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Lihanová D, Lukáčová A, Beck T, Jedlička A, Vešelényiová D, Krajčovič J, Vesteg M. Versatile biotechnological applications of Euglena gracilis. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:133. [PMID: 36959517 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03585-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Euglena gracilis is a freshwater protist possessing secondary chloroplasts of green algal origin. Various physical factors (e.g. UV) and chemical compounds (e.g. antibiotics) cause the bleaching of E. gracilis cells-the loss of plastid genes leading to the permanent inability to photosynthesize. Bleaching can be prevented by antimutagens (i.e. lignin, vitamin C and selenium). Besides screening the mutagenic and antimutagenic activity of chemicals, E. gracilis is also a suitable model for studying the biological effects of many organic pollutants. Due to its capability of heavy metal sequestration, it can be used for bioremediation. E. gracilis has been successfully transformed, offering the possibility of genetic modifications for synthesizing compounds of biotechnological interest. The novel design of the "next generation" transgenic expression cassettes with respect to the specificities of euglenid gene expression is proposed. Moreover, E. gracilis is a natural source of commercially relevant bioproducts such as (pro)vitamins, wax esters, polyunsaturated fatty acids and paramylon (β-1,3-glucan). One of the highest limitations of large-scale cultivation of E. gracilis is its disability to synthesize essential vitamins B1 and B12. This disadvantage can be overcome by co-cultivation of E. gracilis with other microorganisms, which can synthesize sufficient amounts of these vitamins. Such co-cultures can be used for the effective accumulation and harvesting of Euglena biomass by bioflocculation.
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Grants
- VEGA 1/0694/2021 Scientific Grant Agency of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, and the Academy of Sciences
- VEGA 1/0694/2021 Scientific Grant Agency of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, and the Academy of Sciences
- VEGA 1/0694/2021 Scientific Grant Agency of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, and the Academy of Sciences
- VEGA 1/0694/2021 Scientific Grant Agency of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, and the Academy of Sciences
- VEGA 1/0694/2021 Scientific Grant Agency of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, and the Academy of Sciences
- VEGA 1/0694/2021 Scientific Grant Agency of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, and the Academy of Sciences
- VEGA 1/0694/2021 Scientific Grant Agency of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, and the Academy of Sciences
- ITMS 26210120024 European Regional Development Fund
- ITMS 26210120024 European Regional Development Fund
- ITMS 26210120024 European Regional Development Fund
- ITMS 26210120024 European Regional Development Fund
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Affiliation(s)
- Diana Lihanová
- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University, Tajovského 40, 974 01, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University, Tajovského 40, 974 01, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University, Tajovského 40, 974 01, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, 917 01, Trnava, Slovakia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, 917 01, Trnava, Slovakia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, 917 01, Trnava, Slovakia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University, Tajovského 40, 974 01, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia.
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Masoudian Z, Salehi-Lisar SY, Norastehnia A, Tarigholizadeh S. Duckweed Potential for the Phytoremediation of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS): Identification of Some Intermediate Biodegradation Products and Evaluation of Antioxidant System. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2022; 109:364-372. [PMID: 35672521 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-022-03549-9] [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: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Duckweed (Lemna minor L.) has a high potential for wastewater treatment. Here, its capability for bioremoval of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) as one of the primary contaminants of water resources was evaluated. The effect of some operational parameters on surfactant removal efficiency was determined. Also, the impact of LAS on several physiological responses of Lemna was investigated. LAS remediation efficiency of L. minor was elevated with increasing LAS concentration, duckweed weight, and temperature. Furthermore, the optimal pH for removal was 7-8.5. The benzenesulfonate ring and five homologs of sulfophenyl carboxylate were identified as intermediates in the LAS degradation pathway. A decrease in relative growth rate and pigment contents was observed by increasing LAS concentration. In contrast, an increase in hydrogen peroxide content and electrolyte leakage indicated oxidative stress by LAS. Induction of enzymatic/non-enzymatic antioxidants was observed during the surfactant remediation process, indicating their role in overcoming free radicals generated under surfactant stress.
