with R2 of 0.99 for ROLB and 1 for COLB, along with a higher calculated qe for COLB, suggest its modified surface provides more effective binding sites for CIP, enhancing adsorption capacity. Thermodynamic analysis revealed that the adsorption process is spontaneous (∆Go < 0), and exothermic (∆Ho < 0), and exhibits a decrease in randomness (∆So < 0) as the process progresses. The ΔH° value of 10.6 kJ/mol for ROLB signifies physisorption, whereas 35.97 kJ/mol for COLB implies that CIP adsorption on COLB occurs through a mixed physicochemical process.
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- Zuhier Alakayleh
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Mutah University, Mutah, Karak, 61710, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, 11196, Jordan
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- Chemical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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An P, Yang J, Wang T, Lu S, Wang D, Wang Z, Sun CL, Qin C, Li J. Layer-by-layer assembly of homopolypeptide polyelectrolytes on asymmetric nanochannels for the detection of nickel ions. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:2654-2660. [PMID: 38623688 DOI: 10.1039/d4ay00422a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Nickel stands out as one of the prevalent heavy metal ionic pollutants found in water. It is urgent to devise a simple, efficient, budget-friendly, highly-selective and proficient method for detecting Ni(II). This work reports an approach to design a nanofluidic diode for the ultrasensitive and label-free detection of nickel ions based on layer-by-layer assembly of polyarginine (PA) and polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) on the inner surface of asymmetric nanochannels. We can tune the adsorption/desorption characteristics of the asymmetric nanochannels for Ni2+ by adjusting the pH changes, i.e., the PA-γ-PGA modified nanochannels adsorb Ni2+ at pH 6 and desorb at pH 3 in aqueous solution. This pivotal adjustment facilitates the reusable and specific detection of nickel ions with a detection limit of 1 × 10-8 M. Moreover, the system demonstrates commendable stability and recyclability, enhancing its practical applicability. This innovative system holds promise for recognizing and detecting nickel ions in diverse environments such as water, blood, and cells. The robust performance and adaptability of our proposed system instill confidence in its potential for future applications.
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- Pengrong An
- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127, Youyi Road (West), Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, 710072, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127, Youyi Road (West), Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, 710072, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127, Youyi Road (West), Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, 710072, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127, Youyi Road (West), Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, 710072, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127, Youyi Road (West), Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, 710072, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127, Youyi Road (West), Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, 710072, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry (SKLAOC), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, No. 222, Tianshui Road (South), Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, 730000, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127, Youyi Road (West), Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, 710072, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, No. 127, Youyi Road (West), Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, 710072, P. R. China.
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Tsai SY, Chang CK, Wei PY, Huang SY, Gavahian M, Santoso SP, Hsieh CW. Effective Removal of Different Heavy Metals Ion (Cu, Pb, and Cd) from Aqueous Solutions by Various Molecular Weight and Salt Types of Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid. Molecules 2024; 29:1054. [PMID: 38474566 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29051054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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In light of industrial developments, water pollution by heavy metals as hazardous chemicals has garnered attention. Addressing the urgent need for efficient heavy metal removal from aqueous environments, this study delves into using poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) for the bioflocculation of heavy metals. Utilizing γ-PGA variants from Bacillus subtilis with different molecular weights and salt forms (Na-bonded and Ca-bonded), the research evaluates their adsorption capacities for copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd) ions. It was found that Na-bonded γ-PGA with a high molecular weight showed the highest heavy metal adsorption (92.2-98.3%), particularly at a 0.5% concentration which exhibited the highest adsorption efficiency. Additionally, the study investigated the interaction of γ-PGA in mixed heavy metal environments, and it was discovered that Na-γ-PGA-HM at a 0.5% concentration showed a superior adsorption efficiency for Pb ions (85.4%), highlighting its selectivity as a potential effective biosorbent for wastewater treatment. This research not only enlightens the understanding of γ-PGA's role in heavy metal remediation but also underscores its potential as a biodegradable and non-toxic alternative for environmental cleanup. The findings pave the way for further exploration into the mechanisms and kinetics of γ-PGA's adsorption properties.
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- Sheng-Yen Tsai
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, South Dist., Taichung City 402202, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, South Dist., Taichung City 402202, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, South Dist., Taichung City 402202, Taiwan
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, No. 43 Yindou Rd., Xiamen 361021, China
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- Department of Food Science, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Surabaya 60114, Indonesia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Daan Dist., Taipei 106221, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, South Dist., Taichung City 402202, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung City 404333, Taiwan
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Ma S, Ji J, Mou Y, Shen X, Xu S. Enhanced adsorption for trivalent antimony by nano-zero-valent iron-loaded biochar: performance, mechanism, and sustainability. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:112536-112547. [PMID: 37831269 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30299-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The discharge of tailing leachate and metallurgical wastewater has led to an increasing trend of water pollution. In this study, nZVI-modified low-temperature biochar was used to adsorb Sb(III) from water. The adsorption capacity and speed of nZVI-BC were better than those of BC, and the best adsorption effect was observed for 4nZVI-BC, with 93.60 mg·g-1 maximum adsorptive capacity, which was 208.61% higher than the original BC. The Langmuir and Temkin models were well fitted (R2 ≥ 0.99), and PSO was more in line with the 4nZVI-BC adsorption process, indicating that the adsorption was a monolayer physico-chemical adsorption. The combination of XRD, FTIR, and XPS characterization demonstrated that the adsorption mechanism predominantly included redox reactions, complexation, and electrostatic interactions. The thermodynamic results demonstrated that 4nZVI-BC adsorption on Sb(III) was a spontaneous endothermic process. Additionally, the order of the influence of interfering ions on 4nZVI-BC was CO32- > H2PO4- > SO42- > Cl-. After three repeated uses and adsorption-desorption, the adsorption ratio of Sb(III) by 4nZVI-BC was still as high as 90% and 65%, respectively. This study provides a theoretical reference for the exploration and development of Sb(III) removal technologies for aquatic environments.
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- Siyi Ma
- Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China.
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China.
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Li F, Yang B, Yang F, Wu J, Chen J, Song S, Jia J. Stabilization mechanism of Pb with an amino- and mercapto-polymer to assist phytoremediation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 442:130139. [PMID: 36303361 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130139] [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: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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An important concern during phytoremediation of heavy metal contamination in soils is the risk of leaching of heavy metals before they can be taken up by plants. The most effective method is to use heavy metal stabilizers. However, the stabilization without selectivity will greatly inhibit the phytoremediation effect of all heavy metals. A novel polymer with amino and mercapto groups named as AMP has been prepared as a new exclusive soil stabilizer for Pb. The adsorption of AMP toward Pb belonged to a monolayer adsorption and chemical process. The adsorption capacity of Pb increased with the increase of pH and initial Pb concentration, and obeyed the Langmuir model and pseudo-second-order model, respectively. An amazing maximum adsorption capacity of 588 mg Pb g-1 was reached for AMP when initial concentration was 300 mg Pb L-1, while K2 of 0.594 g mg-1 min-1 was obtained when the initial Pb concentration was 2.0 mg L-1. The distribution coefficient of AMP to Pb in the mixture of five heavy metals was as high as 3110 mL g-1, which was at least 7-fold greater than those of other heavy metals, exhibiting high selective to Pb. AMP showed a fast, large adsorption capacity and good selectivity due to the abundance of sulfhydryl and amino functional groups in the polymer and their interaction with metal ions. The effects of AMP in soil remediation were further tested by a soil column leaching experiment and a pot experiment, and the good stabilization effect of AMP on Pb and the less effect on bioavailability of other heavy metals at recommended doses were verified. This study was expected to solve the problem of leaching risk of the target metal such as Pb in sludge during land use. It provided a new idea of exclusive stabilization to assist phytoremediation of non-target heavy metals by reducing the leaching risk of some special target metal.
