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Liu H, Xu R, Häggblom MM, Zhang J, Sun X, Gao P, Li J, Yan W, Gao W, Gao P, Liu G, Zhang H, Sun W. Immobile Iron-Rich Particles Promote Arsenic Retention and Regulate Arsenic Biotransformation in Treatment Wetlands. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:15627-15637. [PMID: 36283075 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c04421] [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] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Remediation of arsenic (As)-contaminated wastewater by treatment wetlands (TWs) remains a technological challenge due to the low As adsorption capacity of wetland substrates and the release of adsorbed As to pore water. This study investigated the feasibility of using immobile iron-rich particles (IIRP) to promote As retention and to regulate As biotransformation in TWs. Iron-rich particles prepared were immobilized in the interspace of a gravel substrate. TWs with IIRP amendment (IIRP-TWs) achieved a stable As removal efficiency of 63 ± 4% over 300 days, while no As removal or release was observed in TWs without IIRP after 180 days of continuous operation. IIRP amendment provided additional adsorption sites and increased the stability of adsorbed As due to the strong binding affinity between As and Fe oxides. Microbially mediated As(III) oxidation was intensified by iron-rich particles in the anaerobic bottom layer of IIRP-TWs. Myxococcus and Fimbriimonadaceae were identified as As(III) oxidizers. Further, metagenomic binning suggested that these two bacterial taxa may have the capability for anaerobic As(III) oxidation. Overall, this study demonstrated that abiotic and biotic effects of IIRP contribute to As retention in TWs and provided insights into the role of IIRP for the remediation of As contamination.
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- Huaqing Liu
- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, United States
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- College of Safety and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
- Institute of Yellow River Delta Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Integrity, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Ecology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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Potential of Canna indica in Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment: A Review. CONSERVATION 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/conservation2030034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This article reviews investigations in which Canna indica was utilized in constructed wetlands (CW) for wastewater treatment of a variety types. It is strongly urged that ornamental flowering plants be used in CWs as monoculture or mixed species to improve the appearance of CWs whilst still treating wastewater. Plants play important roles in CWs by giving the conditions for physical filtration of wastewater, a large specific surface area for microbial growth, and a source of carbohydrates for bacteria. They absorb nutrients and integrate them into plant tissues. They release oxygen into the substrate, establishing a zone in which aerobic microorganisms can thrive and chemical oxidation can occur. They also provide wildlife habitat and make wastewater treatment system more visually attractive. The selection of plant species for CW is an important aspect during the CW design process. Canna indica’s effectiveness in CWs has shown encouraging results for eliminating contaminants from wastewater. There is still a scarcity of information on the mechanisms involved in removal of specific contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, hormones, pesticides and steroids and their potential toxicity to the plants. Therefore, this paper reviews some published information about the performance of Canna indica in wastewater treatment, as well as potential areas for future research.
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Lizama-Allende K, Ayala J, Jaque I, Echeverría P. The removal of arsenic and metals from highly acidic water in horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetlands with alternative supporting media. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 408:124832. [PMID: 33421850 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A laboratory-scale horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland system was used to quantify the arsenic removal capacity in the treatment of highly acidic, arsenic and metal-rich water: pH ≈ 2, Fe ≈ 57 mg/L, Pb ≈ 0.9 mg/L, Zn ≈ 12 mg/L. The system was operated in two stages, being As ≈ 2.1 mg/L in stage one, and ≈ 3.7 mg/L in stage 2. Limestone and zeolite were employed as main supporting media to build non-vegetated and vegetated cells with Phragmites australis. The system was very effective in the removal of arsenic and iron (> 96%), and lead (> 94%) throughout the whole experimental period, having the four treatment types a similar performance. The main effect of the media type was on the pH adjustment capacity: limestone cells were able to raise the pH to ≈ 7.1, whereas zeolite cells raised it to ≈ 3.8. The contribution of plant uptake to the overall removal of As, Fe and Zn was minor; accounting for less than 0.02%, 0.07% and 0.7% respectively. As such, pollutants were mainly retained in the wetland beds. Our results suggest that limestone is recommended over zeolite as wetland medium mainly due to its neutralization capacity.