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- Zahra Masoudian
- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, 5166616471, East Azerbaijan, Iran.
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, 5166616471, East Azerbaijan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, 5166616471, East Azerbaijan, Iran
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Dolenko SO, Trifonova MY, Ivanova ZG. Influence of Natural Water Components on the Sorption of Dodecyl Sulfate Anions on Kaolinite. J WATER CHEM TECHNO+ 2022. [DOI: 10.3103/s1063455x22010027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wang H, Liao R, Xiong Z, Wang Z, Li J, Zhou Q, Tao Y, Ma H. Simultaneously Acquiring Optical and Acoustic Properties of Individual Microalgae Cells Suspended in Water. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:176. [PMID: 35323446 PMCID: PMC8945936 DOI: 10.3390/bios12030176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microalgae play a vital role in aquatic ecological research, but the fine classification of these tiny and various microalgae cells is still challenging for the community. In this paper, we propose a multimodality technique to simultaneously acquire the polarized light scattering, fluorescence and laser-induced acoustic wave signals originated from individual microalgae cells in water. Experiments of different species of Spirulina and different states of Microcystis have been conducted to test our experiment setup, and the results demonstrate that this method can well discriminate microalgae cells with pigment or microstructural differences. Moreover, with these modalities, the consumption of absorbed energy is evaluated quantitively, and a possible way to assess photosynthesis on a single-cell level is presented. This work is expected to be a powerful technique to probe the biophysical states of microalgae in the aquatic ecosystem.
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- Hongjian Wang
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine IntelliSensing and Computation, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (H.W.); (J.L.)
- Guangdong Research Center of Polarization Imaging and Measurement Engineering Technology, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China;
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine IntelliSensing and Computation, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (H.W.); (J.L.)
- Guangdong Research Center of Polarization Imaging and Measurement Engineering Technology, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China;
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- Department of Photoelectric Technology, Foshan University, Guangzhou 528000, China;
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (Z.W.); (Q.Z.); (Y.T.)
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine IntelliSensing and Computation, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (H.W.); (J.L.)
- Guangdong Research Center of Polarization Imaging and Measurement Engineering Technology, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China;
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (Z.W.); (Q.Z.); (Y.T.)
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (Z.W.); (Q.Z.); (Y.T.)
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- Guangdong Research Center of Polarization Imaging and Measurement Engineering Technology, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China;
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Bownik A, Wlodkowic D. Applications of advanced neuro-behavioral analysis strategies in aquatic ecotoxicology. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 772:145577. [PMID: 33770877 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Despite mounting evidence of pleiotropic ecological risks, the understanding of the eco-neurotoxic impact of most industrially relevant chemicals is still very limited. In particularly the acute and chronic exposures to industrial pollutants on nervous systems and thus potential alterations in ecological fitness remain profoundly understudied. Since the behavioral phenotype is the highest-level and functional manifestation of integrated neurological functions, the alterations in neuro-behavioral traits have been postulated as very sensitive and physiologically integrative endpoints to assess eco-neurotoxicological risks associated with industrial pollutants. Due to a considerable backlog of risk assessments of existing and new production chemicals there is a need for a paradigm shift from high cost, low throughput ecotoxicity test models to next generation systems amenable to higher throughput. In this review we concentrate on emerging aspects of laboratory-based neuro-behavioral phenotyping approaches that can be amenable for rapid prioritizing pipelines. We outline the importance of development and applications of innovative neuro-behavioral assays utilizing small aquatic biological indicators and demonstrate emerging concepts of high-throughput chemo-behavioral phenotyping. We also discuss new analytical approaches to effectively and rapidly evaluate the impact of pollutants on higher behavioral functions such as sensory-motor assays, decision-making and cognitive behaviors using innovative model organisms. Finally, we provide a snapshot of most recent analytical approaches that can be applied to elucidate mechanistic rationale that underlie the observed neuro-behavioral alterations upon exposure to pollutants. This review is intended to outline the emerging opportunities for innovative multidisciplinary research and highlight the existing challenges as well barriers to future development.
