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2. A Dye-Assisted Paper-Based Assay to Rapidly Differentiate the Stress of Chlorophenols and Heavy Metals on Enterococcus faecalis and Escherichia coli
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Wanqing Dai, Bibi Inumbra, Po Yu Wong, Alma Sarmiento, Ying Yau, Jie Han, Guozhu Mao, Yung-Kang Peng, and Jian Lin Chen
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paper-based PAD ,toxicity ,chlorophenol ,heavy metal ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 - Abstract
Biological toxicity testing plays an essential role in identifying the possible negative effects induced by substances such as organic pollutants or heavy metals. As an alternative to conventional methods of toxicity detection, paper-based analytical device (PAD) offers advantages in terms of convenience, quick results, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. However, detecting the toxicity of both organic pollutants and heavy metals is challenging for a PAD. Here, we show the evaluation of biotoxicity testing for chlorophenols (pentachlorophenol, 2,4-dichlorophenol, and 4-chlorophenol) and heavy metals (Cu2+, Zn2+, and Pb2+) by a resazurin-integrated PAD. The results were achieved by observing the colourimetric response of bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis and Escherichia coli) to resazurin reduction on the PAD. The toxicity responses of E. faecalis-PAD and E. coli-PAD to chlorophenols and heavy metals can be read within 10 min and 40 min, respectively. Compared to the traditional growth inhibition experiments for toxicity measuring which takes at least 3 h, the resazurin-integrated PAD can recognize toxicity differences between studied chlorophenols and between studied heavy metals within 40 min.
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- 2023
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3. Sequential treatment of paper mill effluent with modified Fenton oxidation and bioflocculation.
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Sharma, Khanindra, Pathak, Mihirjyoti, Kalita, Suravi, Bhattacharyya, K. G., Sen Sarma, Neelotpal, and Devi, Arundhuti
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FLOCCULATION ,PAPER mills ,INDUSTRIAL wastes ,CHEMICAL oxygen demand ,OXIDATION ,HABER-Weiss reaction - Abstract
Pollutants emerging from the effluents of paper mills eventually destroy the environment of our ecosystem. To find a proper solution of it, a cost-effective and environmentally benign technique is proposed here to remediate contaminants present in the effluent of paper mill in a sequential steps using advanced oxidation processes including Fenton reaction (FO) (Fe(II)/H
2 O2 ), modified Fenton oxidation (MFO) (Fe(II)/Zn(II)/H2 O2 ) and biological flocculation process. A comparison and compilation among these techniques were carried out on the basis of the percentage removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD) as well as the observed degradation pattern in gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Results revealed that MFO could remove ≥ 90% of COD at ~ 90 min, whereas FO could eliminate ≥ 80% COD at ~ 120 min. Further, the bioflocculation technique was found to reduce the heavy metal contents such as Fe, Mn, Zn, Co, Cd and Pb by ≥ 60%. In the sequential treatment process, lignin, phenolic and colour contents were also found to be reduced by ~ 84% ~ 97% and ~ 96%, respectively. Again, the bioassay tests were performed to verify the toxicity reduction in the industrial effluent after the application of the sequential treatment process. This study demonstrates that the sequential treatment technique could be an effective alternative for the treatment of paper mill effluent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2020
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4. Precipitation of heavy metals by lime mud waste of pulp and paper mill
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Puek Tantriratna, Netnapid Tantemsapya, and Wanpen Wirojanagud
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lime mud ,pulp and paper ,precipitation ,heavy metal ,Technology ,Technology (General) ,T1-995 ,Science ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 - Abstract
Precipitation of heavy metals in synthetic and actual wastewater with lime mud (solid waste generated from the pulp and paper production process) was experimented using Jar-tests. Separate synthetic wastewater samples were prepared for each of the following heavy metals: lead (1,433.7 mgPb2+/L), chromium (506.7 mgCr3+/L), cadmium (1,095 mgCd2+/L) and mercury (9.37 mgHg2+/L). The actual wastewater was tanning wastewater containing 74.49 mgCr3+/L and COD wastewater containing 683 mgHg2+/L. Adjustments of pH in the acidic range, pH 2-7, were made for each type of synthetic wastewater except for the Hg synthetic wastewater. The optimum conditions obtained from the tests of the synthetic wastewater were used for theactual wastewater samples. Precipitation of heavy metals with lime mud was effective as indicated by the removal efficiency as high as 90% up for Pb, Cd and Hg and 100% for Cr. However, the removal efficiency for the Hg-COD wastewater was only 67%. The precipitating pH was in the range of 10 up, which is the common pH range for metal carbonate precipitation. The optimum dosage of lime mud for Pb, Cr, Cd and Hg synthetic wastewater was 0.4-1.0 g/L, 2.0-4.0 g/L, 1.6-2.0g/L and 0.8 g/L, respectively. While the optimum dosage of lime mud for precipitating chromium in tanning wastewater was 3.8 g/L and 3.6 g/L for precipitating mercury in COD wastewater.
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- 2004
5. Impact of effluent of Pulp & Paper industry on the flora of river basin at Jaykaypur, Odisha, India and its ecological implications.
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Tripathy, A.P., Dixit, P.K., and Panigrahi, A.K.
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PAPER industry , *BOTANY , *HAZARDOUS waste sites , *SUSPENDED solids , *HEAVY metals , *CANALS , *MERCURY poisoning , *WATERSHEDS - Abstract
The JK Paper industry located at Rayagada discharges biologically untreated effluent more than the permissible limit prescribed by Pollution Control Board, Odisha in to the environment. The industry is seriously polluting the surrounding aquatic and terrestrial environment. No detailed intensive study was carried out by previous workers on this industry earlier. The present study aims at finding out the impact of effluent on the flora at the contaminated site. The chemically treated effluent (TE) contained significant amount of mercury and cadmium. The TE has high BOD, COD, dissolved solids and suspended solids when compared to normal river water at the site of discharge. The TE deteriorated the natural water bodies changing the physico-chemical properties of natural river water. After meeting the river water the TE was diluted after 1 km distance from the meeting point of the river. Crop plants collected from the contaminated site showed higher level of residual Hg and Cd and significant depletion in pigment was observed. Plants collected from both the sides of the treated effluent canal showed significant amount residue mercury and cadmium in the plant leaves. The plants exposed to the TE, showed variation in chlorophyll and Phaeophytin pigment content when compared to their respective control values in all terrestrial plants collected from the contaminated site. In some plant leaves little increment in the pigment level was noted but the values were not significant. The changes observed in the plant pigment might be due to heavy metal accumulation. The presence of residual Hg and Cd in crop plants and plant leaves grazed by grazing animals after absorption, accumulation and enrichment may lead to a possible biological magnification, warrants attention. Proper biological treatment, treatment of effluent by modern methods and removal of heavy metals from the effluent before discharge by the industry is suggested. • Biological treatment of the effluent was not carried out by the industry & chemicals present in the effluent were significantly high.. • The water quality of the river water deteriorated due to the discharge of effluent of the paper mill. • Plants collected from the contaminated site showed significant accumulation of cadmium and mercury in leaf tissues • Significant depletion in pigment content of exposed plant leaves was noticed. • Depletion in plant pigment was due to accumulation of cadmium and mercury in plant tissues absorbed from the effluent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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6. Biosorption of heavy metals by paper mill waste from aqueous solution
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Suryan, S. and Ahluwalia, S.S.
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- 2012
7. Purification of Some Heavy Metals from Paper-Making Wastewater by Reed of Shuangtai Estuary Wetland.
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Su, Fangli, Zhou, Xin, Li, Yu, Guo, Chengjiu, and Wang, dan Tieliang
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HEAVY metals removal (Sewage purification) ,PAPER industry ,WETLANDS ,SIMULATION methods & models ,METAL absorption & adsorption - Abstract
Abstract: Through sampling reed in Shuangtai estuary wetland in April, 2009 and simulation test in Shenyang Agricultural University, we analyze the removal efficiency of Cu, Zn, Pb and Cd during different growth period of reed and distribution of them in various parts of reed. The results show that the removal efficiency is best in jointing stage, the removal of Pb largest with 21% increase and 30% in sprout and exhibition leaf period, the removal of Zn largest with 53% and 29% increase in jointing stage and the maturity period, the removal of Cd largest with 40% increase in the different growing season. The absorption amount of Cu, Zn, Pb and Cd in roots of reed reaches maximum during the growth, followed by in stems and in leaves. Absorptive capacity in the whole plant for Cu, Zn, Pb and Cd exists extremely significant difference (p <0.01). The order is Pb>Zn>Cu>Cd. The absorption in root is higher than in stems and in leaves (p <0.05), but Zn and Cd absorption amount has no significant differences in stems and leaves (p >0.05). [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2011
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8. Accelerated naked-eye identification of cations using non-plasmonic amplification by functionalized GQDs: A novel photochemical microfluidic sensor for environmental/mineral analysis using Lab-on-paper technology.
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Abdollahian, Parinaz, Heidari, Hassan, Hassanzadeh, Soheila, and Hasanzadeh, Mohammad
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MINERAL analysis , *COPPER , *CATIONS , *METAL ions , *METAL detectors , *ANALYSIS of heavy metals , *MERCURY , *COPPER surfaces - Abstract
[Display omitted] • GQD-DDT and GQD-MPA was synthesized using novel hydrothermal protocol. • GQD-DDT and GQD-MPA was used for the identification of cations using colorimetric and spectrophotometric assay. • GQD-DDT and GQD-MPA have well activity for ion sensing in aqueous solution. This study describes the synthesis of various types of thiolated-graphene quantum dots (GQDs) for the simultaneous multi-sensing of heavy metal ions using one-droplet microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (OD- µ PADs). For the first time, functionalized GQDs were synthesized and stabilized on the surface of hydrophobic fiber-glass with simple manufacturing and assembly strategy towards colorimetric chemosensing of ions including iron, copper, cobalt, mercury, chrome, manganese, and nickel. For this purpose, GQDs are functionalized by various organic species including cysteamine, decanethiol, and mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) towards specific electrostatic interaction with metal ions of Fe (II), Cu (II), Co(II), Hg (II), Mn (II), and Ni (II). Therefore, an innovative GQDs-based miniaturized chemo-system was proposed for the environmental analysis. Additionally, the results were confirmed using fluorescence spectrometry as an optical detection method. Finally, this simple and efficient colorimetric platform was used for facile metal ions detection in human urine models, and environmental fluids, which can provide a commercial device for sensing contaminants by non-professional users in biomedical/environmental mixture. As an economical technique, this platform presents a "mix-and-sense" system without dye (as a side substance) or chemical treatments. The low instrumental requirements, the color uniformity, and the disposability of OD- μ PADs approve the commercial application of the engineered ion-chemosensor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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9. A Dye-Assisted Paper-Based Assay to Rapidly Differentiate the Stress of Chlorophenols and Heavy Metals on Enterococcus faecalis and Escherichia coli.
