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Li K, Shahab A, Li J, Huang H, Sun X, You S, He H, Xiao H. Compost-derived humic and fulvic acid coupling with Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 for the bioreduction of Cr(Ⅵ). J Environ Manage 2023; 345:118596. [PMID: 37421722 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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The compost-derived humic acids (HA) and fulvic acids (FA) contain abundant active functional groups with strong redox capacity, which can function as an electron shuttles for promoting the reduction of heavy metals, thus changing the form of the pollutants in the environment and reducing their toxicity. Therefore, in this study, UV-Vis, FTIR, 3D-EEM, electrochemical analysis were applied to study the spectral characteristics and electron transfer capacity (ETC) of HA and FA. Upon analysis, the results showed an increasing trend of ETC and humification degree (SUVA254) for both HA and FA during composting. However, the aromatic degree (SUVA280) of HA was higher than FA. After 7 days of culture, 37.95% of Cr (Ⅵ) was reduced by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 (MR-1) alone. Whereas, only if HA or FA existed, the diminution of Cr (Ⅵ) reached 37.43% and 40.55%, respectively. However, the removal rate of Cr (Ⅵ) by HA/MR-1 and FA/MR-1 increased to 95.82% and 93.84% respectively. It indicated that HA and FA acted as electron shuttles, mediating the transfer of electrons between MR-1 and the final electron acceptor, effectively facilitating the bioreduction of Cr (Ⅵ) to Cr (Ⅲ) and also determined via correlation analysis. This study suggested compost-derived HA and FA coupling with MR-1 exhibited excellent performance for the bioreduction of Cr (Ⅵ) to Cr (Ⅲ).
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- Kemeng Li
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, PR China; The Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, PR China; The Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, PR China.
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Tan Z, Zhu H, He X, Xi B, Tian Y, Sun X, Zhang H, Ouche Q. Effect of ventilation quantity on electron transfer capacity and spectral characteristics of humic substances during sludge composting. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:70269-70284. [PMID: 35589896 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20808-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Humic substances (HSs) can ameliorate soil pollution by mediating electron transfer between microorganisms and contaminants. This capability depends on the redox-active functional structure and electron transfer capacity (ETC) of HS. This study mainly aimed to analyze the effects of different ventilation quantities on the ETC and spectral characteristics of HS (including humic acids (HAs) and fulvic acids (FAs)) during sludge composting. HS was extracted from compost with different ventilation quantities (0.1, 0.2, and 0.3 L kg-1 dry matter min-1, denoted as VQ1, VQ2, and VQ3, respectively). The ETC of HS was measured by electrochemical method. Excitation-emission matrix (EEM) spectroscopy, ultraviolet and visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometry, and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy were conducted to understand the evolution of HS composition during composting. Results indicated that the ETC of HA and FA increased during composting, and VQ2 had stronger ETC and electron recycling rate than VQ1 and VQ3 at the end of composting. UV-Vis analysis revealed that the humification degree, aromatization degree, and molecular weight of HA and FA increased during composting, while the content of lignin decreased. EEM-PARAFAC results suggested that VQ2 accelerated the degradation of protein-like substances. FT-IR revealed a decrease trend in polysaccharide and aliphatic, and the carboxyl content increased in VQ2 and VQ3 while decreased in VQ1. Correlation analysis was used to study the relationship between HS components and ETC. The results advance our further understanding of the pollution remediation mechanism of HS.
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- Zhihan Tan
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China.
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control Theory and Technology, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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Wu M, Wang Q, Wang C, Zeng Q, Li J, Wu H, Wu B, Xu H, Qiu Z. Strategy for enhancing Cr(VI)-contaminated soil remediation and safe utilization by microbial-humic acid-vermiculite-alginate immobilized biocomposite. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2022; 243:113956. [PMID: 35964397 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bioreduction is an efficient approach to in-situ remediate Cr(VI)-contaminated soil, but further strengthening methods are still urgently needed. Herein, a novel immobilized biocomposite (B-HA-VE-SA) was successfully synthesized by embedding a efficient strain Bacillus sp. CRB-7 with humic acid (HA) combined vermiculite (VE) and sodium alginate (SA). The performance and enhancement mechanism of the immobilized biocomposite on remediating Cr(VI)-contaminated soil were also investigated by analyzing the whole-genome of CRB-7, Cr(VI) detoxification, soil microecological regulation, and subsequent crop growth response. Genomic annotation demonstrated that CRB-7 contains multiple genes contributed to Cr(VI) tolerance, Cr(VI) reduction and other metals resistance. Results showed that embedded CRB-7 biocomposites exhibited more effective reduction of Cr(VI) in soil compared with control and free CRB-7 treatment, especially B-HA-VE-SA achieved the highest Cr(VI) removal efficiency (96.18%) and the residual Cr proportion (49.04%) via multiple mechanisms including carrier effects, nutrient sustained-release, and electron-shuttle effect enhanced the bioremediation process. Furthermore, the synergies of CRB-7 and immobilizers (HA, VE and SA) significantly improved soil microecology (soil enzyme activities, microbial quantity and diversity), and engendered the evolution of microbial community composition and functional pathways. Consequently, pot experiments (Brassica napus L.) verified the plant-growth-promoting (12.00-18.00% and 43.82-69.00% higher in emergence rate and biomass) and Cr-accumulation-reducing effects (19.47-91.09% and 29.11-89.80% lower in root and aerial parts) of free and immobilized CRB-7. Taken together, these findings highlighted the superiority of B-HA-VE-SA in simultaneous remediation, microecological improvement and safe utilization of Cr(VI)-contaminated soil.