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- Adam Bownik
- Department of Hydrobiology and Protection of Ecosystems, Faculty of Environmental Biology, University of Life Sciences, Lublin, Poland
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Masoudian Z, Salehi-Lisar SY, Norastehnia A. Phytoremediation potential of Azolla filiculoides for sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) surfactant considering some physiological responses, effects of operational parameters and biodegradation of surfactant. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:20358-20369. [PMID: 32240507 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08286-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In this study, phytoremediation potential of the Azolla filiculoides Lam. was examined for sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) anionic surfactant. Furthermore, the effect of surfactant treatment on some physiological characteristics of Azolla was studied. The surfactant bioremoval efficiency was studied under variable conditions including treatment time, initial surfactant concentration, Azolla fresh weight, temperature, and pH. Results showed that surfactant removal efficiency of A. filiculoides was significantly enhanced with increasing of temperature, initial surfactant concentration, and amount of Azolla. SDBS led to a reduction in growth rate and total chlorophyll content, but effect index of Azolla increased by higher concentrations of surfactant. In contrast, antioxidant enzymes activities including polyphenol oxidase, ascorbate peroxidase, catalase, and peroxidase, as well as nonenzymatic antioxidants such as total carotenoids and anthocyanin contents significantly increased probably due to the ability of plant to overcome oxidative stress induced by SDBS. An increase in antioxidant activity based on 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazil (DPPH) confirmed this fact. An increase in the amount of hydrogen peroxide and reduction in membrane stability index indicated the induction of oxidative stress. As a result of SDBS biodegradation, 6 homologs of sulfophenyl carboxylates (SPCs) including C2 to C7-SPC and benzenesulfonate ring were identified by liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy (LC-MS) analysis.
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- Zahra Masoudian
- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, 5166616471, Iran
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, 5166616471, Iran.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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Palmer M, Hatley H. The role of surfactants in wastewater treatment: Impact, removal and future techniques: A critical review. WATER RESEARCH 2018; 147:60-72. [PMID: 30300782 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.09.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Wastewater treatment has an important responsibility to react to changing consumer and industrial produced wastes that pose environmental challenges. Surfactants are one of these emerging contaminants. They are of interest because of their increasingly ubiquitous domestic and industrial use and the difficulty their presence causes traditional treatment. In response to this developing area, this critical review considers research from a variety of technical backgrounds to provide an up to date overview of the impact of surfactants on the environment, health and their removal. This found major concerns about surfactants on the environment and on health being corroborated in the past five years. Current research into removal focuses on existing biological and chemical wastewater treatment optimisation. Despite improvements being found to traditional biological methods using chemical pre-treatments there is a clear lack of consensus regarding the ideal strategy. Drawbacks and potential solutions for a range of these technologies, including Fenton reaction and aerobic degradation, are discussed. In this field the authors recommend an improved diversity in surfactants used for the research and addressing of significant knowledge gaps. Novel methods, such as Carbon Nanotube (CNT) use are also discussed. These methods, while showing promising results, will require continual research effort to resolve present issues such as variable performance and environmental concerns. Larger scale work is also needed to validate the initial work done. Potential uses of surfactants to optimise wastewater treatment, such as Surfactant Modified Zeolites (SMZs), are also discussed. This review finds that surfactant removal from wastewater is a promising and challenging field that warrants further investigation.
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- Matthew Palmer
- Chemical Engineering Department, Loughborough University, LE11 3TU, UK.
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Loughborough University, LE11 3TU, UK.