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- Feili Li
- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China
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Nair P, Navale GR, Dharne MS. Poly-gamma-glutamic acid biopolymer: a sleeping giant with diverse applications and unique opportunities for commercialization. BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY 2023; 13:4555-4573. [PMID: 33824848 PMCID: PMC8016157 DOI: 10.1007/s13399-021-01467-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Poly-gamma-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a biodegradable, non-toxic, ecofriendly, and non-immunogenic biopolymer. Its phenomenal properties have gained immense attention in the field of regenerative medicine, the food industry, wastewater treatment, and even in 3D printing bio-ink. The γ-PGA has the potential to replace synthetic non-degradable counterparts, but the main obstacle is the high production cost and lower productivity. Extensive research has been carried out to reduce the production cost by using different waste; however, it is unable to match the commercialization needs. This review focuses on the biosynthetic mechanism of γ-PGA, its production using the synthetic medium as well as different wastes by L-glutamic acid-dependent and independent microbial strains. Furthermore, various metabolic engineering strategies and the recovery processes for γ-PGA and their possible applications are discussed. Finally, highlights on the challenges and unique approaches to reduce the production cost and to increase the productivity for commercialization of γ-PGA are also summarized.
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- Pranav Nair
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- National Collection of Industrial Microorganisms (NCIM), CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, 411008 India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- National Collection of Industrial Microorganisms (NCIM), CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, 411008 India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- National Collection of Industrial Microorganisms (NCIM), CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, 411008 India
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Xu J, Xing Y, Wang J, Yang Y, Ye C, Sun R. Effect of poly-γ-glutamic acid on the phytoremediation of ramie (Boehmeria nivea L.) in the Hg-contaminated soil. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 312:137280. [PMID: 36403812 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Farmlands around the Hg mining areas have suffered from severe Hg contamination issues, triggering a phenomenon of high Hg content in crops, and subsequently threatening human health. In this study, ramie (Boehmeria nivea L.) assisted with poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) was employed to remediate the Hg-contaminated soil through incubation experiments. After the soil was amended with γ-PGA, the leaf Hg content increased by 4.4-fold, and the translocation factor value even reached 3.5, indicating that γ-PGA could dramatically enhance the translocation of Hg from root and stem to leaf. γ-PGA could induce the transformation of potentially available Hg to available fractions, resulting in the soil Hg being more bioavailable. Batch trials verified that γ-PGA could mask the adsorption function of Hg ions by soil organic matter, significantly stimulating the desorption of Hg ions from the soil. As a result, the soil Hg would transfer to the aqueous phase and be assimilated by the root of ramie more easily and effectively. The γ-PGA chelated Hg is hydrophilic and has a high affinity with -SH and -S-; thereby, it can easily stride over the Casparian strip, enter the vessel, be translocated upwards, be sequestered in the tissues of leaf, and be incorporated irreversibly. This study can provide a new method for the remediation of Hg-contaminated soil.
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- Jing Xu
- School of Chemistry and Material, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Chemistry and Material, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Chemistry and Material, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Material, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Chemistry and Material, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Chanthasa C, Sazawa K, Kuramitz H. Removal of humic acid interference in soil enzymatic analysis using poly-γ-glutamic acid. ANAL SCI 2023; 39:123-129. [PMID: 36404370 DOI: 10.1007/s44211-022-00219-y] [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: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Soil enzymes are biological indicators in environmental and agricultural monitoring. However, brownish humic acid (HA) in samples interferes significantly with various analytical methods, especially in optical-based techniques. Here, we implemented a coagulation-flocculation process to carry out continuously an enzymatic reaction without separation and transfer of a sample solution. The elimination of HA in a soil suspension using poly-γ-glutamic acid (PGA) by coagulation to minimize the HA interference in soil enzymatic analysis was investigated. As a result of the optimization of preliminary parameters, the removal efficiency of HA was > 92% in 100 mg L-1 HA in neutral pH, using 100 mg L-1 PGA and aluminum trivalent as a coagulant aid. However, the fluorescent intensity of the enzyme product (i.e., 4-methylumbelliferone) decreases by about 50% as HA was removed under the conditions used. A decrease in the enzymatic detection of 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) was not observed from treated samples even though the initial level of HA was different. The results suggested that the coagulation-flocculation approach is suitable for the reduction of HA interference, while maintaining target analyte detection. Therefore, the proposed sample treatment can be used to examine enzyme activity based on TMB product detection without regular standard addition calibration.
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- Chanika Chanthasa
- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, University of Toyama, Gofuku 3190, Toyama, 930-8555, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, University of Toyama, Gofuku 3190, Toyama, 930-8555, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, University of Toyama, Gofuku 3190, Toyama, 930-8555, Japan.
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Wang LL, Liu YM, Liu HM, Shi QS, Peng RQ, Xie XB. The role of structural evolution in the complexation and flocculation of heavy metals by the microbial product poly-γ-glutamic acid. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136441. [PMID: 36116632 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136441] [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: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The process and mechanism of heavy metal flocculation with extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) secreted by microorganisms, are crucial to their fate in natural environment, wastewater treatment and soil bioremediation applications. However, the structural features of EPS and the relationship between these features and the flocculation process and mechanism remain unclear. In the present study, structural features of the microbial product poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) complexed with the heavy metal ions Pb2+ and Cu2+ were characterized and the evolution of these features was identified as having a key role in the flocculation process and mechanism. The secondary structure of the γ-PGA-Pb complex changed significantly, while that of the γ-PGA-Cu complex was only slightly altered. The significant structural change in γ-PGA-Pb was found to be responsible for the combination of residual COOH and Pb2+, promoting the bridging of inter-colloids and faster growth of hydrodynamic diameter. If the conformation changed sufficiently, such as with the γ-PGA-Pb complex in the pH range 4.6-6.2, pH had no impact on the conversion ratio. The unchanged structure of γ-PGA-Cu prevented the flocculation process, although the coordination mode of γ-PGA-Cu resulted in a higher biosorption capacity. This in-depth molecular-level study provides insight into the γ-PGA flocculation mechanism, promoting the use of γ-PGA and γ-PGA producing microorganisms for application in various remediation strategies.
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- Ling-Ling Wang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510070, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510070, China.
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Suren S, Punyain W, Maneeintr K, Nootong K, Pancharoen U. The Simultaneous Elimination of Arsenic and Mercury Ions via Hollow Fiber Supported Liquid Membrane and Their Reaction Mechanisms: Experimental and Modeling Based on DFT and Generating Function. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Ghosh S, Othmani A, Malloum A, Ke Christ O, Onyeaka H, AlKafaas SS, Nnaji ND, Bornman C, Al-Sharify ZT, Ahmadi S, Dehghani MH, Mubarak NM, Tyagi I, Karri RR, Koduru JR, Suhas. Removal of mercury from industrial effluents by adsorption and advanced oxidation processes: A comprehensive review. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Qiu Y, Zhang Z, Zhang T, Zhang P. Sulfide modifies physicochemical properties and mercury adsorption of microplastics. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 848:157802. [PMID: 35931169 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) tend to accumulate and undergo a sulfur weathering process that leads to significant surface changes in sulfur-rich anaerobic environments, such as sewage and wastewater treatment plants. Aged MPs can have a profound impact on environmental behaviors of various toxic pollutants, especially heavy metals. Although previous studies have investigated the adsorption characteristics of metal ions on MPs that are aged in aerobic environments, the sorptive interactions of sulfur-aged MPs in anaerobic environments with mercury, i.e., Hg(II), are largely unknown. In this study, laboratory investigations were conducted to study the sorptive behaviors of Hg(II) by six common MPs treated anaerobically in the presence of sulfide. Adsorption isotherms show that the sulfur aging process greatly enhances the MP sorption capacity of Hg(II). The mechanisms including changes in the specific surface area, electrostatic interactions, surface precipitation, and surface functional groups are responsible for the enhanced adsorption capacities of sulfur-aged MPs. The thiol group that forms on the MP surface plays a dominant role in enhancing the MP adsorption capacity of Hg(II), which is determined by the formation of unsaturated bonds in the molecular chains of MPs. Furthermore, the pathways of surface chemical transformation of MPs during sulfur aging have been proposed. This study promotes our understanding of the potential hazard of MPs as well as the fate and transport of heavy metals in the presence of aged MPs.