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- Minghui Wu
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, 1# Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu 610059, Sichuan, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, PR China.
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, PR China.
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Liu S, Shi Y, Li X, Wang Z. Humic Acids Affect the Detection of Metal Ions by Cyanobacteria Carbon Quantum Dots Differently. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:10225. [PMID: 36011858 PMCID: PMC9408800 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191610225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A "top-down" synthesis of carbon quantum dots (CQDs), novel fluorescent C materials from waste biomass, is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. N-rich cyanobacteria are promising precursors to produce CQDs with high fluorescence (FL) intensity for the detection of metal ions. Herein, we synthesized cyanobacteria-based CQDs using a hydrothermal process and evidenced their high FL intensity and stability. The cyanobacteria-based CQDs showed powerful sensitivity for the specific detection of Fe3+ and Cr6+, which could be ascribed to (i) static FL quenching as a result of the interaction between -OH, -NH2, and -COOH groups with the metal ions, (ii) internal filtering effects between the CQDs and Fe3+ or Cr6+, and (iii) fluorescence resonance energy transfer between CQDs and Cr6+. Humic acids (HAs) coexisting led to an underestimation of Fe3+ but an overestimation of Cr6+ by the CQDs due to the different FL quenching mechanisms of the CQDs. HAs sorbed Fe3+ and wrapped the CQDs to form a barrier between them, inhibiting FL quenching of CQDs by Fe3+. As for Cr6+, HAs reduced Cr6+ and also led to FL quenching; the sorbed HAs on the CQDs acted as a carrier of electrons between Cr6+ and the CQDs, enhancing FL quenching of the CQDs. This study is the first work to evidence the interference of HAs in the detection of metal ions by CQDs derived from cyanobacteria, which would enlighten the application of CQDs in a natural aqueous environment.
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- Simin Liu
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Kapoor RT, Bani Mfarrej MF, Alam P, Rinklebe J, Ahmad P. Accumulation of chromium in plants and its repercussion in animals and humans. Environ Pollut 2022; 301:119044. [PMID: 35217142 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The untreated effluents released from industrial operations have adverse impacts on human health, environment and socio-economic aspects. Environmental pollution due to chromium is adversely affecting our natural resources and ecosystem. Chromium is hazardous carcinogenic element released from spontaneous activities and industrial procedures. Chromium toxicity, mobility and bioavailability depend mainly on its speciation. Chromium mainly exists in two forms, first as an immobile, less soluble trivalent chromium [Cr(III)] species under reducing conditions whereas hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] as a mobile, toxic and bioavailable species under oxidizing conditions. Hexavalent chromium is more pernicious in comparison to trivalent form. Chromium negatively affects crop growth, total yield and grain quality. Exposure of chromium even at low concentration enhances its accretion in cells of human-beings and animals which may show detrimental health effects. Many techniques have been utilized for the elimination of chromium. The selection of the green and cost-efficient technology for treatment of industrial effluent is an arduous task. The present review highlights the problems associated with chromium pollution and need of its immediate elimination by suitable remediation strategies. Further, investigations are required to fill the gaps to overcome the problem of chromium contamination and implementation of sustainable remediation strategies with their real-time applicability on the contaminated sites.