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- Katherine Lizama-Allende
- Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Universidad de Chile, Av. Blanco Encalada 2002, Santiago 8370449, Chile.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Universidad de Chile, Av. Blanco Encalada 2002, Santiago 8370449, Chile.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Universidad de Chile, Av. Blanco Encalada 2002, Santiago 8370449, Chile.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Universidad de Chile, Av. Blanco Encalada 2002, Santiago 8370449, Chile.
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Demers E, Kõiv-Vainik M, Yavari S, Mench M, Marchand L, Vincent J, Frédette C, Comeau Y, Brisson J. Macrophyte Potential to Treat Leachate Contaminated with Wood Preservatives: Plant Tolerance and Bioaccumulation Capacity. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9121774. [PMID: 33327610 PMCID: PMC7765096 DOI: 10.3390/plants9121774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Pentachlorophenol and chromated copper arsenate (CCA) have been used worldwide as wood preservatives, but these compounds can toxify ecosystems when they leach into the soil and water. This study aimed to evaluate the capacity of four treatment wetland macrophytes, Phalaris arundinacea, Typha angustifolia, and two subspecies of Phragmites australis, to tolerate and treat leachates containing wood preservatives. The experiment was conducted using 96 plant pots in 12 tanks filled with three leachate concentrations compared to uncontaminated water. Biomass production and bioaccumulation were measured after 35 and 70 days of exposure. There were no significant effects of leachate contamination concentration on plant biomass for any species. No contaminants were detected in aboveground parts of the macrophytes, precluding their use for phytoextraction within the tested contamination levels. However, all species accumulated As and chlorinated phenols in belowground parts, and this accumulation was more prevalent under a more concentrated leachate. Up to 0.5 mg pentachlorophenol/kg (from 81 µg/L in the leachate) and 50 mg As/kg (from 330 µg/L in the leachate) were accumulated in the belowground biomass. Given their high productivity and tolerance to the contaminants, the tested macrophytes showed phytostabilization potential and could enhance the degradation of phenols from leachates contaminated with wood preservatives in treatment wetlands.
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- Emmanuelle Demers
- Département de Sciences Biologiques, Institut de Recherche en Biologie Végétale, Université de Montréal, 4101 Sherbrooke East, Montreal, QC H1X 2B2, Canada; (E.D.); (S.Y.); (J.V.); (C.F.); (J.B.)
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- Département de Sciences Biologiques, Institut de Recherche en Biologie Végétale, Université de Montréal, 4101 Sherbrooke East, Montreal, QC H1X 2B2, Canada; (E.D.); (S.Y.); (J.V.); (C.F.); (J.B.)
- Department of Geography, Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Tartu, 46 Vanemuise St., 51003 Tartu, Estonia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +372-737-6843
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- Département de Sciences Biologiques, Institut de Recherche en Biologie Végétale, Université de Montréal, 4101 Sherbrooke East, Montreal, QC H1X 2B2, Canada; (E.D.); (S.Y.); (J.V.); (C.F.); (J.B.)
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- University of Bordeaux, INRAE, BIOGECO UMR, 1202, Bat B2, Allée G. St-Hilaire, 33615 Pessac, France;
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- SUEZ-Le LyRE, Research and Innovation Center, 15 Avenue Léonard de Vinci, 33600 Pessac, France;
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- Département de Sciences Biologiques, Institut de Recherche en Biologie Végétale, Université de Montréal, 4101 Sherbrooke East, Montreal, QC H1X 2B2, Canada; (E.D.); (S.Y.); (J.V.); (C.F.); (J.B.)
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- Département de Sciences Biologiques, Institut de Recherche en Biologie Végétale, Université de Montréal, 4101 Sherbrooke East, Montreal, QC H1X 2B2, Canada; (E.D.); (S.Y.); (J.V.); (C.F.); (J.B.)
