Ethylthionocarbamates (ETC), which is the most widely used as collectors in the flotation of sulfide, is known to cause serious pollution to soil and groundwater. The potential biodegradation of ETC was evaluated b...Ethylthionocarbamates (ETC), which is the most widely used as collectors in the flotation of sulfide, is known to cause serious pollution to soil and groundwater. The potential biodegradation of ETC was evaluated by applying a mixed culture of iron-reducing bacteria (IRB) enriched from tailings dam sediments. The results showed that ETC can be degraded by IRB coupled to Fe(III) reduction, both of which can be increased in the presence of anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate (AQDS). Moreover, Fe(III)-EDTA was found to be a more favorable terminal electron acceptor compared to α-Fe2O3, e.g., within 30 d, 72% of ETC was degraded when α-Fe2O3+AQDS was applied, while it is 82.67% when Fe(III)-EDTA+AQDS is added. The dynamic models indicated that the kETC degradation was decreased in the order of Fe(III)-EDTA+AQDS〉α-Fe2O3+AQDS〉Fe(III)-EDTA〉α-Fe2O3, with the corresponding maximum biodegradation rates being 2.6, 2.45, 2.4 and 2.0 mg/(L·d), respectively, and positive parallel correlations could be observed between kFe(III) and kETC. These findings demonstrate that IRB has a good application prospect in flotation wastewater.展开更多
Anthraquinone dyes,which contain anthraquinone chromophore groups,are the second largest class of dyes after azo dyes and are used extensively in textile industries.The majority of these dyes are resistant to degradat...Anthraquinone dyes,which contain anthraquinone chromophore groups,are the second largest class of dyes after azo dyes and are used extensively in textile industries.The majority of these dyes are resistant to degradation because of their complex and stable structures;consequently,a large number of anthraquinone dyes find their way into the environment causing serious pollution.At present,the microbiological approach to treating printing and dyeing wastewater is considered to be an economical and feasible method,and reports regarding the bacterial degradation of anthraquinone dyes are increasing.This paper reviews the classification and structures of anthraquinone dyes,summarizes the types of degradative bacteria,and explores the possible mechanisms and influencing factors of bacterial anthraquinone dye degradation.Present research progress and existing problems are further discussed.Finally,future research directions and key points are presented.展开更多
Fluoranthene, a four-ring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that is possible genotoxic in nature, has been used as an indicator for assessing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-containing pollutants. Microbial degr...Fluoranthene, a four-ring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that is possible genotoxic in nature, has been used as an indicator for assessing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-containing pollutants. Microbial degradation is one of the promising methods in removing up PAH-contaminated environments. White-rot fungi have showed the ability to degrade a wide range of PAHs. This study aimed to investigate enzyme production, fungal biomass, and glucose utilization during the biodegradation process of fiuoranthene by a white-rot fungus Pleurotus pulmonarius F043 and to identify the metabolites produced in the degradation process. The extracellular ligninolytic enzyme system of the fungi, producing laccases and peroxidases, was directly linked to the biodegradation of fiuoranthene. The production of ligninolytic enzymes during fluoranthene degradation was related to an increase in the biomass of Pleurotus pulmonarius F043. Fluoranthene removal decreased with an increase in fluoranthene concentrations. The highest biomass production of Pleurotus pulmonarius F043 (〉 4 400 mg L-1) was found in the 10 mg L-1 fluoranthene culture after 30 d of incubation. Two fluoranthene metabolites, naphthalene-l,8-dicarboxylic acid and phthalic acid, were found in the process of fluoranthene degradation. Laccase was revealed as the major enzyme that played an important role in degradation process. Suitable conditions must be found to promote a successful fungal biotransformation augmentation in liquid culture.展开更多
基金Project(51708561)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(CZP17097,CZW15037)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘Ethylthionocarbamates (ETC), which is the most widely used as collectors in the flotation of sulfide, is known to cause serious pollution to soil and groundwater. The potential biodegradation of ETC was evaluated by applying a mixed culture of iron-reducing bacteria (IRB) enriched from tailings dam sediments. The results showed that ETC can be degraded by IRB coupled to Fe(III) reduction, both of which can be increased in the presence of anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate (AQDS). Moreover, Fe(III)-EDTA was found to be a more favorable terminal electron acceptor compared to α-Fe2O3, e.g., within 30 d, 72% of ETC was degraded when α-Fe2O3+AQDS was applied, while it is 82.67% when Fe(III)-EDTA+AQDS is added. The dynamic models indicated that the kETC degradation was decreased in the order of Fe(III)-EDTA+AQDS〉α-Fe2O3+AQDS〉Fe(III)-EDTA〉α-Fe2O3, with the corresponding maximum biodegradation rates being 2.6, 2.45, 2.4 and 2.0 mg/(L·d), respectively, and positive parallel correlations could be observed between kFe(III) and kETC. These findings demonstrate that IRB has a good application prospect in flotation wastewater.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41721001 and 41630637)the Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Department(No.2017GY-151)+1 种基金the Education Department of Shaanxi Province(No.16JF010)the Shaanxi Sanqin Scholars Fund Project,China
文摘Anthraquinone dyes,which contain anthraquinone chromophore groups,are the second largest class of dyes after azo dyes and are used extensively in textile industries.The majority of these dyes are resistant to degradation because of their complex and stable structures;consequently,a large number of anthraquinone dyes find their way into the environment causing serious pollution.At present,the microbiological approach to treating printing and dyeing wastewater is considered to be an economical and feasible method,and reports regarding the bacterial degradation of anthraquinone dyes are increasing.This paper reviews the classification and structures of anthraquinone dyes,summarizes the types of degradative bacteria,and explores the possible mechanisms and influencing factors of bacterial anthraquinone dye degradation.Present research progress and existing problems are further discussed.Finally,future research directions and key points are presented.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme(FRGS)of Ministry of Education,Malaysia(No.R.J130000.7809.4F465the Science Fund of Ministry of Science,Technology and Innovation,Malaysia(No.R.J130000.7909.4S110)
文摘Fluoranthene, a four-ring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that is possible genotoxic in nature, has been used as an indicator for assessing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-containing pollutants. Microbial degradation is one of the promising methods in removing up PAH-contaminated environments. White-rot fungi have showed the ability to degrade a wide range of PAHs. This study aimed to investigate enzyme production, fungal biomass, and glucose utilization during the biodegradation process of fiuoranthene by a white-rot fungus Pleurotus pulmonarius F043 and to identify the metabolites produced in the degradation process. The extracellular ligninolytic enzyme system of the fungi, producing laccases and peroxidases, was directly linked to the biodegradation of fiuoranthene. The production of ligninolytic enzymes during fluoranthene degradation was related to an increase in the biomass of Pleurotus pulmonarius F043. Fluoranthene removal decreased with an increase in fluoranthene concentrations. The highest biomass production of Pleurotus pulmonarius F043 (〉 4 400 mg L-1) was found in the 10 mg L-1 fluoranthene culture after 30 d of incubation. Two fluoranthene metabolites, naphthalene-l,8-dicarboxylic acid and phthalic acid, were found in the process of fluoranthene degradation. Laccase was revealed as the major enzyme that played an important role in degradation process. Suitable conditions must be found to promote a successful fungal biotransformation augmentation in liquid culture.