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Dai, Wanqing, Inumbra, Bibi, Wong, Po Yu, Sarmiento, Alma, Yau, Ying, Han, Jie, Mao, Guozhu, Peng, Yung-Kang, and Chen, Jian Lin
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HEAVY metals ,ENTEROCOCCUS faecalis ,ESCHERICHIA coli ,TOXICITY testing ,ENTEROCOCCUS ,POLLUTANTS ,CHLOROPHENOLS - Abstract
Biological toxicity testing plays an essential role in identifying the possible negative effects induced by substances such as organic pollutants or heavy metals. As an alternative to conventional methods of toxicity detection, paper-based analytical device (PAD) offers advantages in terms of convenience, quick results, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. However, detecting the toxicity of both organic pollutants and heavy metals is challenging for a PAD. Here, we show the evaluation of biotoxicity testing for chlorophenols (pentachlorophenol, 2,4-dichlorophenol, and 4-chlorophenol) and heavy metals (Cu
2+ , Zn2+ , and Pb2+ ) by a resazurin-integrated PAD. The results were achieved by observing the colourimetric response of bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis and Escherichia coli) to resazurin reduction on the PAD. The toxicity responses of E. faecalis-PAD and E. coli-PAD to chlorophenols and heavy metals can be read within 10 min and 40 min, respectively. Compared to the traditional growth inhibition experiments for toxicity measuring which takes at least 3 h, the resazurin-integrated PAD can recognize toxicity differences between studied chlorophenols and between studied heavy metals within 40 min. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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10. Phytoextraction potential of heavy metals by native wetland plants growing on chlorolignin containing sludge of pulp and paper industry.
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Chandra, Ram, Yadav, Sheelu, and Yadav, Sangeeta
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PHYTOREMEDIATION , *HEAVY metals , *WETLAND plants , *LIGNINS , *PAPER industry - Abstract
The results of physico-chemical analysis of pulp and paper mill effluent sedimented sludge revealed the presence of heavy metals (mg l −1 ) Fe (67.53), Zn (13.90), Cu (2.15), Cr (2.30), Cd (0.255), Mn (11.0), Ni (3.30), and Pb (1.05) along with persistent chlorolignin. The major persistent organic pollutants detected by GC–MS were ethane, 1,1-diethoxy; tetradecanoic acid; furane 2,5-dimethyl; n -hexadecanoic acid; nonacosane, trimethylenebis-1,3-dioxolane; 1,3-dioxolane, 2-(phynylmethyl). Twelve representative native plants were noted based on their population number growing on pulp and paper sludge and evaluated for their phytoextraction potential of heavy metals. The result revealed that Triticum aestivum was found as root accumulator for all metals except Cu. Similarly, the Brassica campestris accumulated all metals maximum in root except Ni, Fe and Pb. While, Eclipta alba accumulated majority of metals in their shoot and leaves, But Solanum nigrum, Rumex dentatus accumulated metals in root and shoot both. Rananculus scleratus accumulated all the tested metals in their aerial parts except Cd and Pb. Cammelina benghalensis accumulated metals in root except Cd, Pd. Similarly the Phragmites cummunis and Ricinus cummunis accumulated majority of metals in their shoot and leaves. It was also noted that several evaluated plant showed bioconcentration factor (BCF) greater than one for accumulated metals i.e. Pb in T . aestivum (1.285), C . benghalensis (5.142), Cannabis sativa (3.466), P . cummunis (7.180), R . cummunis (66.80) was also noted. Furthermore, greater than one translocation factor (TF) for all these plants showed strong evidence for phytoextraction and in situ remediation potential of these plants. The overall order of phytoextraction potential of native wetland plants were C . sativa > P . cummunis > C . benghalensis > T . aestivum > B . campestris > E . alba . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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11. Metal-contaminated soil remediation by means of paper mill sludges addition: chemical and ecotoxicological evaluation.
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Calace, N., Campisi, T., Iacondini, A., Leoni, M., Petronio, B.M., and Pietroletti, M.
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SOIL pollution ,GROUNDWATER ,POLLUTION ,HEAVY metals - Abstract
Abstract: Metal pollution of soils is a great environmental problem. The major risks due to metal pollution of soil consist of leaching to groundwater and potential toxicity to plants and/or animals. The objective of this study is to evaluate by means of chemical and ecotoxicological approach the effects of paper mill sludge addition on the mobile metal fraction of polluted metal soils. The study was carried out on acidic soil derived from mining activities and thus polluted with heavy metals, and on two paper mill sludges having different chemical features. The results obtained by leaching experiments showed that the addition of a paper mill sludge, consisting mainly of carbonates, silicates and organic matter, to a heavy-metal polluted soil produces a decrease of available metal forms. The carbonate content seems to play a key role in the chemical stabilisation of metals and consequently in a decrease of toxicity of soil. The leached solutions have a non-toxic effect. The mild remediation by addition of sludge has moreover a lasting effect. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2005
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12. Effects of paper sludge addition on the bioavailability and distribution of Pb in contaminated soil.
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Zhao, Nan-Nan, He, Xiao-Jia, Li, Zhen-Shan, and Zhao, Hua-Zhang
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LEAD in soils ,BIOAVAILABILITY ,SOIL remediation ,PLANT growth ,HUMUS - Abstract
Heavy metal contamination of soil poses risks and hazards to environment and human being. Many amendments were used to remediate the contaminated soil. In this report, paper sludge was used to reduce the bioavailability of Pb in soil, and the remediation mechanism was studied by investigating the redistribution of Pb speciation after paper sludge addition. In pot experiments, significantly increased weights of shoots (from 1.6 to 3.3 mg per plant) and roots (from 0.7 to 0.8 mg per plant), as well as significantly decreased Pb content in shoots (from 153.8 to 24.4 mg kg
−1 ) and roots (from 467.1 to 38.0 mg kg−1 ) of rape were observed after paper sludge was added. The addition of paper sludge resulted in redistribution of Pb from the liable fractions (carbonate-bound Pb from 58.3 to 3.7%) to the Fe–Mn oxide-bound fraction (from 29.2 to 74.9%). Paper sludge addition increased the content of organic matters and pH of soil, and induced Pb redistribution, which ultimately inhibited Pb uptake and improved plant growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2015
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13. Detection of heavy metal by paper-based microfluidics.
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Lin, Yang, Gritsenko, Dmitry, Feng, Shaolong, Teh, Yi Chen, Lu, Xiaonan, and Xu, Jie
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ANALYSIS of heavy metals , *MICROFLUIDIC devices , *PUBLIC health , *COLORIMETRIC analysis , *METAL fabrication - Abstract
Heavy metal pollution has shown great threat to the environment and public health worldwide. Current methods for the detection of heavy metals require expensive instrumentation and laborious operation, which can only be accomplished in centralized laboratories. Various microfluidic paper-based analytical devices have been developed recently as simple, cheap and disposable alternatives to conventional ones for on-site detection of heavy metals. In this review, we first summarize current development of paper-based analytical devices and discuss the selection of paper substrates, methods of device fabrication, and relevant theories in these devices. We then compare and categorize recent reports on detection of heavy metals using paper-based microfluidic devices on the basis of various detection mechanisms, such as colorimetric, fluorescent, and electrochemical methods. To finalize, the future development and trend in this field are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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14. Effects of cadmium toxicity on sesame seed germination explained by various nonlinear growth models.
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Parmoon, Ghasem, Moosavi, Seyed Amir, Poshtdar, Adel, and Siadat, Seyed Ataollah
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SESAME ,GERMINATION ,CADMIUM ,AKAIKE information criterion ,DISTILLED water ,FILTER paper ,WATER purification - Abstract
This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of cadmium toxicity on the seed germination properties of sesame cultivars (Halil, Nazok Shakhei, Oltan, and Yellow White) using nonlinear growth models. Seeds were germinated in petri dishes (90mm diameter), with a double layered of filter paper soaked in distilled water as control treatment or cadmium (CdSO4) solutions in concentrations of 0, 100, 200, 400, 600, 800 and 1000 ppm. Each treatment was replicated four times and included 50 seeds in each petri dishes. Hyperbolastic growth models for the description of seed germination data were compared to Richards, Weibull, Logistic and Gompertz models. Our results revealed that all studied cultivars were germinated at the cadmium-polluted germination medium to a maximum of 200 ppm without reduction in germination fraction, while seed germination rate was decreased at this concentration compared to 0 and 100 ppm. Increasing cadmium concentration resulted in the germination fraction reduction from 1 to 0.4 at the 400 ppm. The recommended hyperbolastic growth model was type III or (H3) as it provided the best model with the lowest Corrected Akaike Information Criterion for cv. Halil (AICc =-14.6) and cv. Nazok Shakhei, (AICc =-14.2). Cette expérience a été menée pour évaluer les effets de la toxicité du cadmium sur la cinétique de germination de graines issues de différents cultivars de sésame (Halil, Nazok Shakhei, Oltan et Yellow White), en comparant des modèles de croissance non linéaire. Les graines ont germé dans des boîtes de Pétri (90mm de diamètre), entre deux couches de papier filtre imbibées d'eau distillée (contrôle) ou dans des solutions de cadmium (CdSO4) à des concentrations de 0, 100, 200, 400, 600, 800 et 1000 ppm. Chaque traitement a été répété quatre fois et comprenait 50 graines par boîte. Les cinétiques de croissances ont été modélisées avec modèles de croissance hyperbolastique, dont l'ajustement a été comparé aux modèles sigmoïdes classiques (Richards, Weibull, Logistic et Gompertz). Nos résultats ont révélé que tous les cultivars étudiés ont germé, sans réduction du taux de germination, jusqu'à une concentration de de 100 ppm. Au-delà, le taux de germination était réduit. À la concentration de 400 ppm, le taux de germination est passé de 1 à 0,4. Le modèle de croissance hyperbolastique recommandé était de type III ou (H3), car il présentait un critère d'information d'Akaike (AIC) corrigé le plus bas pour les cultivars Halil (AICc =-14,6) et Nazok Shakhei, (AICc =-14,2). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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15. Application of Cys A@AuNPs supported amino acids towards rapid and selective identification of Hg(II) and Cu(II) ions in aqueous solution: An innovative microfluidic paper-based (μPADs) colorimetric sensing platform.