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- Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, 2500 Polytechnique Road, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada;
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- Département de Sciences Biologiques, Institut de Recherche en Biologie Végétale, Université de Montréal, 4101 Sherbrooke East, Montreal, QC H1X 2B2, Canada; (E.D.); (S.Y.); (J.V.); (C.F.); (J.B.)
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Braga JK, de Melo Júnior OM, Rodriguez RP, Sancinetti GP. Sulfate and metals removal from acid mine drainage in a horizontal anaerobic immobilized biomass (HAIB) reactor. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2020; 55:1436-1449. [PMID: 32812506 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2020.1806632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The acid mine drainage (AMD) can causes negative impacts to the environment. Physico-chemical methods to treat AMD can have high operational costs. Through passive biological methods, such as anaerobic reactors, sulfate reduction, and recovery of metals are promoted. This study evaluated the performance of a horizontal anaerobic immobilized biomass (HAIB) reactor for the treatment of synthetic AMD using polyurethane foam as support material, and anaerobic sludge as inoculum. Ethanol was used as an electron donor for sulfate reduction, resulting in an influent chemical oxygen demand (COD) in the range of 500-1,500 mg/L and COD/sulfate ratio at 1. A gradual increase of sulfate and COD concentration was applied that resulted in COD removal efficiencies higher than 78%, and sulfate removal efficiencies of 80%. Higher sulfate and COD concentrations associated with higher hydraulic retention times (36 h) proved to be a better strategy for sulfate removal. The HAIB reactor was able to accommodate an increase in the SLR up to 2.25 g SO42-/L d-1 which achieved the greatest performance on the entire process. Moreover, the reactor proved a suitable alternative for reaching high levels of metal removal (86.95 for Zn, 98.79% for Fe, and 99.59% for Cu).
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- Juliana Kawanishi Braga
- Laboratório de Biotecnologia Anaeróbia, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia Anaeróbia, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia Anaeróbia, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia Anaeróbia, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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The Importance of Biological and Ecological Properties of Phragmites Australis (Cav.) Trin. Ex Steud., in Phytoremendiation of Aquatic Ecosystems—The Review. WATER 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/w12061770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Phragmites australis (common reed) is one of the most extensively distributed species of emergent plant worldwide. The adaptive features of this plant show its competitive character. Owing to high intraspecific diversity of common reed, as well as its phenotypic plasticity, the plant shows a broad ecological amplitude. Moreover, the plant exhibits a high capacity for acclimatization to environmental conditions which are considered adverse. This plant has been used for many years in phytoremediation to purify various types of wastewater. Phragmites australis has a high ability to accumulate various nutrients, heavy metals, and micropollutants, and in this respect, it is superior to other aquatic plants. This review examines the existing literature on the biological and ecological properties of common reed, the use of common reed in wastewater treatment for removing pollutants and tolerance for metals, and in hydrophyte treatment systems. It seems vital to conduct further research on the physiology and biochemistry of the common reed, with the aim of increasing the plant’s efficiency for pollutants removal.
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Application of Floating Aquatic Plants in Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals Polluted Water: A Review. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su12051927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Heavy-metal (HM) pollution is considered a leading source of environmental contamination. Heavy-metal pollution in ground water poses a serious threat to human health and the aquatic ecosystem. Conventional treatment technologies to remove the pollutants from wastewater are usually costly, time-consuming, environmentally destructive, and mostly inefficient. Phytoremediation is a cost-effective green emerging technology with long-lasting applicability. The selection of plant species is the most significant aspect for successful phytoremediation. Aquatic plants hold steep efficiency for the removal of organic and inorganic pollutants. Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) and Duck weed (Lemna minor) along with some other aquatic plants are prominent metal accumulator plants for the remediation of heavy-metal polluted water. The phytoremediation potential of the aquatic plant can be further enhanced by the application of innovative approaches in phytoremediation. A summarizing review regarding the use of aquatic plants in phytoremediation is gathered in order to present the broad applicability of phytoremediation.
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