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- Ye Qiu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Rd., Tianjin 300350, China; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Rd., Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Rd., Tianjin 300350, China.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau.
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Traiwongsa N, Suren S, Pancharoen U, Nootong K, Maneeintr K, Punyain W, Lothongkum AW. Mechanisms of Mercury Ions Separation by Non-toxic Organic Liquid Membrane via DFT, Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Mass Transfer Model. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.10.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Yaashikaa PR, Senthil Kumar P, Karishma S. Review on biopolymers and composites - Evolving material as adsorbents in removal of environmental pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113114. [PMID: 35331699 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The presence of pollutants and toxic contaminants in water sources makes it unfit to run through. Though various conventional techniques are on deck, development of new technologies are vital for wastewater treatment and recycling. Polymers have been intensively utilized recently in many industries owing to their unique characteristics. Biopolymers resembles natural alternative to synthetic polymers that can be prepared by linking the monomeric units covalently. Despite the obvious advantages of biopolymers, few reviews have been conducted. This review focuses on biopolymers and composites as suitable adsorbent material for removing pollutants present in environment. The classification of biopolymers and their composites based on the sources, methods of preparation and their potential applications are discussed in detail. Biopolymers have the potentiality of substituting conventional adsorbents due to its unique characteristics. Biopolymer based membranes and effective methods of utilization of biopolymers as suitable adsorbent materials are also briefly elaborated. The mechanism of biopolymers and their membrane-based adsorption has been briefly reviewed. In addition, the methods of regeneration and reuse of used biopolymer based adsorbents are highlighted. The comprehensive content on fate of biopolymer after adsorption is given in brief. Finally, this review concludes the future investigations in recent trends in application of biopolymer in various fields in view of eco-friendly and economic perspectives.
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- P R Yaashikaa
- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, 602105, India
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Recyclable 3D Konjac glucomannan/graphene oxide aerogel loaded with ZIF-67 for comprehensive adsorption of methylene blue and methyl orange. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Effects of Amendments and Indigenous Microorganisms on the Growth and Cd and Pb Uptake of Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum L.) in Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soils. TOXICS 2022; 10:toxics10080408. [PMID: 35893841 PMCID: PMC9332394 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10080408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Heavy metal (HM) contamination of soils is a worldwide problem with adverse consequences to the environment and human health. For the safe production of vegetables in contaminated soil, efficient soil amendments need to be applied such as nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HAP) and poly γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA), which can mitigate heavy metal uptake and enhance crop yield. However, the combined effects of soil amendments and indigenous microorganisms (IMOs) on HMs immobilisation and accumulation by crops have received little attention. We established a pot experiment to investigate the effects of IMOs combined with n-HAP and γ-PGA on coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) growth and its Cd and Pb uptake in two acidic soils contaminated with HMs. The study demonstrated that applying n-HAP, with and without IMOs, significantly increased shoot dry biomass and reduced plant Cd and Pb uptake and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) extractable Cd and Pb concentrations in most cases. However, γ-PGA, with and without IMOs, only reduced soil DTPA-extractable Pb concentrations in slightly contaminated soil with 0.29 mg/kg Cd and 50.9 mg/kg Pb. Regardless of amendments, IMOs independently increased shoot dry biomass and soil DTPA-extractable Cd concentrations in moderately contaminated soil with 1.08 mg/kg Cd and 100.0 mg/kg Pb. A synergistic effect was observed with a combined IMOs and n-HAP treatment, where DTPA-extractable Cd and Pb concentrations decreased in slightly contaminated soil compared with the independent IMOs and n-HAP treatments. The combined treatment of γ-PGA and IMOs substantially increased shoot dry biomass in moderately contaminated soil. These results indicate that solo n-HAP enhanced plant growth and soil Cd and Pb immobilisation, and mitigated Cd and Pb accumulation in shoots. However, the combination of n-HAP and IMOs was optimal for stabilising and reducing HMs' uptake and promoting plant growth in contaminated soil, suggesting its potential for safe crop production.
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Abidli A, Huang Y, Ben Rejeb Z, Zaoui A, Park CB. Sustainable and efficient technologies for removal and recovery of toxic and valuable metals from wastewater: Recent progress, challenges, and future perspectives. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 292:133102. [PMID: 34914948 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133102] [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: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Due to their numerous effects on human health and the natural environment, water contamination with heavy metals and metalloids, caused by their extensive use in various technologies and industrial applications, continues to be a huge ecological issue that needs to be urgently tackled. Additionally, within the circular economy management framework, the recovery and recycling of metals-based waste as high value-added products (VAPs) is of great interest, owing to their high cost and the continuous depletion of their reserves and natural sources. This paper reviews the state-of-the-art technologies developed for the removal and recovery of metal pollutants from wastewater by providing an in-depth understanding of their remediation mechanisms, while analyzing and critically discussing the recent key advances regarding these treatment methods, their practical implementation and integration, as well as evaluating their advantages and remaining limitations. Herein, various treatment techniques are covered, including adsorption, reduction/oxidation, ion exchange, membrane separation technologies, solvents extraction, chemical precipitation/co-precipitation, coagulation-flocculation, flotation, and bioremediation. A particular emphasis is placed on full recovery of the captured metal pollutants in various reusable forms as metal-based VAPs, mainly as solid precipitates, which is a powerful tool that offers substantial enhancement of the remediation processes' sustainability and cost-effectiveness. At the end, we have identified some prospective research directions for future work on this topic, while presenting some recommendations that can promote sustainability and economic feasibility of the existing treatment technologies.
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- Abdelnasser Abidli
- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada; Institute for Water Innovation (IWI), Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 55 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A4, Canada.
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada; Institute for Water Innovation (IWI), Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 55 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A4, Canada; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada; Institute for Water Innovation (IWI), Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 55 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A4, Canada.
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Johnson LC, Akinmola AT, Scholz C. Poly(glutamic acid): From natto to drug delivery systems. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Mu Y, Tang D, Mao L, Zhang D, Zhou P, Zhi Y, Zhang J. Phytoremediation of secondary saline soil by halophytes with the enhancement of γ-polyglutamic acid. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 285:131450. [PMID: 34246095 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Soil salinization has severely affected the quality of tillage land in China, and most greenhouse soils in Shanghai suburb suffer from secondary salinization with high salinity levels dominated by Ca2+, Mg2+ and NO3-. In this work, a sandy loam soil (Calcaric Fluvisols) contaminated by the above ions was selected as research object, and the binding conditions and abilities of γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) to water-soluble Ca2+ and Mg2+ in the soil were examined, and then pot experiments were conducted to remove Ca2+, Mg2+ and NO3- by two halophytes (Sedum aizoon L., Sesbania cannabina Pers.) integrated with γ-PGA application. The results showed that under the conditions of adding 1000 mg L-1γ-PGA (pH 7) and 25 °C, the binding efficiencies of Ca2+ and Mg2+ were 51.59% and 68.03%, respectively. Compared with Sesbania cannabina Pers., Sedum aizoon L. displayed better remediation performance for the soil with γ-PGA application in pot experiments, and the removal efficiencies of Ca2+, Mg2+ and NO3- reached 93.25%, 94.78% and 84.26% after applying 1000 mg L-1γ-PGA for 56 d, respectively. Moreover, γ-PGA application could mitigate salt stress and promote plant growth, and activate antioxidant defense systems. Compared with the control, 1000 mg L-1γ-PGA application significantly increased plant height and fresh weight of Sedum aizoon L., and the removal efficiencies of Ca2+, Mg2+ and NO3- increased by 45.48%, 82.62% and 69.91%, respectively. In the future, more in-depth mechanism of joint effect and field-scale investigation need to be further studied.