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Uzma S, Khan S, Murad W, Taimur N, Azizullah A. Phytotoxic effects of two commonly used laundry detergents on germination, growth, and biochemical characteristics of maize (Zea mays L.) seedlings. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2018; 190:651. [PMID: 30338395 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-018-7031-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Laundry detergents, a mixture of different compounds, are used as washing agents in houses and cleaning agents in institutions and industries. As a result, industrial and domestic wastewater usually contains detergent contamination in variable amount. In many developing countries, untreated municipal and industrial wastewater is used for irrigation of crops. There is a possibility that laundry detergents and their ingredients present in irrigation water may affect plant growth as reported in several plant species. However, studies on the effects of laundry detergents on important cereal crops like maize can rarely be found in literature. Therefore, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of two commonly used commercial laundry detergents on germination, root-shoot length, fresh biomass, leaf number, leaf width, cell viability, cell injury, light-harvesting pigments, protein contents, and ion concentration in maize (Zea mays L.) seedlings. The obtained results revealed that both the detergents in the tested concentration range (1-500 mg L-1) did not significantly affect seed germination in maize. Similarly, shoot growth, leaf number, and leaf width were not significantly affected by detergents, while in the case of root, one detergent promoted root growth while the other one inhibited it. Both the detergents caused a slight increase in total soluble proteins, and this effect was significant at the highest tested one or two concentrations of detergents (100 and 500 mg L-1). Chlorophylls a and b and total carotenoids were very sensitive to detergent stress and significantly reduced at detergent concentration above 1 or 10 mg L-1. Both the detergents caused an increased cell leakage and reduced cell viability, and in most cases, this effect was statistically significant at detergent doses above 10 mg L-1. Exposure to detergents caused an increased accumulation of Na+, K+, and Ca2+ in maize seedlings. It can be concluded that detergents present in irrigation water at higher concentrations can adversely affect maize by impairing light-harvesting pigments and cell viability.
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- Syeda Uzma
- Department of Botany, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, 26000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Anbar, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, 26000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, 26000, Pakistan.
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Janoska A, Vázquez M, Janssen M, Wijffels RH, Cuaresma M, Vílchez C. Surfactant selection for a liquid foam-bed photobioreactor. Biotechnol Prog 2018; 34:711-720. [PMID: 29388352 DOI: 10.1002/btpr.2614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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A novel liquid foam-bed photobioreactor has been shown to hold potential as an innovative technology for microalgae production. In this study, a foam stabilizing agent has been selected which fits the requirements of use in a liquid foam-bed photobioreactor. Four criteria were used for an optimal surfactant: the surfactant should have good foaming properties, should not be rapidly biodegradable, should drag up microalgae in the foam formed, and it should not be toxic for microalgae. Ten different surfactants (nonionic, cationic, and anionic) and two microalgae genera (Chlorella and Scenedesmus) were compared on the above-mentioned criteria. The comparison showed the following facts. Firstly, poloxameric surfactants (Pluronic F68 and Pluronic P84) have acceptable foaming properties described by intermediate foam stability and liquid holdup and small bubble size. Secondly, the natural surfactants (BSA and Saponin) and Tween 20 were easily biodegraded by bacteria within 3 days. Thirdly, for all surfactants tested the microalgae concentration is reduced in the foam phase compared to the liquid phase with exception of the cationic surfactant CTAB. Lastly, only BSA, Saponin, Tween 20, and the two Pluronics were not toxic at concentrations of 10 CMC or higher. The findings of this study indicate that the Pluronics (F68 and P84) are the best surfactants regarding the above-mentioned criteria. Since Pluronic F68 performed slightly better, this surfactant is recommended for application in a liquid foam-bed photobioreactor. © 2018 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Biotechnol. Prog., 34:711-720, 2018.