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Abdollahiyan, Parinaz, Hasanzadeh, Mohammad, Pashazadeh-Panahi, Paria, and Seidi, Farzad
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AMINO acids , *AQUEOUS solutions , *TRACE elements , *IONS , *COPPER ions , *METALWORK , *MERCURY , *METHYLMERCURY - Abstract
[Display omitted] • CysA@AuNPs supported amino acids was synthesized using hydrothermal protocol. • CysA@AuNPs supported was used for the identification of Hg(II) and Cu(II). • CysA@AuNPs have well activity for ion sensing in aqueous solution. In this study, an innovative methods was proposed for the synthesis of cysteamine@gold nanoparticle (CysA@AuNPs) using one step protocol. Also, application of CysA@AuNPs for the sensitive recognition of Hg (II) and Cu (II) in aqueous media was investigated using optical techniques. This research work explains the development of a lightweight stamp for manufacturing of a novel microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μ PADs), as a simple colorimetric sensor for selective recognition of Hg2+ and Cu2+ within the other metal ions (Fe(III), Mn(II), Zr(IV), Ba(II), Mg(II), Sr(II), As(III), B(III), Al(III), V(III), K(I), Na(I), Mo(II), Co(II), Zn(II), Sn(II), Se(IV), Cr(III), Bi(III)) in aqueous, and human biofluids. CysA@AuNPs supported amino acids were used as the ion detection probs. The specific colorimetric response of Hg2+ and Cu2+ amongst the other ions through the innovative sensor allows naked-eye discrimination of the mercury and copper metal ions in this work with excellent selectivity in the presence of cysteine, and methionine. The results revealed our new strategy (μ PADs) for the colorimetric recognition of mercury and copper ions, in both urine and aqueous samples, is selective, simple, fast, sensitive, quantitative, cost-effective, and eco-friendly, which can be detected by naked eye through color alternation with LLOQ of 0.001 ppm for Hg2+, and 0.02 ppm for Cu2+ with admirable stability. The low instrumental needs of the stamp, and disposability of μ PADs enable the application of the suggested paper-based device for the commercial diagnostics biosensor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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16. Analysis of Status Quo of Research on Heavy Metals in Rivers and Lakes Based on Bibliometrics.
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Wang, Shuhang, Zhang, Yaran, Fu, Zhenghui, Shi, Dong, Wang, Yuanyi, Yang, Dianhai, and Che, Feifei
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HEAVY metals ,HEAVY metal toxicology ,ENVIRONMENTAL health ,WATER pollution ,WATER quality ,RIVER pollution ,HEAVY metal content of water - Abstract
Heavy metal pollution in rivers and lakes arising due to rapid economic development has been extensively studied by various countries due to its direct impact on ecological health and human well-being. However, there is a lack of comprehensive and systematic reviews addressing the current research status of this subject. In this study, we conducted a visual metrological analysis of the literature from 2001 to 2021 using the Web of Science (WoS) and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) citation databases. The results show that studies conducted in other countries initially outnumbered those in China; after 2010, China emerged as the foremost contributor. Furthermore, both the WoS and CNKI databases indicate active engagement of Chinese researchers through a significant proportion of published papers on metal research, with prominent contributions coming from institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and University CAS. Nevertheless, Chinese research institutions still have relatively low total paper citation numbers and have yet to establish themselves as key players in international scientific research efforts. Additionally, core authors from different countries share substantial similarities in their research directions and focuses. Consistent research hotspots regarding heavy metals in rivers and lakes were identified across both databases, including heavy metal pollution, adsorption, human activities, water quality, and sediment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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17. Mapping the scientific knowledge of glomalin-related soil protein with implications for carbon sequestration.
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Liu, Shanle, Wang, Qizhi, Qian, Lu, Zhang, Binghuang, Chen, Xiangwen, Hong, Hualong, Wu, Shengjie, Liu, Jingchun, Yan, Chongling, and Lu, Haoliang
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SCIENTIFIC knowledge ,CARBON sequestration ,CLIMATE change mitigation ,VESICULAR-arbuscular mycorrhizas ,BIBLIOMETRICS - Abstract
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) derived refractory organic matter, mainly in glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP), stores globally significant amounts of carbon, attracting wide attention in response to climatic change. However, there is no synthesis review has been done so far to reveal global research progresses on GRSP, especially its ecological role for climate mitigation. Here,we conducted a bibliometric analysis of the papers on GRSP research from 1998 to 2021, based on the Web of Science (WOS) Core Collection.We collected a total of 634 papers and analyzed the characteristics of publication outputs in various countries and institutions. In addition, keywords analysis was conducted to reveal the main research directions and hot trends in the field of GRSP. We confirmed that 1) the number of papers published per year has gradually increased since 2010, and increased sharply in 2019; 2) the United States was the earliest country to conduct GRSP research, while China currently has the largest number of publications; 3) relevant studies focus on the role from AMF and GRSP in soil health and plant health; 4) the contribution of GRSP to soil carbon and its ecological function in mitigating climate change are the hotspot of research. The benefits of GRSP have become a consensus, however, the nature of glomalin and the mechanisms of GRSP-associated benefits still need to explore. As an important soil recalcitrant organic carbon, further studies are need to elucidate the land-ocean biogeochemical processes of GRSP and its contribution to global blue carbon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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18. Sustainable Remediation of Soil and Water Utilizing Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: A Review.
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Zhang, Xueqi, Wang, Zongcheng, Lu, Yebin, Wei, Jun, Qi, Shiying, Wu, Boran, and Cheng, Shuiping
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VESICULAR-arbuscular mycorrhizas ,SOIL remediation ,HEAVY metal toxicology ,HEAVY metals removal (Sewage purification) ,PLANT habitats - Abstract
Phytoremediation is recognized as an environmentally friendly technique. However, the low biomass production, high time consumption, and exposure to combined toxic stress from contaminated media weaken the potential of phytoremediation. As a class of plant-beneficial microorganisms, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can promote plant nutrient uptake, improve plant habitats, and regulate abiotic stresses, and the utilization of AMF to enhance phytoremediation is considered to be an effective way to enhance the remediation efficiency. In this paper, we searched 520 papers published during the period 2000–2023 on the topic of AMF-assisted phytoremediation from the Web of Science core collection database. We analyzed the author co-authorship, country, and keyword co-occurrence clustering by VOSviewer. We summarized the advances in research and proposed prospective studies on AMF-assisted phytoremediation. The bibliometric analyses showed that heavy metal, soil, stress tolerance, and growth promotion were the research hotspots. AMF–plant symbiosis has been used in water and soil in different scenarios for the remediation of heavy metal pollution and organic pollution, among others. The potential mechanisms of pollutant removal in which AMF are directly involved through hyphal exudate binding and stabilization, accumulation in their structures, and nutrient exchange with the host plant are highlighted. In addition, the tolerance strategies of AMF through influencing the subcellular distribution of contaminants as well as chemical form shifts, activation of plant defenses, and induction of differential gene expression in plants are presented. We proposed that future research should screen anaerobic-tolerant AMF strains, examine bacterial interactions with AMF, and utilize AMF for combined pollutant removal to accelerate practical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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19. Trace Metal Contamination in Community Garden Soils across the United States.
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Malone, Maeve and Shakya, Kabindra M.
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Community gardens are often seen as a means for producing sustainable food resources in urban communities. However, the presence of trace metals and metalloids such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium in urban soils poses a health risk to gardeners who participate in urban community gardens. They are exposed to these contaminates through multiple exposure pathways such as inhalation and ingestion directly through soil or through crops grown in the soil. Hot spots of soil contamination are higher in areas of cities with greater minority populations and lower incomes. This paper reviews the state of heavy metal contamination in community garden soils across the United States. This paper outlines the major sources of heavy metals in urban soils, exposure pathways, the ways to reduce heavy metal levels in garden soils, the means to slow down the uptake of heavy metals, and limit the exposure of these contaminates. The application of biochar and compost, implementing raised beds, and maintaining a natural pH are all examples of ways to mitigate heavy metal contaminants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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20. Insights into the Pattern of the Persistent Heavy Metal Pollution in Soil from a Six-Decade Historical Small-Scale Lead-Zinc Mine in Guangxi, China.
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Guo, Mingfan, Xiao, Yuliang, Zhang, Jinxin, Wei, Li, Wei, Wenguang, Xiao, Liang, Fan, Rongyang, Zhang, Tingting, and Zhang, Gang
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ENVIRONMENTAL research ,POLLUTION source apportionment ,HEAVY metal toxicology ,POLLUTION risk assessment ,ANALYSIS of heavy metals ,HEAVY metals ,SOIL pollution - Abstract
Soil heavy metal pollution is one of the hottest topics in soil environmental research. There are a large number of small abandoned metal mines in China. Due to the lack of timely restoration and treatment, the heavy metal concentration in the soil within these mining areas often exceeds the local background levels, facilitating pollution spread to other natural factors such as precipitation, resulting in a wider extent of continuous contamination. This paper investigates the current status of heavy metal pollution in an abandoned small lead-zinc mine, particularly examining the concentrations of 10 specific heavy metals (V, Cr, Ni, Zn, As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Cu, Co) in soil samples. Additionally, it explores the extent of contamination caused by these heavy metals within the area. Besides, principal component analysis and positive matrix factorization model (PMF) were adopted to determine the sources of these heavy metals. The risk assessment of the pollution status was also carried out. The provision of a scientific basis for mining area management under similar conditions holds significant importance. The results indicate a significant positive correlation among the majority of these 10 heavy metals in soil. The presence of these heavy metals in the soil within the concentrator and tailings reservoir area primarily stems from mining operations, construction activities, and discharges from the power system. Hg, Pb, Zn, and As in the surrounding agricultural land mainly come from the heavy metal spillover from the mining area. Furthermore, the area is plagued by severe contamination from As and Pb. The Nemerow comprehensive index method has confirmed substantial pollution in both the concentrator and tailings reservoir. Additionally, there exists a substantial ecological risk ranging from moderate to high. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Purification of Some Heavy Metals from Paper-Making Wastewater by Reed of Shuangtai Estuary Wetland
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Yu Li, Chengjiu Guo, dan Tieliang Wang, Fangli Su, and Xin Zhou
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geography ,geography.geographical_feature_category ,Simulation test ,Reed ,Chemistry ,Significant difference ,Environmental engineering ,Growing season ,Heavy metals ,Wetland ,Estuary ,Pulping and papermaking effluent ,Horticulture ,Heavy metal ,Wastewater ,General Earth and Planetary Sciences ,Purification ,General Environmental Science - Abstract
Through sampling reed in Shuangtai estuary wetland in April, 2009 and simulation test in Shenyang Agricultural University, we analyze the removal efficiency of Cu, Zn, Pb and Cd during different growth period of reed and distribution of them in various parts of reed. The results show that the removal efficiency is best in jointing stage, the removal of Pb largest with 21% increase and 30% in sprout and exhibition leaf period, the removal of Zn largest with 53% and 29% increase in jointing stage and the maturity period, the removal of Cd largest with 40% increase in the different growing season. The absorption amount of Cu, Zn, Pb and Cd in roots of reed reaches maximum during the growth, followed by in stems and in leaves. Absorptive capacity in the whole plant for Cu, Zn, Pb and Cd exists extremely significant difference (pZn>Cu>Cd. The absorption in root is higher than in stems and in leaves (p0.05).