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- Yue Mu
- College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Chongqing, 400715, China; School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 200240, China; Kaizhou Reform Research Center, Chongqing, 405400, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 200240, China; College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hunan University of Arts and Science, Changde, Hunan, 415000, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture (South), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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Biosorption of cationic Hg 2+ and Remazol brilliant blue anionic dye from binary solution using Gelidium corneum biomass. Sci Rep 2021; 11:20908. [PMID: 34686690 PMCID: PMC8536736 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00158-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Remazol brilliant blue (RBB) is an anthraquinone anionic dye that has several commercial uses, especially in the textile industries and is well-known for its detrimental impacts on marine life and the surrounding ecosystem. Mercury (Hg2+) is also one of the most severe hazardous environmental contaminants due to its bioaccumulation through the food chain and high toxicity to the human embryo and fetus. The biosorption potential of Gelidium corneum biomass for bioremoval of Hg2+ and RBB dye simultaneously from binary mixture was assessed. The effects of initial pH, contact time, Hg2+, RBB, and biomass concentrations on the biosorption process were investigated in 50 batch experiments using a Face-centered central composite design. The maximum removal percentage of Hg2+ (98.25%) was achieved in the run no. 14, under optimum experimental conditions: 200 mg/L Hg2+, 75 mg/L RBB, pH 5. At 30 °C, 4 g/L algal biomass was used, with a contact time of 180 min. Whereas, the maximum removal percentage of RBB (89.18%) was obtained in the run no. 49 using 200 mg/L Hg2+, 100 mg/L RBB, pH 5, 4 g/L algal biomass and 180 min of contact time. FTIR analysis of Gelidium corneum biomass surface demonstrated the presence of many functional groups that are important binding sites responsible for Hg2+ and RBB biosorption. SEM analysis showed apparent morphological alterations including surface shrinkage and the appearance of new shiny adsorbate ion particles on the Gelidium corneum biomass surface after the biosorption process. The EDX study reveals an additional optical absorption peak for Hg2+, confirming the role of Gelidium corneum biomass in Hg2+ biosorption. In conclusion, Gelidium corneum biomass has been shown to be an eco-friendly, sustainable, promising, cost-effective and biodegradable biosorbent to simultaneously biosorb Hg2+ and RBB dye from aquatic ecosystems.
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Inbaraj BS, Sridhar K, Chen BH. Removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from water by magnetic activated carbon nanocomposite from green tea waste. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 415:125701. [PMID: 34088189 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study aims to synthesize a magnetic activated carbon nanocomposite from green tea leaf waste (MNPs-GTAC) for evaluation of adsorption efficiency of 4 priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). MNPs-GTAC contained spherically-shaped MNPs with cubic spinel structure, surface area at 118.8 m2/g, particle size at 8.6 nm and saturation magnetization at 34.2 emu/g. PAH adsorption reached a plateau at an MNPs-GTAC dose of 50 or 60 mg/L, pH of 2-4 and ionic strength of 0.1-10%, with PAH reduction in the presence of humic acid being compensated by addition of 0.1% sodium chloride. Kinetics was rapid attaining 80% removal within 5 min and the pseudo-second-order rate decreased in this order: Benzo[a]anthracene>Chrysene>Benzo[b]fluoranthene>Benzo[a]pyrene. Isotherm modeling revealed a Langmuir type-2 shape with the maximum adsorption capacity being 28.08, 22.75, 19.14 and 15.86 mg/g for Benzo[b]fluoranthene, Benzo[a]pyrene, Chrysene and Benzo[a]anthracene, respectively. Temperature study showed the PAH adsorption to be an endothermic and spontaneous process with increased randomness at solid-solution interface. Acetonitrile could completely recover the adsorbed PAH and MNPs-GTAC was successfully recycled 5 times with a minimum loss. Application to mineral water showed 86-98% and 72-89% removal for PAHs spiked respectively at 0.1 and 1 mg/L, while a complete removal was attained in tap and river waters.
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- Department of Food Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan; Department of Nutrition, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
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The elimination of trace arsenic via hollow fiber supported liquid membrane: experiment and mathematical model. Sci Rep 2021; 11:11790. [PMID: 34083723 PMCID: PMC8175572 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91326-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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This work presents the elimination of arsenic ions from synthetic produced water via hollow fiber supported liquid membrane (HFSLM). Results demonstrate that arsenic ions in synthetic wastewater can be successfully treated to meet the wastewater standard as formulated by the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand. The discharged limit of arsenic from industrial wastewater must not be greater than 250 ppb. In a single-step operation, arsenic ions are extracted and stripped. Percentages of extraction and stripping proved to be 100% and 98%, respectively. Optimum conditions found proved to be 0.68 M Aliquat 336 dissolved in toluene as the liquid membrane, at pH 12 of feed solution, having a mixture of HCl and thiourea as the synergistic strippant, and flow rates of both feed and strippant solutions of 100 mL/min. A mathematical model, developed to predict the final concentration of arsenic ions in feed and strippant solutions, is seen to fit in well with the experimental results.
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Birajdar MS, Joo H, Koh WG, Park H. Natural bio-based monomers for biomedical applications: a review. Biomater Res 2021; 25:8. [PMID: 33795019 PMCID: PMC8015023 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-021-00208-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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In recent years, synthetic and semi-synthetic polymer materials have been widely used in various applications. Especially concerning biomedical applications, their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and non-toxicity have increased the interest of researchers to discover and develop new products for the well-being of humanity. Among the synthetic and semi-synthetic materials, the use of natural bio-based monomeric materials presents a possible novel avenue for the development of new biocompatible, biodegradable, and non-toxic products. The purpose of this article is to review the information on the role of natural bio-based monomers in biomedical applications. Increased eco-friendliness, biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and intrinsic biological activity are some of the attributes which make itaconic, succinic, citric, hyaluronic, and glutamic acids suitable potential materials for biomedical applications. Herein, we summarize the most recent advances in the field over the past ten years and specifically highlight new and interesting discoveries in biomedical applications. Natural origin acid-based bio-monomers for biomedical applications.
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- Mallinath S Birajdar
- Department of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Chen KY, Zeng WY. Adsorption of Cu(II) by Poly-γ-glutamate/Apatite Nanoparticles. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:962. [PMID: 33801104 PMCID: PMC8004108 DOI: 10.3390/polym13060962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Poly-γ-glutamate/apatite (PGA-AP) nanoparticles were prepared by chemical coprecipitation method in the presence of various concentrations of poly-γ-glutamate (γ-PGA). Powder X-ray diffraction pattern and energy-dispersive spectroscopy revealed that the main crystal phase of PGA-AP was hydroxyapatite. The immobilization of γ-PGA on PGA-AP was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and the relative amount of γ-PGA incorporation into PGA-AP was determined by thermal gravimetric analysis. Dynamic light scattering measurements indicated that the particle size of PGA-AP nanoparticles increased remarkably with the decrease of γ-PGA content. The adsorption of aqueous Cu(II) onto the PGA-AP nanoparticles was investigated in batch experiments with varying contact time, solution pH and temperature. Results illustrated that the adsorption of Cu(II) was very rapid during the initial adsorption period. The adsorption capacity of PGA-AP nanoparticles for Cu(II) was increased with the increase in the γ-PGA content, solution pH and temperature. At a pH of 6 and 60 °C, a higher equilibrium adsorption capacity of about 74.80 mg/g was obtained. The kinetic studies indicated that Cu(II) adsorption onto PGA-AP nanoparticles obeyed well the pseudo-second order model. The Langmuir isotherm model was fitted well to the adsorption equilibrium data. The results indicated that the adsorption behavior of PGA-AP nanoparticles for Cu(II) was mainly a monolayer chemical adsorption process. The maximum adsorption capacity of PGA-AP nanoparticles was estimated to be 78.99 mg/g.