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- Riti Thapar Kapoor
- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, 201 313, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, 144534, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water and Waste Management, Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285, Wuppertal, Germany; Department of Environment, Energy and Geoinformatics, Sejong University, 98 Gunja-Dong, Guangjin-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saudi University, P. O. Box. 2460, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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Lin WH, Chen CC, Ou JH, Sheu YT, Hou D, Kao CM. Bioremediation of hexavalent-chromium contaminated groundwater: Microcosm, column, and microbial diversity studies. Chemosphere 2022; 295:133877. [PMID: 35131270 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) have the capability of bioreducing hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] to trivalent chromium [Cr(III)] under sulfate-reducing conditions for toxicity reduction. However, a high amount of sulfate addition would cause elevated sulfide production, which could inhibit the growth of SRB and result in reduced Cr(VI) bioreduction efficiency. A slow release reagent, viscous carbon and sulfate-releasing colloidal substrates (VCSRCS), was prepared for a long-lasting carbon and sulfate supplement. In the column study, VCSRCS was injected into the column system to form a VCSRCS biobarrier for Cr(VI) containment and bioreduction. A complete Cr(VI) removal was observed via the adsorption and bioreduction mechanisms in the column with VCSRCS addition. Results from X-ray diffractometer analyses indicate that Cr(OH)3(s) and Cr2O3(s) were detected in precipitates, indicating the occurrence of Cr(VI) reduction followed by Cr(III) precipitation. Results from the Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy analyses show that cell deposits carried functional groups, which could adsorb Cr. Addition of VCSRCS caused increased populations of total bacteria and dsrA, which also enhanced Cr(VI) reduction. Microbial diversity results indicate that VCSRCS addition resulted in the growth of Cr(VI)-reducing bacteria including Exiguobacterium, Citrobacter, Aerococcus, and SRB. Results of this study will be helpful in developing an effective and green VCSRCS biobarrier for the bioremediation of Cr(VI)-polluted groundwater.
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- Wei-Han Lin
- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- General Education Center, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Yang C, Hou LX, Xi BD, Hou LA, He XS. Contribution of redox-active properties of compost-derived humic substances in hematite bioreduction. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.08.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Wang M, Yu W, Zeng D, Zhu L, Gao C, Hu M, Le C, Qiu T. Volatilization of Zn and Pb and preparation of integrated micro-electrolysis filter from copper slag and its application for removing Cr(VI) from aqueous solution. Chemosphere 2022; 288:132596. [PMID: 34662642 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this study, copper slag was treated by carbothermal reduction technology for preparing an integrated micro-electrolysis filter (IMEF) and recovery of Zn and Pb. The influence of roasting conditions on the volatilization of Zn and Pb, and on the performance of IMEF in removing Cr(VI) from water were studied. The results showed that increasing the roasting temperature, time, and dosage of coal facilitated the generation of zero-valent iron (ZVI) and volatilization of Zn and Pb. The IMEF, roasted at 1150 °C for 40 min with 25% anthracite, had the best reduction effect on Cr(VI), and the volatilization efficiencies of Zn and Pb were 97.38% and 96.77%, respectively. The prepared IMEF had a porous structure with a porosity of 75.20%. A great number of nano/micro-sized ZVI particles were generated on the surface of silicate pore, and had super reactivity. The removal of Cr(VI) was promoted by increasing IMEF dosage and solution temperature, and decreasing the pH of the Cr(VI) solution. The IMEF presented good mechanical strength and excellent long-term performance in removing Cr(VI). Cr(VI) was reduced into Cr(III) and then mineralized to FeCr2O4 during reaction.
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- Miao Wang
- Faculty of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Faculty of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
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- Faculty of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Faculty of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- School of Architectural and Surveying and Mapping Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Faculty of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Faculty of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Faculty of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
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Zhou Y, Hu J, Gao Y, Song Y, Pang SY, Jiang J. Unrecognized role of humic acid as a reductant in accelerating fluoroquinolones oxidation by aqueous permanganate. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Wang Y, Li A, Ren B, Han Z, Lin J, Zhang Q, Cao T, Cui C. Mechanistic insights into soil heavy metals desorption by biodegradable polyelectrolyte under electric field. Environ Pollut 2022; 292:118277. [PMID: 34610413 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this study, we firstly used alginate to enhance an electrokinetic technology to remediate soil contaminated with divalent heavy metals (Pb2+, Cu2+, Zn2+). The mechanisms of alginate-associated migration of metal ions in electric field were confirmed. Alginate resulted in a high electrical current during electrokinetic process, and soil conductivity also increased after remediation. Obvious changes in both electroosmotic flow and soil pH were observed. Moreover, these factors were affected by increasing alginate dosage. The highest Cu (95.82%) and Zn (97.33%) removal efficiencies were obtained by introducing 1 wt% alginate. Alginate can desorb Cu2+ and Zn2+ ions from soil by forming unstable gels, which could be dissociated through electrolysis. However, Pb2+ ions did not easily migrate out of the contaminated soil. The density functional theory (DFT) calculations show Pb2+ ions could form a more stable coordination sphere in metal complexes than Cu2+ and Zn2+ ions. The metal removal efficiency was decreased by increasing alginate dosage at a high level. More alginate could provide more carboxyl ligands for divalent metal ions to stabilize gels, which were difficult to dissociate by electrolysis. In summary, the results indicate it is potential for introducing alginate into an electrokinetic system to remediate Cu- and Zn- contaminated soil.