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22. A Review on Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Wood-Industrial Wastewater by Oil Palm Waste
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Wahid Ali Hamood Altowayti, Syafiqa Ayob, Faisal Sheikh Khalid, Muhammad Tahir, Norshila Abu Bakar, Norzila Othman, and Eddy Setiadi Soedjono
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lcsh:GE1-350 ,Heavy metals ,heavy metal ,Pulp and paper industry ,oil palm waste ,lcsh:TD1-1066 ,Industrial wastewater treatment ,Adsorption ,industrial wastewater ,adsorption ,medicine ,Palm oil ,Environmental science ,activated carbon ,lcsh:Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering ,lcsh:Environmental sciences ,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics ,General Environmental Science ,Activated carbon ,medicine.drug - Abstract
The use of heavy metals in the manufacturing industry over the past few decades has eventually contributed to a rise in the flow of metallic compounds into wastewater and has raised significant ecological and health threats to living things. Adsorption is an excellent way to treat solid waste effluent, offering significant benefits such as affordability, profitability, ease of operation and efficiency. However, the price of commercial adsorbent namely activated carbon has soared due to its high demand. There is also a green improvement in this method by turning the commercial adsorbent into agricultural waste. In Malaysia, the oil palm waste is such suitable material that can be utilized for making activated carbon, since they are ample and easy to find. Additionally, part of them is agricultural waste that cannot be consumed (i.e. leaves and fronds). Hence, this study aimed to analyse the potential of activated carbon from agricultural waste, namely oil palm waste, in reducing the levels of heavy metals in industrial wastewater.
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23. Vermicomposting of anaerobically digested sewage sludge with hazelnut husk and cow manure by earthworm Eisenia foetida
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Rıdvan Kızılkaya, Zhainagul Yertayeva, Sagynbay Kaldybayev, Bolat Murzabayev, Aigul Zhapparova, and Zhanybek Nurseitov
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vermicompost ,eisenia feotida ,Science ,Soil Science ,Plant Science ,Environmental Science (miscellaneous) ,engineering.material ,Eisenia foetida ,Husk ,lcsh:Agriculture (General) ,Vermicompost,Eisenia feotida,sewage sludge,heavy metal,bioaccumulation ,Fen ,sewage sludge ,biology ,Chemistry ,Earthworm ,heavy metal ,Pulp and paper industry ,biology.organism_classification ,lcsh:S1-972 ,bioaccumulation ,Bioaccumulation ,engineering ,Agronomy and Crop Science ,Cow dung ,Vermicompost ,Sludge - Abstract
Vermicomposting of organic waste has an important part to play in an integrated waste management strategy. The aim of the present study was to investigate the ability of an epigeic earthworm Eisenia foetida to transform anaerobically digested sewage sludge (SS) amended with hazelnut husk (HH) and cow manure (CM) in different proportions under laboratory condition (in darkness at 25°C0,5 0C). Two approaches investigated in the study were: (1) to find the best medium for growth and reproduction of E. foetida in different feed mixtures, (2) to analyze the heavy metal concentrations in different feed mixtures of SS-HH-CM before and after vermicomposting, and (3) to explore heavy metals accumulation of earthworms in sewage sludge with different feed mixtures. Number and biomass of earthworms and heavy metal contents in feed mixtures and earthworms were periodically monitored. The results indicated that maximum earthworm biomass was attained in feed mixture of 20% SS + 40% CM + 40% HH while the earthworm number was highest in feed mixture of 30% SS + 35% CM + 35% HH during the vermicomposting period. Heavy metals concentration (Zn, Cu, Cd, Pb, Ni and Cr) in all feed mixtures decreased associated with the increasing vermicomposting time. The heavy metals’ content in the feed mixtures was lower than that of initial mixtures. Metal analysis of earthworms revealed considerable bioaccumulation of heavy metals in their bodies’ tissue. Heavy metal analysis of earthworm body showed that increasing proportion of SS in the feed mixtures promoted the heavy metal content of earthworm body.
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24. Advances in Studies on Heavy Metals in Urban Soil: A Bibliometric Analysis.
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Tang, Shuya, Wang, Chunhui, Song, Jing, Ihenetu, Stanley Chukwuemeka, and Li, Gang
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Recent advancements in urban economies and population growth have led to an escalation in urban soil heavy metal pollution, thereby posing significant threats to human life and health. This paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis, detailing the developmental trajectory, research hotspots, and emerging trends in the field of urban soil heavy metal pollution research. Utilizing the CiteSpace and VOSviewer software tools, we conducted an analysis of 1247 articles sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection Database (WoSCC) spanning the period from 2000 to 2022. Our analysis revealed a significant upward trend in the number of publications during the period 2000–2022, a trend expected to persist. Ahmad Kafeel, Khan Zafar Iqbal, and Huang Biao emerged as the leading authors in this domain. The journal, Science of the Total Environment, held the most influence, while China led in the number of publications, with the Chinese Academy of Sciences as the foremost contributor. The research predominantly focused on source apportionment of urban soil heavy metal pollution, pollution risk assessment, and the application of environmental magnetism. Future research priorities include assessing the human health risks from diverse sources of heavy metal pollution, a key aspect of ensuring urban safety and soil health. Our findings delineate the evolutionary trajectory of urban soil heavy metal pollution research over the past two decades and underscore the viability of employing a dynamic bibliometric approach to investigate this research discipline. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. 重金属对生物脱氮性能影响及活性污泥 生物学效应的 meta 分析.
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周宇, 黄健, 朱小杰, 范少松, and 王展鹏
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Copyright of Industrial Water Treatment is the property of CNOOC Tianjin Chemical Research & Design Institute and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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26. Physicochemical Analysis and Heavy Metals Remediation of Pharmaceutical Industry Effluent Using Bentonite Clay Modified by H2SO4 and HCl
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Abdulmumin Abdullahi, Oluwaseun Jacob Ajala, Joshua O. Ighalo, and Stephen Ayika
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bentonite clay ,010405 organic chemistry ,Environmental remediation ,Chemistry ,pharmaceutical effluent ,Chemistry, Analytical ,Heavy metals ,General Chemistry ,heavy metal ,010402 general chemistry ,Pulp and paper industry ,01 natural sciences ,Kimya, Analitik ,0104 chemical sciences ,lcsh:Chemistry ,Adsorption ,lcsh:QD1-999 ,adsorption ,Bentonite ,pharmaceutical effluent,inorganic acid,bentonite clay,heavy metal,adsorption ,Effluent ,inorganic acid - Abstract
Environmental pollution by industrial effluent has become an important issue partly because of the detection of heavy metals in them which need to be mitigated. Adsorbents were produced from Bentonite clay using 2 M H2SO4 and HCl as modifying agents in ratio 1:2 by wet impregnation method. Physicochemical properties of the pharmaceutical effluents such as pH, temperature, turbidity, conductivity, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and heavy metals were determined. High concentration of Fe(III) and Zn(II)were observed in the effluents when compared with standards. Optimal value of pH for Fe(III) and Zn(II) were 8 and 7 respectively and dose of 0.1 g was found to be optimal value for all the adsorption system. The adsorption was best fit to Langmuir isotherm and the pseudo second order kinetic model. The results obtained in this study showed that the produced adsorbents could be used to supplement the commercial adsorbents in the specific application. Furthermore, acid modification was helped to increase the sorption capacity of the clay to the heavy metals studied with H2SO4 being the better modification agent.
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27. Phosphorylation of a malate transporter promotes malate excretion and reduces cadmium uptake in apple
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Hui Kang, Yu-Jin Hao, Jing Lu, Chun-Xiang You, Meihong Sun, Da-Gang Hu, and Qi-Jun Ma
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inorganic chemicals ,cadmium ,Physiology ,Transgene ,Malates ,apple ,malic acid ,chemistry.chemical_element ,Plant Science ,Plant Roots ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Bimolecular fluorescence complementation ,Phosphorylation ,Protein kinase A ,Plant Proteins ,Cadmium ,AcademicSubjects/SCI01210 ,Transporter ,ALMT14 ,heavy metal ,Research Papers ,SOS2L1 ,Crop Molecular Genetics ,chemistry ,Biochemistry ,Malus ,Toxicity ,bacteria ,Malic acid - Abstract
Protein kinase SOS2L1 phosphorylates the malate transporter ALMT14, resulting in malate excretion from root to rhizosphere to improve cadmium tolerance in apple., Heavy metal contamination is a major environmental and human health hazard in many areas of the world. Organic acids sequester heavy metals and protect plant roots from the effects of toxicity; however, it is largely unknown how these acids are regulated in response to heavy metal stress. Here, protein kinase SOS2L1 from apple was functionally characterized. MdSOS2L1 was found to be involved in the regulation of malate excretion, and to inhibit cadmium uptake into roots. Using the DUAL membrane system in a screen of an apple cDNA library with MdSOS2L1 as bait, a malate transporter, MdALMT14, was identified as an interactor. Bimolecular fluorescence complementation, pull-down, and co-immunoprecipitation assays further indicated the interaction of the two proteins. Transgenic analyses showed that MdSOS2L1 is required for cadmium-induced phosphorylation at the Ser358 site of MdALMT14, a modification that enhanced the stability of the MdALMT14 protein. MdSOS2L1 was also shown to enhance cadmium tolerance in an MdALMT14-dependent manner. This study sheds light on the roles of the MdSOS2L1–MdALMT14 complex in physiological responses to cadmium toxicity.