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- Kuo-Yu Chen
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan;
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Wang Z, Tan W, Yang D, Zhang K, Zhao L, Xie Z, Xu T, Zhao Y, Wang X, Pan X, Zhang D. Mitigation of soil salinization and alkalization by bacterium-induced inhibition of evaporation and salt crystallization. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 755:142511. [PMID: 33022460 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Soil salinization and alkalization is one of the most devastating environmental problems, threatening the sustainable development of agriculture. Bio-amelioration using microorganisms such as bacteria is a promising method for the remediation of calcareous sodic and saline-sodic soil due to its high efficiency, low cost and environmental-friendly characteristics. In the present study, a salt resistant bacterium, Bacillus subtilis BSN-1, was isolated from arid region in Xinjiang, China, and its effects on salt crystallization during evaporation crystallization of saline-alkali soil solution were examined. It was found that the fermentation products of B. subtilis BSN-1, such as glutamic acid, significantly lowered the pH of saline soil solution because of the ionization of carboxyl. The complexation between Ca2+ and fermentation products inhibited the precipitation of Ca-P compounds as well, since the binding sites supplied for Ca2+ is one or two orders of magnitude than that for HPO42-. Moreover, the increased content of active phosphate is attributed to the chelation and adsorption exerted through carboxyl and amide bonds. These findings demonstrated that Bacillus subtilis BSN-1 suppressed the crystallization of phosphate and therefor increased the content of active phosphate, which may provide a promising solution for amendment and remediation of saline-alkali soil.
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- Ziyan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Bioremediation, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Bioremediation, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Bioremediation, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China.
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Maity S, Naskar N, Jana B, Lahiri S, Ganguly J. Fabrication of thiophene-chitosan hydrogel-trap for efficient immobilization of mercury (II) from aqueous environs. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 251:116999. [PMID: 33142568 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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The fabrication of thiophene-chitosan (TCS) hydrogel has been carried out to show the excellent binding performance of Hg(II) from an aqueous solution of heavy metal ions in presence of thiophene moiety within the hydrogel network. Thiophene moiety has been implanted within chitosan, a wild bio-resources, through a facile Schiff base condensation strategy with 2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde to develop a three-dimensional network of TCS hydrogel. The parameters influencing adsorption capacity such as pH, volume of functional agent, contact time, amount of the hydrogel are included to broaden the in-depth study for the adsorption window of Hg(II) followed by the desorption and reusability performance of TCS. The results indicate that the TCS hydrogel for Hg(II) followed pseudo-second-order kinetics. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), acts as a better eluent compared to HCl to desorb Hg(II) and even after recurring adsorption/desorption cycles, removal efficacy of TCS hydrogel could be retained.
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- Santu Maity
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Howrah, 711103, India
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, 1/AF Bidhannagar, Kolkata, 700064, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Howrah, 711103, India
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, 1/AF Bidhannagar, Kolkata, 700064, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Howrah, 711103, India.
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Mochizuki Y, Bud J, Liu J, Tsubouchi N. Production of Silicone Tetrachloride from Rice Husk by Chlorination and Performance of Mercury Adsorption from Aqueous Solution of the Chlorinated Residue. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:29110-29120. [PMID: 33225142 PMCID: PMC7675561 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c03789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The production of silicone tetrachloride (SiCl4) from rice husk char by chlorination was investigated, and the effect of the char preparation temperature on SiCl4 volatilization and the coexisting element species in the char was examined. The behavior of chlorine (Cl) and the change in pore properties during char chlorination were analyzed, and the reaction mechanism was discussed. The performance of Hg ion removal of the chlorination residue was also investigated. At 1000 °C chlorination, the optimum rice husk pyrolysis temperature for attaining high ash-release extent was 800 °C. Ash volatilization during char chlorination with heat treatment mainly occurred at >300 °C and reached a release extent of ∼75% by 1000 °C. Si and P volatilization started at >300 °C and reached 70-75% by 1000 °C. In contrast, Na and K the volatilization occurred at >700 °C, with a 50% volatilization extent by 1000 °C. Mg and Ca had a volatilization rate of <20% by 1000 °C. When the char was held at 1000 °C, the release extent of Si and P reached 75-80% by 10 min. Na and K volatilized almost completely by 10 min, and the release extent of Mg and Ca increased with increasing holding time and became 10-50% by 60 min. The Cl content in the residue obtained at each chlorination temperature increased from 300 to 700 °C and then decreased with increasing temperature. The majority of Cl taken up in the residue was an H2O insoluble form. The surface area and pore volume of the chlorinated residue tended to increase with increasing chlorination temperature, with the former increasing to 335 m2/g at 1000 °C and 10 min holding. The maximum mercury adsorption amount of the chlorinated residue obtained at 1000 °C, 10 min holding was 620 mg/g, indicating the mercury ion adsorption performance of the chlorinated residue.
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Wang X, Dong G, Liu X, Zhang S, Li C, Lu X, Xia T. Poly-γ-glutamic acid-producing bacteria reduced Cd uptake and effected the rhizosphere microbial communities of lettuce. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 398:123146. [PMID: 32768845 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) could efficiently stabilize heavy metals in the environment. This study characterized the effects of two plant growth-promoting and γ-PGA-producing bacteria Bacillus subtilis W7 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens W25 on Cd immobilization and γ-PGA production in soil filtrate and on the biomass and Cd uptake by lettuce in Cd-contaminated soil, the impact of these strains on the rhizosphere soil bacterial community was also evaluated. The strains reduced Cd concentration (16-75 %) in soil filtrate and strain W25 had a higher ability of producing γ-PGA and immobilizing Cd than strain W7. Compared with the control, the strains significantly increased the biomass (41-85 %) and reduced Cd uptake (19-41 %) by lettuce, reduced available Cd content (25-37 %) and increased the relative abundance of γ-PGA-producing bacteria (24-30 %) in Cd-contaminated soil, among which the effects of strain W25 were better than that of strain W7. Besides, these isolates also increased soil pH value, urease activity and the relative abundance of plant growth-promoting and metal-immobilizing bacteria such as Sphingomonas and Bacillus. In summary, the two strains reduced soil available Cd and lettuce Cd uptake by increasing the pH value, urease activity and the abundance of γ-PGA-producing bacteria, and regulating bacterial community structure in rhizosphere soil.
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- Xiaohan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan 250353, Shandong, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan 250353, Shandong, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan 250353, Shandong, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan 250353, Shandong, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan 250353, Shandong, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan 250353, Shandong, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan 250353, Shandong, PR China.