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- Yuchen Wang
- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China.
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Ma R, Yan X, Pu X, Fu X, Bai L, Du Y, Cheng M, Qian J. An exploratory study on the aqueous Cr(VI) removal by the sulfate reducing sludge-based biochar. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Niu A, Lin C. Managing soils of environmental significance: A critical review. J Hazard Mater 2021; 417:125990. [PMID: 34229372 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Globally, environmentally significant soils (ESSs) mainly include acid sulfate, heavy metal(loid)-contaminated, petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated, pesticide-contaminated, and radionuclide-contaminated soils. These soils are interrelated and have many common characteristics from an environmental management perspective. In this review, we critically evaluate the available literature on individual ESSs, aiming to identify common problems related to environmental quality/risk assessment, remediation approaches, and environmental regulation for these soils. Based on these findings, we highlight the challenges to, and possible solutions for sustainable ESS management. Contaminated land has been rapidly expanding since the first industrial revolution from the industrialized Western countries to the emerging industrialized Asia and other parts of the world. Clean-up of contaminated lands and slowdown of their expansion require concerted international efforts to develop advanced cleaner production and cost-effective soil remediation technologies in addition to improvement of environmental legislation, regulatory enforcement, financial instruments, and stakeholder involvement to create enabling environments. Two particular areas require further action and research efforts: developing a universal system for assessing ESS quality and improving the cost-effectiveness of remediation technologies. We propose an integrated framework for deriving ESS quality indicators and make suggestions for future research directions to improve the performance of soil remediation technologies.
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- Anyi Niu
- School of Geography, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
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Tian Y, Wu Y, Peng Y, Guo X, Li Y, Dai B, Huang T. Study on the complexation of heavy metals onto biogas slurry DOM using two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy combined with the log-transformed synchronous fluorescence spectroscopy. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2021; 28:22878-22885. [PMID: 33426589 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12401-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The fluorescent components of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in biogas slurry can react with heavy metals (HMs) and affect the migration, transformation, toxicity, and bioavailability of HMs in soil. Fluorescence quenching titration combined with two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) can reveal the binding mechanism between HMs and different fluorescent components of biogas slurry DOM. The logarithmic-transformed (log-transformed) 2D-COS can be used to decrease the difference in the fluorescence intensity between low-intensity and high-intensity fluorophores that provides a better insight into the binding mechanism between biogas slurry DOM and HMs. Synchronous maps suggest that protein-like substances are more susceptive to the variation of the concentration of metal ions than fulvic-like substances. Asynchronous maps show that the preferential bonding of Cu(II) and Cr(III) to humic-like substances can be found in the biogas slurry DOM, as well as Fe(III) and Pb(II) to protein-like materials. DOM-Cu(II) may lead to an increasing risk of the migration of Cu(II) from soil to water environment due to the low log K values in the range from 2.93 to 3.46. Protein-like substances can also increase the environmental risk of HMs when these low-stable complexes occur migration and transformation. The potential environmental risk of protein-like with HMs follows the order: Pb(II) > Cu(II) > Cr(III). Here we demonstrate that the log-transformed 2D-COS can also identify fluorescence components at longer wavelength with relatively low content and reveals their preferential binding sequence and the number of binding sites. The study on the complexation between biogas slurry DOM and HMs provides a scientific basis for the environmental chemical behavior of HMs after the application of biogas slurry in agricultural soils.
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- Yuanyuan Tian
- College of Resources and Environment, Chengdu University of Information Technology, No. 24 Block 1, Xuefu Road, Chengdu, 610225, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Chengdu University of Information Technology, No. 24 Block 1, Xuefu Road, Chengdu, 610225, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Chengdu University of Information Technology, No. 24 Block 1, Xuefu Road, Chengdu, 610225, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Chengdu University of Information Technology, No. 24 Block 1, Xuefu Road, Chengdu, 610225, China.