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28. Protection of human intestinal epithelial cells from oxidative stress caused by mercury using lactic acid bacteria
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Hideki Kinoshita, Keiji Igoshi, Shin Yasuda, and Mai Jumonji
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mercury ,antioxidant enzyme ,Antioxidant ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Immunology ,Cellular detoxification ,chemistry.chemical_element ,Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology ,Microbiology ,Superoxide dismutase ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,medicine ,Food science ,chemistry.chemical_classification ,Cadmium ,Full Paper ,biology ,Chemistry ,Glutathione peroxidase ,Gastroenterology ,Biosorption ,food and beverages ,heavy metal ,Lactic acid ,lactic acid bacteria ,Catalase ,biology.protein ,Food Science - Abstract
Heavy metals are harmful to human health. Therefore, we investigated the biosorption of heavy metals by lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Of all the tested heavy metals, biosorption by LAB was highest for mercury, followed by lead, cadmium, and finally arsenic. The viability of HCT-116 cells was reduced by half in the presence of 7.5 µg/mL mercury but recovered after the addition of selected LAB strains. HCT-116 cells showed increased superoxide dismutase and catalase activities, whereas glutathione peroxidase activities decreased significantly. Addition of Lactobacillus sakei TOKAI 57m recovered all antioxidant enzyme activities. Our results suggest that this strain can be used for cellular detoxification.
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29. Chemical Prevention and Control of the Green Tide and Fouling Organism Ulva: Key Chemicals, Mechanisms, and Applications
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Tao Tang, Chao Li, Xi Xiao, Jing Hu, and Kokoette Effiong
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Biocide ,lcsh:QH1-199.5 ,Biomass ,Ocean Engineering ,lcsh:General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution ,Aquatic Science ,Oceanography ,Biofouling ,Ulva ,Algae ,lcsh:Science ,Organism ,allelochemical ,Water Science and Technology ,Global and Planetary Change ,Fouling ,biology ,antifouling ,fungi ,green tide ,heavy metal ,biology.organism_classification ,Pulp and paper industry ,Environmentally friendly ,microscopic propagule ,Environmental science ,lcsh:Q ,Green algae - Abstract
The green algae, Ulva spp., have been causing environmental problems worldwide, e.g., green tides and biofoulings. Green tides resulted from bloom floating Ulva have caused substantial economic losses. Ulva foulings increase the maintenance cost of marine facilities and contribute to the biomass of floating algae. Chemical methods are generally very inexpensive and convenient for suppression of Ulva spp. during their early life stages, thus solving the green tide and fouling problem at the source. In this paper, classical chemical methods that have been or are in use and emerging chemical methods under research are systematically reviewed. The advantages, disadvantages, mechanisms, and applications of these methods are also summarized. Highly toxic reagents are used in classical chemical methods, including oxidants, acids, heavy metal compounds, and synthetic biocides directly used or applied in antifouling coatings to kill or inhibit Ulva effectively. However, these toxic reagents have a high risk of resulting in secondary environmental problems. In order to minimize other environmental impacts while solving the current problem, emerging, and environmentally friendly chemical methods have been developed, such as the utilization of degradable natural products (mainly allelochemicals) and semi-natural products for Ulva inhibition and fouling control, and the use of flocculating agents to prevent microscopic propagules from germinating. All these chemical methods provide a promising direction for the prevention and control of Ulva.
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30. Time-Domain Transfer Learning for Accurate Heavy Metal Concentration Retrieval Using Remote Sensing and TrAdaBoost Algorithm: A Case Study of Daxigou, China.
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Yang, Yun, Tian, Qingzhen, Bai, Han, Wei, Yongqiang, Yan, Yi, and Huo, Aidi
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REMOTE sensing ,HEAVY metal toxicology ,TECHNOLOGY assessment ,MULTISPECTRAL imaging ,COPPER ,STANDARD deviations ,HEAVY metals ,TIME-domain analysis - Abstract
Traditionally, the assessment of heavy metal concentrations using remote sensing technology is sample-intensive, with expensive model development. Using a mining area case study of Daxigou, China, we propose a cross-time-domain transfer learning model to monitor heavy metal pollution using samples collected from different time domains. Specifically, spectral indices derived from Landsat 8 multispectral images, terrain, and other auxiliary data correlative to soil heavy metals were prepared. A cross time-domain sample transfer learning model proposed in the paper based on the TrAdaBoost algorithm was used for the Cu content mapping in the topsoil by selective use of soil samples acquired in 2017 and 2019. We found that the proposed model accurately estimated the concentration of Cu in the topsoil of the mining area in 2019 and performed better than the traditional TrAdaBoost algorithms. The goodness of fit (R
2 ) of the test set increased from 0.55 to 0.66; the relative prediction deviation (RPD) increased from 1.37 to 1.76; and finally, the root-mean-square deviation (RMSE), decreased from 8.33 to 7.24 mg·kg−1 . The proposed model is potentially applicable to more accurate and inexpensive monitoring of heavy metals, facilitating remediation-related efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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31. Comprehensive Risk Assessment of Applying Biogas Slurry in Peanut Cultivation
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Qingyu Liu, Zixuan Zhao, Zhiping Xue, Ding Li, Zhining Wen, Yi Ran, Zili Mei, and Li He
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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism ,chemistry.chemical_element ,engineering.material ,Nutrient ,Biogas ,peanuts ,TX341-641 ,Nutrition ,Original Research ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,Health risk assessment ,Nutrition. Foods and food supply ,risk assessment ,heavy metal ,Pulp and paper industry ,Nitrogen ,chemistry ,cultivation ,Soil water ,engineering ,Slurry ,Environmental science ,Fertilizer ,Risk assessment ,Food Science ,biogas slurry - Abstract
Biogas slurry, a byproduct of biogas plants, is considered a high-quality bio-organic fertilizer. Despite providing nutrients to crops, biogas slurry may contain a high concentration of heavy metals, leading to food safety problems and endangering human health if such metals are absorbed by plants. Therefore, biogas slurry should undergo systematic risk assessment prior to direct use on farmland to ensure its safety for soils and crops. In this study, the risk of applying biogas slurry in peanut cultivation was comprehensively evaluated. Based on nitrogen contents, different concentrations of biogas slurry were applied in peanut cultivation. The results achieved herein showed that the application of biogas slurry as a nutrient supplier in peanut cultivation would significantly affect the physical and chemical properties of soil and characteristics of the plant and the quality of peanuts. Although the heavy metal content of biogas slurry was within the permitted range, it had potential risks to human health and the environment. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that biogas slurry was the primary source of heavy metals in soil. After the application of biogas slurry, the contents of As and Hg in the soil increased significantly, which were 11.12 and 26.67 times higher than those in the control soil. The contents of Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, and As in peanut kernel samples under different levels of biogas slurry application were all lower than the maximum permissible limit set by the Standardization Administration of China. In contrast, the content of Hg in peanut kernels was higher than the maximum permissible limit value of 0.02 mg/kg. Peanut had a higher enrichment capacity of Cd and Zn and a higher migration capacity of Pb. The health risk assessment showed that the long-term consumption of peanuts grown with a high dosage of biogas slurry would be harmful to the health of children aged 2–6 years with a large consumption level.
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32. Food Safety Risks Posed by Heavy Metals and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) related to Consumption of Sea Cucumbers.
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Elvevoll, Edel Oddny, James, David, Toppe, Jogeir, Gamarro, Esther Garrido, and Jensen, Ida-Johanne
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PERSISTENT pollutants ,SEA cucumbers ,HEAVY metals ,ORGANIC conductors ,FOOD safety ,ARSENIC ,ORGANOMETALLIC compounds ,FLAVOR ,AQUATIC animals - Abstract
The global production of sea cucumbers was 245 thousand tons in 2020. Sea cucumbers are important food items in Asian and Pacific cuisines, the highest proportion being consumed in China as "bêche-de-mer" dried, gutted, boiled and salted body wall. However, consumption of sea cucumbers is expanding in China and globally, and the high demand has led to decline in populations of sea cucumbers, due to overexploitation. Aquaculture, together with novel fisheries on new species in new regions is easing the demand. Thus, an assessment of food safety is warranted. A literature search on food hazards was performed. A high proportion of the selected papers concerned heavy metals and metalloid hazards, such as mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As). No specific maximum limits (MLs) have been set for contents of these in sea cucumbers. Thus, the contents were compared with maximum limits set for aquatic animals in general or bivalve molluscs if available. With regard to Hg and Cd levels, none of the samples exceeded limits set by the European Commission or the National Standard of China, while for Pb, samples from highly industrialised areas exceeded the limits. Surprisingly, data on contaminants such as POPs, including dioxins and dl-PCB, PAH and PFAS as well as microbial hazards were scarce. The availability of fresh sea cucumber has increased due to aquaculture. To preserve the original flavour some consumers are reported to prefer to eat raw sea cucumber products, sashimi and sushi, which inevitably causes challenges from the microbial food safety perspective. Altogether, this paper highlights specific needs for knowledge, in particular when harvesting new species of sea cucumbers or in industrialized regions. Systematic monitoring activities, appropriate guidelines and regulations are highly warranted to guide the utilization of sea cucumbers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Concentrations of lead, copper and zinc in forest soils near industrial areas
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Galyas, Éva
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vegetation ,emission ,Naturvetenskap ,toxicity ,heavy metal ,paper mill ,accumulation ,human health ,Natural Sciences ,soil - Abstract
Environmental contamination with heavy metals, especially of soils, has been a continuousproblem worldwide since the beginning of the industrial revolution. Heavy metal emissionshave increased continuously since 1900 and the metals accumulate in the environment. Pulpand paper mill factories, and factories which produce sulphuric acid emit heavy metals,among others lead (Pb), copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn). Results from previous studies showedthat the soils near factories had higher concentrations of these pollutants than the controlplace. In this study I want to determine the effects of industrial heavy metal emissions of onehistoric and one present industry on nearby soil heavy metal concentrations.Samples were taken near one historically heavily contaminated site, the old sulphite factoryin Rydöbruk (1897-1944) and near the present Stora Enso paper mill in Hyltebruk. As acontrol site, I compared these with Rocknen nature reserve area.At each site I took 6 soil samples, representing the top 15-20 cm of soil and organic material.Samples were analysed with an Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and the concentrations oflead, copper and zinc were determined per ashed dry material.I analyzed the samples at the laboratory using the guideline from the Swedish StandardInstitute for water analysis.The concentrations of the soil samples showed no significant difference between the naturereserve area and the industrial sites (One-way ANOVA). This was due to very variableorganic content within and between the sites.Organic content of the samples has a significantly effect on the metal concentrations for Pband Cu (Linear Regression test). In conclusion, metals can accumulate in the vegetation, andin case of Pb and Cu there is a correlation between their concentration and the amount oforganic matter. Therefore in future studies it is best if soil with very high organic content orvegetation is used to determine if forest soil near industries are affected by past or presentindustrial emissions of heavy metals.