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- Agnes Janoska
- AlgaePARC, Bioprocess Engineering, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, 6700AA, The Netherlands
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- Algal Biotechnology Group, University of Huelva, Edificio CIDERTA, Parque Huelva Empresarial S/N, Huelva, 21007, Spain
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- AlgaePARC, Bioprocess Engineering, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, 6700AA, The Netherlands
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- AlgaePARC, Bioprocess Engineering, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, 6700AA, The Netherlands.,Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, Bodø, N-8049, Norway
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- Algal Biotechnology Group, University of Huelva, Edificio CIDERTA, Parque Huelva Empresarial S/N, Huelva, 21007, Spain
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- Algal Biotechnology Group, University of Huelva, Edificio CIDERTA, Parque Huelva Empresarial S/N, Huelva, 21007, Spain
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Azizullah A, Richter P, Häder DP. Photosynthesis and photosynthetic pigments in the flagellate Euglena gracilis - as sensitive endpoints for toxicity evaluation of liquid detergents. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2014; 133:18-26. [PMID: 24658006 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2014.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2013] [Revised: 02/16/2014] [Accepted: 02/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The present study was designed to validate the applicability of photosynthetic performance using a PAM fluorometer and photosynthetic pigments in Euglena gracilis as endpoint parameters in toxicity assessment of liquid detergents using a dish washing liquid detergent during short- (0-72h) and long-term (7days) exposure. In short-term experiments, the detergent affected the photosynthetic efficiency with EC50 values (calculated for Fv/Fm) of 22.07%, 7.27%, 1.4% and 2.34%, after 0, 1, 24 and 72h, respectively. The relative electron transport rate (rETR) and quantum yield measured with increasing irradiances were also inhibited by the detergent. The most severe effect of the detergent on the light-harvesting pigments (μgmL(-1)) was observed after 72h where chlorophyll a and total carotenoids were decreased at concentrations above 0.1% and chlorophyll b was decreased at concentrations above 0.5%. In long-term experiments, the detergent reduced the photosynthetic efficiency of cultures giving an EC50 value of 0.867% for Fv/Fm. rETR and quantum yield with increasing irradiance were shown to be adversely affected at concentrations of 0.1% or above. A decrease in chlorophyll a and total carotenoids (μgmL(-1)) was observed at concentrations of 0.05% detergent or above. Chlorophyll b was shown to be comparatively less affected by detergent stress, and a significant decrease was observed at concentrations of 0.5% or above. However, there was no prominent decrease in per cell (Euglena) concentration of any pigment. It can be concluded that photosynthesis and light-harvesting pigments in E. gracilis were sensitive to detergent stress and can be used as sensitive parameters in toxicity assessment of detergents in aquatic environments.
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- Azizullah Azizullah
- Department of Biology, Cell Biology Division, Friedrich-Alexander University, Staudtstr. 5, 91058 Erlangen, Germany; Department of Botany, Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST), 26000 Kohat, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biology, Cell Biology Division, Friedrich-Alexander University, Staudtstr. 5, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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Azizullah A, Richter P, Ullah W, Ali I, Häder DP. Ecotoxicity evaluation of a liquid detergent using the automatic biotest ECOTOX. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2013; 22:1043-1052. [PMID: 23783251 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-013-1091-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/04/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Synthetic detergents are common pollutants reaching aquatic environments in different ways after usage at homes, institutions and industries. In this study a liquid detergent, used for dish washing, was evaluated for its toxicity during long- and short-term tests using the automatic biotest ECOTOX. Different parameters of Euglena gracilis like motility, swimming velocity, gravitactic orientation, cell compactness and cell growth were used as end points. In short-term experiments, the maximum adverse effects on motility, velocity, cell shape and gravitaxis were observed after 1 h of exposure. With further increase in exposure time to the detergent a slight recovery of these parameters was observed. In long-term experiments, the detergent caused severe disturbances to E. gracilis. Motility, cell growth and cell compactness (shape) with EC50 values of 0.064, 0.18 and 2.05 %, respectively, were found as the most sensitive parameters to detergent stress. There was a slight positive effect on gravitactic orientation at the lowest two concentrations; at higher concentrations of the detergent cells orientation was highly impaired giving EC50 values of 1.75 and 2.52 % for upward swimming and r-value, respectively.
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- Azizullah Azizullah
- Department of Biology, Cell Biology Division, Friedrich-Alexander University, Staudtstr. 5, 91058, Erlangen, Germany.
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Surfactants: Chemistry, Toxicity and Remediation. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-02387-8_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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