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- Institute of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, Sichuan Academy of Environmental Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Regional Modern Agriculture & Environmental Protection, Huaiyin Normal University, Huaian, 223300, China
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- College of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 611756, China
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Tan F, Zhu Q, Guo X, He L. Effects of digestate on biomass of a selected energy crop and soil properties. J Sci Food Agric 2021; 101:927-936. [PMID: 32748962 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND A large number of digestates have not been fully utilized due to a lack of scientific, reasonable guidance, as well as imperfect technology. Hybrid giant Napier has great potential for use as a type of energy plant. As such, this study investigated the effects of digestate on the growth of a candidate energy crop and examined whether digestate was an ecologically viable means for soil restoration. RESULTS The results showed that the total yields of all treatment groups receiving irrigation of digestate were higher (5.19-26.00%) than those of the control. The total phosphorus, total potassium, available nitrogen, available phosphorus, and available potassium content of the soil had also increased after digestate application, compared with the control. Urease activities for all treatments increased 15.28 to 69.44% more than that of the corresponding control. Soil dissolved organic matter (DOM) mainly contained humic-like and fulvic-like components through the application of digestate. More fluorescent components were also identified by two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS). These fluorescent components can improve the aromaticity and molecular weight of soil DOM so as to improve soil quality. CONCLUSIONS Digestate improved not only the aboveground biomass accumulation, but also the chemical properties of the soil, which was an appropriate strategy for restoring soil quality and contributing to the sustainable development of marginal. The long-term impact of digestate application on soil quality will require additional long-term experiments. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Furong Tan
- Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, China
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- Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Chengdu University of Information Technology, Chengdu, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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Rahman Z, Thomas L. Chemical-Assisted Microbially Mediated Chromium (Cr) (VI) Reduction Under the Influence of Various Electron Donors, Redox Mediators, and Other Additives: An Outlook on Enhanced Cr(VI) Removal. Front Microbiol 2021; 11:619766. [PMID: 33584585 PMCID: PMC7875889 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.619766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Chromium (Cr) (VI) is a well-known toxin to all types of biological organisms. Over the past few decades, many investigators have employed numerous bioprocesses to neutralize the toxic effects of Cr(VI). One of the main process for its treatment is bioreduction into Cr(III). Key to this process is the ability of microbial enzymes, which facilitate the transfer of electrons into the high valence state of the metal that acts as an electron acceptor. Many underlying previous efforts have stressed on the use of different external organic and inorganic substances as electron donors to promote Cr(VI) reduction process by different microorganisms. The use of various redox mediators enabled electron transport facility for extracellular Cr(VI) reduction and accelerated the reaction. Also, many chemicals have employed diverse roles to improve the Cr(VI) reduction process in different microorganisms. The application of aforementioned materials at the contaminated systems has offered a variety of influence on Cr(VI) bioremediation by altering microbial community structures and functions and redox environment. The collective insights suggest that the knowledge of appropriate implementation of suitable nutrients can strongly inspire the Cr(VI) reduction rate and efficiency. However, a comprehensive information on such substances and their roles and biochemical pathways in different microorganisms remains elusive. In this regard, our review sheds light on the contributions of various chemicals as electron donors, redox mediators, cofactors, etc., on microbial Cr(VI) reduction for enhanced treatment practices.
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- Zeeshanur Rahman
- Department of Botany, Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Botany, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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Liu SJ, Zheng MX, Sun XJ, Xi BD, He XS, Xiao X. Evolution properties and dechlorination capacities of particulate organic matter from a landfill. J Hazard Mater 2020; 400:123313. [PMID: 32947713 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Particulate organic matter (POM) includes humin and non-degradable residues, and the knowledge about its composition, evolution and environmental behavior is limited. The composition, evolution and its influence on dechlorination of the POM in landfill was studied. The results show that POM accounts for 27 %-57 % of the organic matter in landfill cell, which is mainly composed of protein-, fulvic- and humic-like components. Firmicutes and Proteobacteria were the main microorganisms driving the compositional evolution of POM during the landfilling process. The electron acceptance capacities (EAC) and electron donating capacities (EDC) of POM were in the range of 0.05-0.51 μmol/gC-1 and 0.13-0.66 μmol/gC-1, respectively, and the average EAC and EDC of POM in the intermediate and old stage of landfill were higher than those in the initial stage. The combined action of MR-1 and POM increased the degradation rate of PCP by 20 %-40 %, which was ascribed to the reduction capacities and electron transfer process of POM. POM derived from the intermediate and old stages promoted PCP dechlorination more effectively when compared with the initial stage due to its high electron transfer capacities (ETC), which are of great significance for soil in-situ bioremediation.
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- Si-Jia Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, 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; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, 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; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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