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34. Integrated biochemical and chemical processing of municipal bio-based waste to obtain bio based products for multiple uses. The case of soil remediation
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Silvia Tabasso, Enzo Montoneri, Roberto Nisticò, Marco Ginepro, Lorenzo Tomasso, Matteo Francavilla, Tabasso, S, Ginepro, M, Tomasso, L, Montoneri, E, Nistico', R, and Francavilla, M
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Biopolymer ,CHIM/03 - CHIMICA GENERALE ED INORGANICA ,Strategy and Management ,Raw material ,engineering.material ,Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering ,law.invention ,Biopolymers ,law ,Filtration ,General Environmental Science ,Pollutant ,Soil washing ,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment ,Compost ,Extraction (chemistry) ,Municipal bio-waste ,Heavy metals ,Pulp and paper industry ,Heavy metal ,Digestate ,engineering ,Environmental science ,Value added ,Sludge - Abstract
In line with the Green Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Natural-Resource-Based Views (NRBV), the present study is as further step of a long range research program initiated in 2004. The project aims to demonstrate municipal bio-waste (MBW) as feedstock to produce bio based chemicals alternative to fossil sourced products. Previous work demonstrated MBW as source of polymeric biosurfactants (BPS) with multiple properties for use in chemical and agriculture sectors. The present paper reports now a new BPS feature, i.e. that BPS are efficient active principles for soil remediation. The study involves three BPS obtained by alkaline hydrolysis from different streams of an MBW treatment plant: the anaerobic digestate of food kitchen waste (FORSUD), the compost (CV) of gardening residues and the compost (CVDF) of a mix of gardening residues, digestate and sewage sludge. The BPS have 5 to over 750 kg/mol molecular weight, characterized by the presence of aliphatic C chains substituted by aromatic moieties and several different acid and basic functional groups. They were used at 0.1–100 g L−1 in aqueous solution to wash soil sampled from an Italian metal polluted site. Collected data statistical analysis was carried out by ANOVA. The recovered washing solutions were analyzed for Cu, Cr, Ni, Zn, Pb. The 50–100 g/L CVDF BPS solutions exhibited 98-81% extraction efficiency, compared to 70-60% for CV and FORSUD. Compared to conventional commercial extractants, CVDF BPS extraction efficiency ranked as CVDF = diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid > ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid > sodium dodecyl sulphate. A new two steps process was studied: (1) use of BPS solution for washing the polluted soil; (2) treating the recovered solution by acidification and membrane filtration to separate a pollutant concentrate from water for further use. Results indicate membrane filtration more efficient and/or sustainable. They confirm BPS as value added products upgrading MBW from societal cost to source of benefits.
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35. Comparative analysis of in vitro neurotoxicity of methylmercury, mercury, cadmium, and hydrogen peroxide on SH-SY5Y cells
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SUDO, Kasumi, VAN DAO, Cuong, MIYAMOTO, Atsushi, and SHIRAISHI, Mitsuya
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Pharmacology ,Full Paper ,L-Lactate Dehydrogenase ,Cell Survival ,Apoptosis ,Heavy Metal Poisoning, Nervous System ,Hydrogen Peroxide ,Mercury ,heavy metal ,Methylmercury Compounds ,Acetylcysteine ,SH-SY5Y cell ,Oxidative Stress ,cell death ,Cell Line, Tumor ,Metals, Heavy ,neurotoxicity ,ROS generation ,Humans ,Reactive Oxygen Species ,Cadmium - Abstract
Mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) are the major toxic heavy metals and are known to induce neurotoxicity. Although many studies have shown that several heavy metals have neurotoxic effects, the cellular and molecular mechanisms thereof are still not clear. Oxidative stress is reported to be a common and important mechanism in cytotoxicity induced by heavy metals. However, the assays for identifying toxic mechanisms were not performed under the same experimental conditions, making it difficult to compare toxic properties of the heavy metals. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms underlying neurotoxicity induced by heavy metals and H2O2, focusing on cell death, cell proliferation, and oxidative stress under the same experimental condition. Our results showed that MeHg caused lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, caspase activation and cell-cycle alteration, and ROS generation in accordance with decreased cell viability. HgCl2 caused LDH release and cell-cycle alteration, but not caspase activation. CdCl2 had a remarkable effect on the cell cycle profiles without induction of LDH release, caspase activation, or ROS generation. Pretreatment with N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) prevented the decrease in cell viability induced by MeHg and HgCl2, but not CdCl2. Our results demonstrate a clear difference in neurotoxic mechanisms induced by MeHg, HgCl2, CdCl2 or H2O2 in SH-SY5Y cells. Elucidating the characteristics and mechanisms of each heavy metal under the same experimental conditions will be helpful to understand the effect of heavy metals on health and to develop a more effective therapy for heavy metal poisoning.
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36. Role of Plant-Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria in Plant Machinery for Soil Heavy Metal Detoxification.
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Qin, Haichen, Wang, Zixiao, Sha, Wenya, Song, Shuhong, Qin, Fenju, and Zhang, Wenchao
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HEAVY metals ,PLANT-soil relationships ,HEAVY metal toxicology ,RHIZOBACTERIA ,NITROGEN fixation ,CROP yields ,SOILS - Abstract
Heavy metals migrate easily and are difficult to degrade in the soil environment, which causes serious harm to the ecological environment and human health. Thus, soil heavy metal pollution has become one of the main environmental issues of global concern. Plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) is a kind of microorganism that grows around the rhizosphere and can promote plant growth and increase crop yield. PGPR can change the bioavailability of heavy metals in the rhizosphere microenvironment, increase heavy metal uptake by phytoremediation plants, and enhance the phytoremediation efficiency of heavy-metal-contaminated soils. In recent years, the number of studies on the phytoremediation efficiency of heavy-metal-contaminated soil enhanced by PGPR has increased rapidly. This paper systematically reviews the mechanisms of PGPR that promote plant growth (including nitrogen fixation, phosphorus solubilization, potassium solubilization, iron solubilization, and plant hormone secretion) and the mechanisms of PGPR that enhance plant–heavy metal interactions (including chelation, the induction of systemic resistance, and the improvement of bioavailability). Future research on PGPR should address the challenges in heavy metal removal by PGPR-assisted phytoremediation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. 原位快速检测重金属镉的研究进展.
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闵建锋, 方梦旗, and 栾云霞
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Copyright of Science & Technology of Cereals, Oils & Foods is the property of Science & Technology of Cereals, Oils & Foods Editorial Office and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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38. Solidification Behavior of Heavy Metal Pb 2+ for Spontaneous Combustion Coal Gangue-Based Geopolymers.
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Liu, Fang, Tang, Ran, Wang, Baomin, and Yan, Jifei
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SPONTANEOUS combustion ,LEAD ,COAL combustion ,HEAVY metals ,SOLIDIFICATION ,SOLID waste ,ANALYSIS of heavy metals - Abstract
Spontaneous combustion coal gangue (SCCG) is considered to be an aluminosilicate-based solid waste containing various toxic ions. The alkali-activation method for this material can not only fully use its potential hydration activity but also solidify the hazardous components to some extent. Through introducing additional Pb
2+ , the solidification behavior of heavy metal Pb2+ for an SCCG-based geopolymer was studied in the present paper. The solidification efficiencies were evaluated by Pb2+ leaching rates under neutral and acidic conditions, while its mechanism was explained by the methods of XRD, TG, FT-IR, SEM, and MIP. The results show that the Pb2+ solidification efficiency increases along with the curing age, and acidic rather than neutral conditions lead to a more intensive solidification capacity. Judging by the permissive maximum value of 5 mg/L, the Pb2+ original concentrations under neutral and acidic circumstances should be lower at 2.0 wt.% and 3.0 wt.%, respectively. The Pb2+ absorption is dominated by the physical process, due to the formation of no new hydration products. However, the Pb2+ addition would interrupt the reconstruction of the Si-Al network structure, slowing the accumulation of N-A-S-H gel and the densifying of the matrix. When the Pb2+ concentration grows, the sizes of hydration productions shrink continuously, more defects appear in the microstructure of the geopolymer, and the pore structure deteriorates rapidly, all of which accelerate the diffusion of toxic ions to the external condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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39. MoS2及其改性膜去除水中重金属及核素研究进展.
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张彦君, 杨 禹, and 侯立安
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40. Comparative Study of Portland Cement-based and Zeolite-based Concretes in Terms of Hexavalent Chromium Leaching
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Jozef Oravec and Adriana Estokova
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020209 energy ,lcsh:QE1-996.5 ,Metallurgy ,chemistry.chemical_element ,02 engineering and technology ,heavy metal ,Pulp and paper industry ,law.invention ,lcsh:Geology ,leaching ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Portland cement ,Chromium ,Water soluble ,chemistry ,Distilled water ,law ,cement composite ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,chromium ,Leaching (metallurgy) ,Leachate ,zeolite ,Hexavalent chromium ,Zeolite - Abstract
The paper presents the results of the leaching study of Portland cement-based and zeolite-based concretes regarding water soluble hexavalent chromium. Three leaching water media (distilled water, rain water, and Britton-Robinson buffer) of various pH values were under investigation. The correlation between pH and leached-out concentrations of chromium was not confirmed. The content of hexavalent water-soluble chromium in leachates of zeolite-based concretes was found to be higher than that in leachates of Portland cement-based samples.
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41. Recent Advances of Biochar-Based Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors.