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Peng YP, Chang YC, Chen KF, Wang CH. A field pilot-scale study on heavy metal-contaminated soil washing by using an environmentally friendly agent-poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:34760-34769. [PMID: 31889286 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07444-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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In this study, a farmland contaminated by heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Ni, and Cr) was selected to evaluate the performance of poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) on the removal of heavy metals in soil washing. The highest heavy metal concentrations at the contaminated site were Cu: 1180 mg/kg, Zn: 1450 mg/kg, Ni: 287 mg/kg, and Cr: 316 mg/kg. Batch experiments designed by Taguchi Method were conducted first to assess the effect of different washing conditions on the removal of heavy metals in laboratory. The results of batch experiments show that factors that affected the removal efficiency of heavy metals was of the order γ-PGA concentration > washing time > liquid/soil ratio > rotational speed. The optimal operating parameters for heavy metal removal were γ-PGA 3.5%, liquid/soil ratio 15/1, washing time 60 min, and rotational speed 100 rpm. Under the optimal conditions, up to 50.7% of the major target metal, Cu, was removed. Heavy metals in the soil were mainly Fe-Mn oxide bound and organically bound. On-site treatment using the optimal operating parameters caused 54.3% of Cu removal. When the soil was washed 3 times by γ-PGA, the removal efficiency of Cu was improved to 74.3%. After the treatment, the change in soil bacterial number was insignificant, indicating that γ-PGA is an environmentally friendly washing reagent.
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- Yen-Ping Peng
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tunghai University, Xitun, Taichung 40704, Taiwan
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Chi Nan University, 1 Univ. Rd, Puli, Nantou 54561, Taiwan
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Chi Nan University, 1 Univ. Rd, Puli, Nantou 54561, Taiwan.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Chi Nan University, 1 Univ. Rd, Puli, Nantou 54561, Taiwan
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Ahghari MR, Soltaninejad V, Maleki A. Synthesis of nickel nanoparticles by a green and convenient method as a magnetic mirror with antibacterial activities. Sci Rep 2020; 10:12627. [PMID: 32724123 PMCID: PMC7387540 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-69679-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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In this work, a simple protocol was described for the synthesis of nickel magnetic mirror nanoparticles (NMMNPs) including antibacterial activities. The identification of NMNPs was carried out by field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) images, energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) curve. The antibacterial activities are investigated against S. aureus and E. coli as the Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, respectively. The UV-Vis absorption was also studied in the present of NMMNPs at different time intervals that disclosed decreasing of the bacterial concentration. More than 80% of the bacteria were disappeared after treating in the presence of NMMNPs for 18 h. The Ni-NPs revealed an excellent mirror attribute with a well-controlled transmission (7%). A better light-reflectivity over conventional glass or a mercury mirror proved their utility for domestic uses in comparison with conventional mirrors as rather toxic materials like mercury. Owing to its magnetic properties, this kind of mirror can be easily made onto glass by using an external magnet. An ordered crystalline structure, admissible magnetic properties, substantial antibacterial activities, tunable mirror properties, mild reaction conditions, and overall, the facile synthesis are the specific features of the present protocol for the possible uses of NMMNPs in diverse applications.
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- Mohammad Reza Ahghari
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 16846-13114, Iran.
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Adsorption Mechanisms and Characteristics of Hg2+ Removal by Different Fractions of Biochar. WATER 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/w12082105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The adsorption mechanisms of mercury ion (Hg2+) by different fractions of biochar were studied, providing a theoretical basis and practical value for the use of biochar to remediate mercury contamination in water. Biochar (RC) was prepared using corn straw as the raw material. It was then fractionated, resulting in inorganic carbon (IC), organic carbon (OC), hydroxyl-blocked carbon (BHC), and carboxyl-blocked carbon (BCC). Before and after Hg2+ adsorption, the biochar fractions were characterized by several techniques, such as energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Obtained results indicate that the reaction mechanisms of RC for Hg2+ removal mainly include electrostatic adsorption, ion exchange, reduction, precipitation, and complexation. The equilibrium adsorption capacity of RC for Hg2+ is 75.56 mg/g, and the adsorption contribution rates of IC and OC are approximately 22.4% and 77.6%, respectively. Despite the lower rate, IC shows the largest adsorption capacity, of 92.63 mg/g. This is attributed to all the mechanisms involved in Hg2+ adsorption by IC, with ion exchange being the main reaction mechanism (accounting for 39.8%). The main adsorption mechanism of OC is the complexation of carboxyl and hydroxyl groups with Hg2+, accounting for 71.6% of the total OC contribution. BHC and BCC adsorb mercury mainly via the reduction–adsorption mechanism, accounting for 54.6% and 54.5%, respectively. Among all the adsorption mechanisms, the complexation reaction of carboxyl and hydroxyl groups with Hg2+ is the dominant effect.
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Beaugeard V, Muller J, Graillot A, Ding X, Robin JJ, Monge S. Acidic polymeric sorbents for the removal of metallic pollution in water: A review. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2020.104599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Liu Z, Sun Y, Xu X, Meng X, Qu J, Wang Z, Liu C, Qu B. Preparation, characterization and application of activated carbon from corn cob by KOH activation for removal of Hg(II) from aqueous solution. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 306:123154. [PMID: 32172084 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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In the present study, activated carbon was prepared from corn cob. Corn cob by potassium hydroxide activation. SEM, BET, Raman, FTIR and XPS analysis methods were used to characterize the physical and chemical properties of activated carbon. The effects of adsorbent dosage, adsorption time, pH and initial Hg(II) concentration on mercury ion removal rate were studied. The specific surface area of this material is 1054.2 m2 g-1. The Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption models were used to verify the adsorption isotherms. The adsorption isotherms were simulated well by the Langmuir model, which implied that it is a monolayer adsorption process. The kinetic data conformed to the pseudo-second-order model, which implied that the predominant process is chemisorption.
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- Zhiyuan Liu
- College of Engineering, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin 150030, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou Insitute of Energy Conversion, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Renewable Resources Utilization Technology and Equipment in Cold Areas of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin 150030, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou Insitute of Energy Conversion, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Renewable Resources Utilization Technology and Equipment in Cold Areas of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Renewable Resources Utilization Technology and Equipment in Cold Areas of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Renewable Resources Utilization Technology and Equipment in Cold Areas of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Renewable Resources Utilization Technology and Equipment in Cold Areas of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Renewable Resources Utilization Technology and Equipment in Cold Areas of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin 150030, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou Insitute of Energy Conversion, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin 150030, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou Insitute of Energy Conversion, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Key Laboratory of Agricultural Renewable Resources Utilization Technology and Equipment in Cold Areas of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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Lee JM, Jang WJ, Park SH, Kong IS. Antioxidant and gastrointestinal cytoprotective effect of edible polypeptide poly-γ-glutamic acid. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 153:616-624. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.03.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Wang D, Kim H, Lee S, Kim DH, Joe MH. High-level production of poly-γ-glutamic acid from untreated molasses by Bacillus siamensis IR10. Microb Cell Fact 2020; 19:101. [PMID: 32398084 PMCID: PMC7216703 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-020-01361-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a promising biopolymer and has been applied in many fields. Bacillus siamensis SB1001 was a newly isolated poly-γ-glutamic acid producer with sucrose as its optimal carbon source. To improve the utilization of carbon source, and then molasses can be effectively used for γ-PGA production, 60cobalt gamma rays was used to mutate the genes of B. siamensis SB1001. Results Bacillus siamensis IR10 was screened for the production of γ-PGA from untreated molasses. In batch fermentation, 17.86 ± 0.97 g/L γ-PGA was obtained after 15 h, which is 52.51% higher than that of its parent strain. Fed-batch fermentation was performed to further improve the yield of γ-PGA with untreated molasses, yielding 41.40 ± 2.01 g/L of γ-PGA with a productivity of 1.73 ± 0.08 g/L/h. An average γ-PGA productivity of 1.85 g/L/h was achieved in the repeated fed-batch fermentation. This is the first report of such a high γ-PGA productivity. The analysis of the enzyme activities showed that they were affected by the carbon sources, enhanced ICDH and GDH, and decreased ODHC, which are important for γ-PGA production. Conclusion These results suggest that untreated molasses can be used for economical and industrial-scale production of γ-PGA by B. siamensis IR10.![]()
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- Dexin Wang
- Radiation Utilization and Facilities Management Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 29 Geumgu-gil, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea.,Department of Bioactive Material Sciences, Institute for Molecular Biology and Genetics,Center for Fungal Pathogenesis, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Bacteria Research Team, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources (NNIBR), Sangju, 37242, Republic of Korea
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- Radiation Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 29 Geumgu-gil, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea.,Department of Radiation Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioactive Material Sciences, Institute for Molecular Biology and Genetics,Center for Fungal Pathogenesis, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Radiation Utilization and Facilities Management Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 29 Geumgu-gil, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea.