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Li, Yunxiao, Xu, Rui, Wang, Huabin, Xu, Wumei, Tian, Liyan, Huang, Jingxin, Liang, Chengyue, and Zhang, Yong
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ELECTROCHEMICAL sensors ,BIOSENSORS ,FEEDSTOCK ,CARBON nanotubes ,BIOCHAR ,POLLUTANTS ,BIOMASS - Abstract
In the context of accelerating the global realization of carbon peaking and carbon neutralization, biochar produced from biomass feedstock via a pyrolysis process has been more and more focused on by people from various fields. Biochar is a carbon-rich material with good properties that could be used as a carrier, a catalyst, and an absorbent. Such properties have made biochar a good candidate as a base material in the fabrication of electrochemical sensors or biosensors, like carbon nanotube and graphene. However, the study of the applications of biochar in electrochemical sensing technology is just beginning; there are still many challenges to be conquered. In order to better carry out this research, we reviewed almost all of the recent papers published in the past 5 years on biochar-based electrochemical sensors and biosensors. This review is different from the previously published review papers, in which the types of biomass feedstock, the preparation methods, and the characteristics of biochar were mainly discussed. First, the role of biochar in the fabrication of electrochemical sensors and biosensors is summarized. Then, the analytes determined by means of biochar-based electrochemical sensors and biosensors are discussed. Finally, the perspectives and challenges in applying biochar in electrochemical sensors and biosensors are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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42. Mapping of Heavy Metal Pollution in River System: A Scientometric Approach.
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Sharma, Ranju and Kumari, Lata
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SCIENTOMETRICS ,HEAVY metal toxicology ,BIOACCUMULATION ,RIVER pollution ,SOCIAL network analysis ,ECOLOGICAL risk assessment - Abstract
Bioaccumulation and biotransformation of heavy metals cause serious pollution in aquatic ecosystems. This has attracted widespread attention to its negative effect on ecological and human health. In recent years, several studies have been done in this area. Among all the heavy metals, Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) have been widely reported for their toxic effect. However, detailed research activity on these two pollutants in aquatic ecosystems has not been mapped. It is important to capture the key topics and domains in which research is happening. The present study attempts to address this gap. A detailed Scientometrics study was undertaken to capture the heavy metal pollution in river systems. The 33,414 research papers were identified from a topic search covering the period 2010 to 2021 from the ‘web-of-science’ database. The social network analysis approach was used for understanding the structure and dynamics of the research. The study identifies the following as major nodes in the network constructed from author keywords assigned to the research papers namely heavy metal (primarily lead, cadmium), bioremediation, carbon nanotube, and sequential extraction. The thematic areas were identified as ecological risk, adsorption, atmospheric deposition, and potential ecological risk as major domains of research namely. The study has implications for research assessment and alerting the community and policymakers to the concerns about the adverse effect of these metals on aquatic ecosystems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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43. Improving Mining Soil Phytoremediation with Sinapis alba by Addition of Hydrochars and Biochar from Manure Wastes
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E. Fuente, B. Ruiz, Gabriel Gascó, Ana Méndez, E. Cárdenas-Aguiar, Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (España), Ruiz Bobes, Begoña, Fuente Alonso, Enrique, Ruiz Bobes, Begoña [0000-0002-4934-4520], and Fuente Alonso, Enrique [0000-0003-3080-5945]
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0106 biological sciences ,Environmental Engineering ,020209 energy ,Sinapis ,Biomass ,02 engineering and technology ,Mining soil ,01 natural sciences ,Hydrothermal carbonization ,010608 biotechnology ,Biochar ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,Cation-exchange capacity ,Waste Management and Disposal ,Manure waste ,Hydrochar ,biology ,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment ,Pulp and paper industry ,biology.organism_classification ,Manure ,Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) ,Phytoremediation ,Heavy metal ,Soil water ,Environmental science - Abstract
The use of phytoremediation to remove metals of contaminated soils is an interesting technique that is usually limited by adverse physical and chemical properties of this type of soils. The addition of biochar produced from manure waste could improve soil properties due to its nutrient content, high cation exchange capacity or water holding capacity. However, the high water content of manure wastes precludes its pyrolysis treatment use for biochar production, without a previous drying step. Indeed, hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of manure wastes could be an adequate treatment method as it takes place in water solution. The product obtained after HTC of biomass, named hydrochar, exhibits different physiochemical properties than biochar that could affect their potential application. The objective of the present work is to study the effect of chars obtained by pyrolysis or HTC of manure wastes in mining soil phytoremediation with Sinapis alba. Two selected mining soils (PORT and GAM) were treated with two manure biochars prepared at 450 °C (BMW450) and 600 °C (BMW600), two hydrochars prepared by HTC of manure at 190 °C (HWM190) and 240 °C (HMW240) and raw manure waste (MW) at a rate of 10% in mass. Later, different soil samples were incubated with or without Sinapis alba growth. Experimental results shown that properties of chars have a great influence on the efficiency of the use of Sinapis alba in the phytoremediation of mining soils. The addition of BMW600 and raw material (MW) increased the production of aerial and root biomass for GAM soil. For PORT soil, HMW190, two biochars and MW increases root and aerial biomass whereas HMW240 only produces an increment on aerial biomass. Addition of two hydrochars and MW had a positive effect on the biochemical soil activities and the highest microbial biomass carbon of GAM and PORT soil samples was observed after addition of HMW190. Finally, the addition of biochars and hydrochars could improve the phytoremediation of mining soils by Sinapis alba. However, the heavy metal uptake greatly depends on the type of soil, the amendment and the target metal. The accumulation of As, Pb and Zn in the aerial part of Sinapis alba was very low. However, Sinapis alba acts as accumulator for As in the presence of BMW600 and HMW190, for Zn after amendment with HM190 and for Pb after BMW600 addition to PORT soil. For GAM soil, only the addition of BMW450 and BM600 improves the capacity of accumulation of As in roots., Authors want to thank to Spanish Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad “Retos Investigación 2014” for the economic support (CGL2014-58322-R).
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44. Utilisation of Electrodialytically Treated Sewage Sludge Ash in Mortar
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Gunvor Marie Kirkelund, Annemette Kappel, Krzysztof Piotr Kowalski, Lisbeth M. Ottosen, and Raimon Parés Viader
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Cement ,Environmental Engineering ,Electrokinetic remediation ,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment ,Chemistry ,Fineness ,0211 other engineering and technologies ,02 engineering and technology ,010501 environmental sciences ,Particulates ,Pulp and paper industry ,01 natural sciences ,Heavy metal ,Compressive strength ,Phosphorous ,021105 building & construction ,Bench scale ,Mortar ,SSA ,Waste Management and Disposal ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences - Abstract
Phosphorous is a scarce resource and there is a need to develop methods for recovery of this irreplaceable nutrient from secondary resources, e.g. from sewage sludge ash (SSA). Today SSA is most often disposed of and the resource is lost. In the present study, about 90% phosphorous was recovered from SSA by electrodialytic separation in a bench scale set-up, and the particulate residue after the extraction (SSA-ED) was evaluated for use as cement replacement in mortar. The SSA-ED and untreated SSA were grinded for 0, 30 s and 10 min in order to obtain fractions with different degrees of fineness. Each fraction was tested as cement replacement with 20% substitution in mortar. The technical and aesthetical properties of mortars containing the two SSAs were compared to the properties of ordinary mortar. The SSA-ED was acidic; however, this did not significantly influence the mortar properties on short term investigated here. For example, the compressive strength of the mortar with SSA-ED only decreased by 8% compared to ordinary mortar. The workability of mortars with SSA or SSA-ED was reduced compared to the reference. The colour of mortar with SSA-ED was warm reddish, and more intense than the colour of the mortar with SSA. The intense colour was due to the increased concentration of hematite during ED. This study showed potential for separating SSA to two resources by combining electrodialytic extraction of phosphorous and subsequent utilization of the residual mineral ash in mortar.
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- 2018
45. The Sustainable Treatment Effect of Constructed Wetland for the Aquaculture Effluents from Blunt Snout Bream (Megalobrama amblycephala) Farm
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Chengfeng Zhang, Rui Jia, Ge Xianping, Li Bing, Zhu Jian, and Hou Yiran
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constructed wetland ,Fish farming ,Geography, Planning and Development ,Aquatic Science ,Biochemistry ,Aquaculture ,nutrients ,fish culture ,water pollutions ,heavy metal ,microbial contaminants ,TD201-500 ,Effluent ,Water Science and Technology ,Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes ,biology ,business.industry ,Chemical oxygen demand ,Hydraulic engineering ,biology.organism_classification ,Pulp and paper industry ,Fecal coliform ,Freshwater fish ,Constructed wetland ,Environmental science ,Water quality ,TC1-978 ,business - Abstract
In aquaculture, constructed wetland (CW) has recently attracted attention for use in effluent purification due to its low running costs, high efficiency and convenient operation,. However, less data are available regarding the long-term efficiency of farm-scale CW for cleaning effluents from inland freshwater fish farms. This study investigated the effectiveness of CW for the removal of nutrients, organic matter, phytoplankton, heavy metals and microbial contaminants in effluents from a blunt snout bream (Megalobrama amblycephala) farm during 2013–2018. In the study, we built a farm-scale vertical subsurface flow CW which connected with a fish pond, and its performance was evaluated during the later stage of fish farming. The results show that CW improved the water quality of the fish culture substantially. This system was effective in the removal of nutrients, with a removal rate of 21.43–47.19% for total phosphorus (TP), 17.66–53.54% for total nitrogen (TN), 32.85–53.36% for NH4+-N, 33.01–53.28% NH3-N, 30.32–56.01% for NO3−-N and 42.75–63.85% for NO2−-N. Meanwhile, the chlorophyll a (Chla) concentration was significantly reduced when the farming water flowed through the CW, with a 49.69–62.01% reduction during 2013–2018. However, the CW system only had a modest effect on the chemical oxygen demand (COD) in the aquaculture effluents. Furthermore, concentrations of copper (Cu) and lead (Pb) were reduced by 39.85% and 55.91%, respectively. A microbial contaminants test showed that the counts of total coliform (TC) and fecal coliform (FC) were reduced by 55.93% and 48.35%, respectively. In addition, the fish in the CW-connected pond showed better growth performance than those in the control pond. These results indicate that CW can effectively reduce the loads of nutrients, phytoplankton, metals, and microbial contaminants in effluents, and improve the water quality of fish ponds. Therefore, the application of CW in intensive fish culture systems may provide an advantageous alternative for achieving environmental sustainability.