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Wang D, Hwang JS, Kim DH, Lee S, Kim DH, Joe MH. A newly isolated Bacillus siamensis SB1001 for mass production of poly-γ-glutamic acid. Process Biochem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2019.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Du C, Song Y, Shi S, Jiang B, Yang J, Xiao S. Preparation and characterization of a novel Fe 3O 4-graphene-biochar composite for crystal violet adsorption. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 711:134662. [PMID: 31831251 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Revised: 09/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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A novel Fe3O4-graphene-biochar composite (GBC-Fe3O4) was prepared to enhance the adsorption capacity and recollection efficiency of graphene-biochar composites (GBCs). The adsorption characteristics were tested to remove crystal violet (CV), which is a refractory compound in industrial wastewater. Structural and morphological analysis exhibited that a larger surface area, greater thermal stability, and more functional groups were present after Fe3O4 nanoparticles coated the GBC surface. This improved the CV adsorption versus uncoated GBC. The introduction of G and Fe3O4 nanoparticles collectively reduced the zeta potentials of GBC-Fe3O4 to -38.1 ± 1.1 mV versus -24.3 ± 2.2 mV for GBC and -20.7 ± 1.2 mV for BC. The maximum Qmax values were obtained 436.68 mg/g at 40 °C. Fourier transform infrared analysis suggested that the interactions of functional groups, such as aromatic C = C and C = O, -OH, C-C, and π-π played an important role in CV adsorption. The thermodynamic analysis of Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms indicated that the adsorption improved as a spontaneous endothermic process. The saturation magnetization of GBC-Fe3O4 reached 61.48 emu/g, allowing efficient recollection of the material with a magnet. The CV adsorbability of the re-collected GBC-Fe3O4 was 157.31 mg/g, which was slightly lower than freshly prepared GBC-Fe3O4 (199 mg/g). These findings demonstrated that GBC-Fe3O4 was an efficient and reusable multifunctional biochar.
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- Cong Du
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; Department of Water Environmental Treatment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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- School of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116081, China
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- Liaoning Key Lab of Marine Fishery Molecular Biology, Liaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; Department of Water Environmental Treatment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; Department of Water Environmental Treatment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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Akter B, Khan AI, Karmaker S, Ghosh P, Saha S, Polash SA, Islam Z, Sarker SR, Hossain MS, Yasui H, Saha TK. Chelation of zinc(II) with poly(γ-glutamic acid) in aqueous solution: kinetics, binding constant, and its antimicrobial activity. Polym Bull (Berl) 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-020-03165-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Maia LFO, Santos MS, Andrade TG, Hott RDC, Faria MCDS, Oliveira LCA, Pereira MC, Rodrigues JL. Removal of mercury(II) from contaminated water by gold-functionalised Fe 3O 4 magnetic nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2020; 41:959-970. [PMID: 30136902 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2018.1515989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Fe3O4 nanoparticles were prepared by co-precipitation of Fe2+ and Fe3+ and then modified with Au to produce an effective adsorbent (Fe3O4/Au) for aqueous Hg(II) in contaminated water. Rietveld refinement on the XRD pattern confirmed that the Fe3O4/Au was synthesised. Mössbauer spectra exhibited broad and asymmetric resonance lines with two sextets which can be assigned to tetrahedral Fe3+; and octahedral Fe3+/Fe2+. The quantitative analysis of magnetite confirms that the sample shows around 3 wt.% Au and 97 wt.% partially oxidised Fe3O4. High surface area: 121 m2 g-1, average pore sizes: 6.3 nm and pore volume: 1.64 cm3 g-1. The kinetics data were better fitted with a pseudo-second-order and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherm suggests the Hg(II) adsorption onto Fe3O4/Au nanoparticles was mainly by chemical adsorption forming complex with the Au metal immobilised on Fe3O4 surfaces. Adsorption capacity of 79.59 mg g-1. Ionic strength and co-existing ions had a slight influence on the adsorption capacity.
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- Luiz Fernando Oliveira Maia
- Instituto de Ciência, Engenharia e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Teófilo Otoni, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciência, Engenharia e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Teófilo Otoni, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciência, Engenharia e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Teófilo Otoni, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciência, Engenharia e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Teófilo Otoni, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciência, Engenharia e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Teófilo Otoni, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciência, Engenharia e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Teófilo Otoni, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciência, Engenharia e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Teófilo Otoni, Brazil
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Li Y, Liu S. Synthesis of l-glutamic acid containing silica gel for the adsorption and immobilization of Zn2+ in water. MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00706-019-02393-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Huang Y, Gong Y, Tang J, Xia S. Effective removal of inorganic mercury and methylmercury from aqueous solution using novel thiol-functionalized graphene oxide/Fe-Mn composite. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 366:130-139. [PMID: 30513440 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.11.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Revised: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 11/17/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A novel thiol-functionalized graphene oxide/Fe-Mn (SGO/Fe-Mn) was investigated for aqueous Hg2+ and CH3Hg+ removal. Mercury were removed mainly through ligand exchange and surface complexation with surface active sites (i.e., -SH, OH, OCO, CC, SiO, and ππ bond). SH had the strongest binding ability with mercury, forming sulfur-containing organic matter or polymers with Hg2+, and sulfur-containing organometallic compounds or thiolate-like species with CH3Hg+. The BET sorption isotherm model well simulated the sorption isotherm data of Hg2+ (R2=0.995, qm=233.17 mg/g) and CH3Hg+ (R2=0.997, qm=36.69 mg/g), indicating a multilayer adsorption process. The mercury uptake was promoted with the increase of 3-MPTS content, adsorbent dosage, and pH (<5.5), whereas the uptake was inhibited by high pH (>5.5) and high concentrations of humic acid and electrolytes. SGO/Fe-Mn demonstrated high mercury uptake in simulated surface water/groundwater and in the presence of Pb, Cu, Ni, Sb, Cd and Zn. The mercury-laden SGO/Fe-Mn can be successfully regenerated and reused for three times with 98.1% and 67.0% of original Hg2+ and CH3Hg+ sorption capacity when 5% thiourea + 2 M KI was used as the desorbing agent. This study demonstrates potential and viability of SGO/Fe-Mn for mercury remediation.