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- 2021
46. Efficient Adsorption of Lead Ions from Synthetic Wastewater Using Agrowaste-Based Mixed Biomass (Potato Peels and Banana Peels)
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Shamsa Bibi, Asif Hanif, Muhammad Adil, Zubair Ahmed, Zeeshan Ashfaq, Maleeha Naz, Umer Rashid, Aamna Ashfaq, Nazish Jahan, and Razyia Nadeem
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Geography, Planning and Development ,Biomass ,Aquatic Science ,Biochemistry ,symbols.namesake ,Adsorption ,Biochar ,TD201-500 ,Water Science and Technology ,Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes ,Chemistry ,Biosorption ,Langmuir adsorption model ,Banana peel ,Hydraulic engineering ,biosorption ,adsorption ,mixed biomass ,heavy metal ,kinetic study ,Freundlich model ,Pulp and paper industry ,Environmentally friendly ,Wastewater ,symbols ,TC1-978 - Abstract
The aquatic environment is continuously being polluted by heavy metals released from industrial, domestic, agricultural, and medical applications. It is difficult to remove heavy metals, as they are nonbiodegradable. Heavy metals cause genotoxicity and serious carcinogenic disorders. Various conventional methods have been used for the removal of heavy metals, but these are time-consuming and not economical, so green methods, being economical, are preferred over conventional methods. Adsorption, being effective, environmentally friendly, and cheap, is often preferred. The present investigation investigated the adsorption efficiency of agrowaste-based biosorbents for removal of Pb(II) ion from the synthetic wastewater. Mixed biomass of banana peel and potato peels was used to create biosorbents. The biosorbents were characterized in terms of structural and surface morphology by SEM, while functional groups were analyzed by FT-IR and XRD analysis. The adsorption of Pb(II) was studied by a batch method, and various experimental parameters were studied. Optimum conditions for the removal of lead were pH = 5, concentration = 10 ppm, adsorbent dosage = 1.0 g, and contact time = 2 h. Kinetic modelling studies showed that the adsorption of Pb(II) ions followed a pseudo-second-order mechanism, and the Langmuir isotherm model was found to fit well for this study. Highlights: Synthesis of biosorbents (mixed biomass of potato peel and banana peel, biochar, TiO2 nanocomposites). Characterization of prepared biosorbents (SEM, XRD, FT-IR). Optimized parameters (pH, initial concentration, adsorbent dosage, and contact time) for removal of pollutant.
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47. Shoot-root signal circuit: Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soil.
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Shiyan Bai, Xiao Han, and Dan Feng
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HEAVY metals ,HEAVY metal toxicology ,PHYTOREMEDIATION ,HEAVY metals removal (Sewage purification) ,SYNTHETIC biology ,SOILS - Abstract
High concentrations of heavy metals in the environment will cause serious harm to ecosystems and human health. It is urgent to develop effective methods to control soil heavy metal pollution. Phytoremediation has advantages and potential for soil heavy metal pollution control. However, the current hyperaccumulators have the disadvantages of poor environmental adaptability, single enrichment species and small biomass. Based on the concept of modularity, synthetic biology makes it possible to design a wide range of organisms. In this paper, a comprehensive strategy of "microbial biosensor detection - phytoremediation - heavy metal recovery" for soil heavy metal pollution control was proposed, and the required steps were modified by using synthetic biology methods. This paper summarizes the new experimental methods that promote the discovery of synthetic biological elements and the construction of circuits, and combs the methods of producing transgenic plants to facilitate the transformation of constructed synthetic biological vectors. Finally, the problems that should be paid more attention to in the remediation of soil heavy metal pollution based on synthetic biology were discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Application of Capacitive Deionization in Water Treatment and Energy Recovery: A Review.
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Bao, Shenxu, Xin, Chunfu, Zhang, Yimin, Chen, Bo, Ding, Wei, and Luo, Yongpeng
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WATER purification ,DEIONIZATION of water ,WATER softening ,WATER disinfection ,WATER supply ,WATER pollution - Abstract
Water resources are the basis for human survival and development. However, human beings face severe challenges of water pollution and freshwater shortage. With the critical advantages of low energy consumption, high efficiency, low cost, green and pollution-free, and renewable electrodes, capacitive deionization (CDI) has become an up-and-coming water treatment technology. After decades of development, the application of CDI has expanded from seawater desalination to many fields. However, the existing literature still needs a comprehensive overview of the multi-functional application of CDI technology in water treatment. Therefore, our work critically reviewed the latest research progress of CDI in water treatment to meet the technical requirements of various application fields. This paper first summarizes the various applications of CDI in water treatment, focusing on CDI's representative research results in heavy metal removal, organic contaminants removal, water softening, phosphate and nitrate removal, and water disinfection. In addition, we also discussed the latest research progress of energy recovery and energy consumption assessment for the CDI process. Finally, this paper discusses the challenges and future opportunities facing CDI technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Constructed wetlands for the removal of metals from livestock wastewater – Can the presence of veterinary antibiotics affect removals?
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Ana P. Mucha, Filipa Santos, A. Catarina F. Ferreira, C. Marisa R. Almeida, Carlos A.R. Gomes, M. Clara P. Basto, and CIIMAR - Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental
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plant tissue ,constructed wetland ,analysis ,Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis ,0208 environmental biotechnology ,environmental risk ,veterinary drug ,heavy metal removal ,02 engineering and technology ,Wastewater ,010501 environmental sciences ,01 natural sciences ,quinolone derivative ,antibiotics ,biological uptake ,iron ,pollutant removal ,animal ,Veterinary drug ,2. Zero hunger ,Enrofloxacin ,Antiinfective agent ,Ecology ,zinc ,Veterinary Drugs ,General Medicine ,Pulp and paper industry ,Pollution ,wetland ,6. Clean water ,Anti-Bacterial Agents ,antiinfective agent ,wastewater treatment ,manganese ,Constructed wetland ,Sewage treatment ,enrofloxacin ,Ceftiofur ,Fluoroquinolones ,Livestock ,metal ,Environmental remediation ,waste water management ,chemistry ,Poaceae ,water pollutant ,Article ,Metals, Heavy ,remediation ,Animals ,controlled study ,Phragmites australis ,Waste Water ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences ,Pollutant ,nonhuman ,cephalosporin derivative ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,heavy metal ,ceftiofur ,microcosm ,Cephalosporins ,020801 environmental engineering ,13. Climate action ,copper ,Wetlands ,Environmental science ,metabolism ,Water Pollutants, Chemical - Abstract
The presence of emergent antibiotics, in livestock wastewater may affect constructed wetlands (CWs) performance in the removal of other pollutants. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of two antibiotics commonly used in livestock industry, enrofloxacin and ceftiofur, on metal removal by CWs. Microcosms (0.4 m×0.3 m×0.3 m), simulating CWs, were constructed with Phragmites australis to treat livestock wastewater spiked or not with 100 µg/L of enrofloxacin or ceftiofur (individually or in mixture). Wastewater was treated during 20 one-week cycles. After one-week cycle wastewater was removed and replaced by new wastewater (with or without spiking). At weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, 14, 18 and 20, treated wastewater was analysed to determine the removal rates of metals (Zn, Cu, Fe and Mn) and of each antibiotic. At weeks 1, 8 and 20 portions of the plant root substrate were collected and metals determined. At the end of the experiment metal levels were also determined in plant tissues. Removal rate of Fe from wastewater was 99%. Removal rates of Cu and Zn were higher than 85% and 89%, respectively, whereas for Mn removal rates up to 75% were obtained. In general, no significant differences were observed through time in the removals of the different metals, indicating that the systems maintained their functionality during the experimental period. Antibiotics did not interfere with the system depuration capacity, in terms of metals removals from wastewater, and ceftiofur even promoted metal uptake by P. australis. Therefore, CWs seem to be a valuable alternative to remove pollutants, including antibiotics and metals, from livestock wastewaters, reducing the risk the release of these wastewaters might pose into the environment, although more research should be conducted with other antibiotics in CWs. © 2016 Elsevier This research was partially supported by the Strategic Funding UID/Multi/04423/2013 through national funds provided by FCT – Foundation for Science and Technology and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), in the framework of the programme PT2020 and by the structured Programme of R&D&I INNOVMAR - Innovation and Sustainability in the Management and Exploitation of Marine Resources, reference NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000035, namely within the Research Line ECOSERVICES (Assessing the environmental quality, vulnerability and risks for the sustainable management of the NW coast natural resources and ecosystem services in a changing world) within the R&D Institution CIIMAR (Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research), supported by the Northern Regional Operational Programme (NORTE2020), through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
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50. Effects of Dietary Zinc Bearing Palygorskite Supplementation on the Carcass Traits, Chemical Composition of Muscle, and Muscular Lead and Chromium Contents of Broilers
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Yanmin Zhou, W. L. Yang, Chao Wen, Xiaohan Li, Yueping Chen, and Yefei Cheng
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chemistry.chemical_element ,Mineralogy ,020101 civil engineering ,02 engineering and technology ,Zinc ,0201 civil engineering ,Chromium ,Animal science ,carcass traits ,medicine ,chemical composition ,Lead (electronics) ,Chemical composition ,broilers ,Chemistry ,0402 animal and dairy science ,Broiler ,Palygorskite ,04 agricultural and veterinary sciences ,zinc bearing palygorskite ,Full Papers ,heavy metal ,040201 dairy & animal science ,Animal Science and Zoology ,Composition (visual arts) ,Intramuscular fat ,medicine.drug - Abstract
The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of zinc (Zn) bearing palygorskite (ZnPal) inclusion on the carcass traits, chemical composition of muscle, and muscular lead (Pb) and chromium (Cr) contents of broilers. A total of 240 1-day-old Arbor Acres broiler chicks were randomly divided into 5 dietary treatments with 6 replicates of 8 chicks each. Broilers in the 5 treatments were fed a basal diet supplemented with 0 (Control group), 20, 40, 60, and 80 mg/kg Zn in the form of ZnPal for 42 days, respectively. There were no differences in the carcass yield, abdominal fat yield, subcutaneous fat thickness, and intramuscular fat width among treatments (P>0.05). Compared with the control group, the eviscerated yield (P=0.010) and thigh muscle yield (P=0.046) were quadratically increased by the supplementation of ZnPal (P
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