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- Yao Huang
- School of Environment, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environment, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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Lien TF, Lan YS. Effects of nanoparticle chromium mixed with γ-polyglutamic acid on the chromium bioavailability, growth performance, serum parameters and carcass traits of pigs. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1071/an18441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Because chromium is a mineral that is difficult to absorb, nanotechnology was used to produce nanoparticle trivalent chromium, which has a reduced particle size and increased surface area to increase chromium bioavailability. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation nanoparticle trivalent chromium with or without γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) on the chromium bioavailability, growth performance, serum parameters and carcass traits of pigs. In Trial 1, eight growing pigs (Landrace × Yorkshire × Duroc; LYD) with an initial average weight of 51.3 ± 2.0 kg were used in a 4 × 4 Latin square design as the control group (without chromium supplements), the chromium picolinate group (CrPic), the nanoparticle chromium picolinate group (NanoCrPic) and the nanoparticle chromium picolinate mixed with γ-polyglutamic acid (NanoCrPic–PGA) group. Chromium was added at a level of 200 μg/kg to a basal diet containing 728 µg Cr/kg DM, using different forms of chromium, so as to evaluate the chromium bioavailability. The results of Trial 1 indicated that the bioavailability of the supplemented chromium was as follows: NanoCrPic–PGA > NanoCrPic > CrPic (P < 0.05). In Trial 2, 64 LYD growing pigs (average bodyweight 74.46 ± 3.9 kg) were randomly allotted to the same four dietary treatment groups as in Trial 1 and the same levels of chromium were added to the diet. Each group contained four pens and there were four pigs in each pen. The experimental results indicated that the gain:feed ratio in the NanoCrPic–PGA group was better than that in the NanoCrPic group (P < 0.001). The serum chromium concentrations in the NanoCrPic–PGA group were higher than in the control group (P < 0.05), the serum insulin concentration in the chromium supplementation groups was lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05), and blood glucose in the NanoCrPic group was lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The carcass traits were not affected by chromium supplementation. In conclusion, nanoparticle trivalent chromium, either alone or together with γ-PGA, improved chromium bioavailability and feeding effectiveness.
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Varyambath A, Song WL, Kim I. Functional Hyper‐Crosslinked Polypyrene for Reductive Decolorization of Industrial Dyes and Effective Mercury Removal from Aqueous Media. Chempluschem 2018; 83:1078-1087. [DOI: 10.1002/cplu.201800494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Anuraj Varyambath
- BK21 PLUS Center for Advanced Chemical Technology Department of Polymer Science and EngineeringPusan National University Busan 609-735 Republic of Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Center for Advanced Chemical Technology Department of Polymer Science and EngineeringPusan National University Busan 609-735 Republic of Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Center for Advanced Chemical Technology Department of Polymer Science and EngineeringPusan National University Busan 609-735 Republic of Korea
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Hu J, Elioff MS. Detection of Zn 2+, Cd 2+, Hg 2+, and Pb 2+ ions through label-free poly-L-glutamic acid. Talanta 2018; 188:552-561. [PMID: 30029412 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Detection of heavy metal ions in water is important for environmental sustainability and food safety. Current fluorescent sensors interact with metal ions directly through chelation or chemical reactions. Those sensors are expensive to produce and often can detect only one ion at a time. Here we report a fluorescent turn-on sensor that can detect three group IIB metal ions and Pb2+ ions through label-free polypeptides in water. In our sensor-polypeptide mixture, Zn2+, Cd2+, Hg2+, and Pb2+ ions induce helix formation and inter-chain aggregation in poly-L-α-glutamic acid (PGA). The acridinium-based sensor molecules incorporate into the polypeptides and emit strongly with characteristic color for each group IIB ion under UV lamp. By adjusting the size of polypeptides or the length of the side chain carboxyl groups, we can selectively turn off or turn on the sensor emission for Hg2+ ions.
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- Jingqiu Hu
- Department of Chemistry, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA 19383, United States.
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- Department of Chemistry, Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Millersville, PA 17551, United States
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Pang X, Lei P, Feng X, Xu Z, Xu H, Liu K. Poly-γ-glutamic acid, a bio-chelator, alleviates the toxicity of Cd and Pb in the soil and promotes the establishment of healthy Cucumis sativus L. seedling. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:19975-19988. [PMID: 29744777 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-1890-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) can be used as a chemical stabilizer to chelate heavy metals in polluted soils. We investigated the effects of γ-PGA on cucumber seedlings under Cd and Pb stresses. γ-PGA effectively reduced the growth inhibitory effects of Cd and Pb on cucumber seedlings. Cd and Pb absorption in cucumber seedlings was also decreased. Further, γ-PGA decreased the malondialdehyde content, and increased the proline content and the total antioxidant capacity of cucumber seedlings in a dose-dependent manner. Infrared spectral characterization of γ-PGA-Cd and γ-PGA-Pb showed that Cd2+ and Pb2+ bind to free carboxyl groups on γ-PGA. Furthermore, γ-PGA-Cd and γ-PGA-Pb were degraded by 22.02 and 24.68%, respectively, within 28 weeks. The chelating rate of γ-PGA-Pb and γ-PGA-Cd reached 27.26 and 14.28%, respectively. Further, γ-PGA alleviated the negative effects of Cd and Pb on soil microorganisms. Thus, γ-PGA can effectively reduce the accumulation of heavy metals in crops caused by heavy metal pollution of farmland, and has significant application value.
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- Xiao Pang
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, People's Republic of China
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- Nanjing Institute for Comprehensive Utilization of Wild Plants, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, People's Republic of China.
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- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, People's Republic of China.
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- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, People's Republic of China
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Zaib M, Athar MM. Voltammetric Detection of Hg(II) in Real Wastewater Using Red Alga Modified Carbon Paste Electrode: Mechanism Insight. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-018-3225-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Hisada M, Kawase Y. Recovery of rare-earth metal neodymium from aqueous solutions by poly-γ-glutamic acid and its sodium salt as biosorbents: Effects of solution pH on neodymium recovery mechanisms. J RARE EARTH 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jre.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Bio-recycling of metals: Recycling of technical products using biological applications. Biotechnol Adv 2018; 36:1048-1062. [PMID: 29555455 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2018.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Revised: 03/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The increasing demand of different essential metals as a consequence of the development of new technologies, especially in the so called "low carbon technologies" require the development of innovative technologies that enable an economic and environmentally friendly metal recovery from primary and secondary resources. There is serious concern that the demand of some critical elements might exceed the present supply within a few years, thus necessitating the development of novel strategies and technologies to meet the requirements of industry and society. Besides an improvement of exploitation and processing of ores, the more urgent issue of recycling of strategic metals has to be enforced. However, current recycling rates are very low due to the increasing complexity of products and the low content of certain critical elements, thus hindering an economic metal recovery. On the other hand, increasing environmental consciousness as well as limitations of classical methods require innovative recycling methodologies in order to enable a circular economy. Modern biotechnologies can contribute to solve some of the problems related to metal recycling. These approaches use natural properties of organisms, bio-compounds, and biomolecules to interact with minerals, materials, metals, or metal ions such as surface attachment, mineral dissolution, transformation, and metal complexation. Further, modern genetic approaches, e.g. realized by synthetic biology, enable the smart design of new chemicals. The article presents some recent developments in the fields of bioleaching, biosorption, bioreduction, and bioflotation, and their use for metal recovery from different waste materials. Currently only few of these developments are commercialized. Major limitations are high costs in comparison to conventional methods and low element selectivity. The article discusses future trends to overcome these barriers. Especially interdisciplinary approaches, the combination of different technologies, the inclusion of modern genetic methods, as well as the consideration of existing, yet unexplored natural resources will push innovations in these fields.
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Wu J, Xianyu Y, Wang X, Hu D, Zhao Z, Lu N, Xie M, Lei H, Chen Y. Enzyme-Free Amplification Strategy for Biosensing Using Fe3+–Poly(glutamic acid) Coordination Chemistry. Anal Chem 2018; 90:4725-4732. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.7b05344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Jing Wu
- Analytical and Testing Center of Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory
for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center of Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center of Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center of Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Guangdong Provincial
Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety/College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center of Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Guangdong Provincial
Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety/College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory
for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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Lee JM, Kim JH, Kim KW, Lee BJ, Kim DG, Kim YO, Lee JH, Kong IS. Physicochemical properties, production, and biological functionality of poly-γ-d-glutamic acid with constant molecular weight from halotolerant Bacillus sp. SJ-10. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 108:598-607. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.12.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2017] [Revised: 07/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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