Characterization and degradation mechanism of a newly isolated hydrolyzed polyacrylamide-degrading bacterium Alcaligenes faecalis EPDB-5 from the oilfield sludge.

Hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) is posing serious threats to ecosystems. However, biodegradation is an effective method to remove HPAM owing to its low cost and environmental friendliness. In this study, Alcaligenes faecalis EPDB-5 was isolated as a highly efficient HPAM degrading strain from sludge contaminated with polymerized produced water from Daqing oilfield.

Diversity and structure of pelagic microbial community in Kuroshio Extension.

Kuroshio Extension (KE) is the most active region of oceanic change in the North Pacific Ocean, which provides an essential place for the survival of marine microorganisms. However, Vertical changes in microbial communities in the Kuroshio Extension and the mechanisms by which environmental factors drive vertical changes in community structure remain unclear. In this work, microbial diversity, abundance, and community structure of 12 water layers (from surface to bottom) at five stations were uncovered by 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing.

N-alkane shape distinctive microbial patterns in Kuroshio Extension.

Marine microorganisms are primary drivers of the elemental cycling. The interaction between heterotrophic prokaryotes and biomarker (n-alkane) in Kuroshio Extension (KE) remains unclear. Here, we categorize KE into three characteristic areas based on ocean temperatures and nutrient conditions: Cold Water Area (CWA), Mixed Area (MA), and Warm Water Area (WWA).

Assessment of spilled oil dispersion affected by dispersant: Characteristic, stability, and related mechanism.

Oil dispersion, a crucial process in oil transport, involves the detachment of oil droplets from slicks and their introduction into the water column, influencing subsequent oil migration and transformation. This study examines oil dispersion, considering characteristics, stability, and mechanisms, while evaluating the impact of dispersants and salinity. Results show the significant role of surfactant type in dispersants on oil dispersion characteristics, with anionic surfactants exhibiting higher sensitivity to salinity changes compared to nonionic surfactants.

Melt-blown fiber felt for efficient all-weather recovery of viscous oil spills by Joule heating and photothermal effect.

Adsorbents play a vital role in responding to marine oil spills, yet effectively cleaning up viscous oil spills remains a technical challenge. Herein, we present a superhydrophobic oil-adsorbing felt prepared using melt-blown technology and functionally enhanced with a photoelectric composite CNT/PANI coating for effectively cleaning up high-viscosity oil spills. By virtue of its superior solar/Joule heating ability and thermally conductive fiber network, p-CNT/PANI@PP notably reduced crude oil viscosity and enhanced the oil diffusion coefficient within pores.

Aluminum soap nanoparticles-lignin powder form phase-selective gelator as an efficient sorbent for oils/water separation.

Rapid and efficient recovery of oil spill is the key link for oil spill remediation, and also a great challenge. Here, the organogelator-polymerized porous matrix composed of adsorbents and organogelators can provide a new strategy for solving this problem. The gelling mechanism of aluminum 12-hydroxystearate (Al HSA) to form spherical nano micelles in solvents was investigated via UV-vis, FT-IR, and XRD.

Assessment of eutrophication from Xiaoqing River estuary to Laizhou Bay: Further warning of ecosystem degradation in typically polluted estuary.

The coast of Laizhou Bay is plagued by a number of environmental issues, such as eutrophication, which are likely to worsen over the next few decades as a result of trends toward industrialization and urbanization. High nutrient levels in the Xiaoqing River are believed to be the main cause of Laizhou Bay becoming eutrophicated. Therefore, we conducted two cruises from the Xiaoqing River estuary to Laizhou Bay in August 2022 and December 2022, respectively, in the wet and dry periods to assess the potential impact of status of eutrophication due to human activities.

The structure, characterization and immunomodulatory potential of exopolysaccharide produced by Planococcus rifietoensis AP-5 from deep-sea sediments of the Northwest Pacific.

Polysaccharides derived from microorganisms exhibit diverse structures and bioactivities, making them promising candidates for the treatment of various diseases. However, marine-derived polysaccharides and their activities are relatively little known. In this work, fifteen marine strains were isolated from surface sediments in the Northwest Pacific Ocean for screening of EPS production.

A step closer to real practice: Integrated tandem photocatalysis-biofilm process towards degradation of crude oil.

Intimately coupled photocatalysis and biodegradation (ICPB) systems represent a promising wastewater treatment technology. The implementation of ICPB systems for oil spill treatment is a pressing concern. In this study, we developed an ICPB system comprising BiOBr/modified g-CN (M-CN) and biofilms for the treatment of oil spills.

Uncovering the dynamic evolution of microbes and n-alkanes: Insights from the Kuroshio Extension in the Northwest Pacific Ocean.

Biomarkers offer unique insights into the state of the environment, but little is known about how they interact with microbial communities in the open ocean. This study investigated the correlative effects between microbial communities and n-alkane distribution in surface seawater and sediments from the Kuroshio Extension in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. The n-alkanes in both surface seawater and surface sediments were mostly derived from algae and higher plants, with some minor contributions from anthropogenic and biological sources.

Effect of fermentation pH on the structure, rheological properties, and antioxidant activities of exopolysaccharides produced by Alteromonas australica QD.

The pH value was essential for the growth and metabolism of microorganisms. Acidic pH exopolysaccharide (AC-EPS) and alkaline pH exopolysaccharide (AL-EPS) secreted by A. australica QD mediated by pH were studied in this paper.

Characterization and protective effect against ultraviolet radiation of a novel exopolysaccharide from Bacillus marcorestinctum QDR3-1.

Although exopolysaccharide (EPS) has been applied to various fields, EPS for UVR-mediated oxidative stress repair still needs further exploration. In this study, a novel EPS was isolated from the fermentation medium of Bacillus sp. QDR3-1 and its yield was 4.

Enhanced photocatalytic activity of glyphosate over a combination strategy of GQDs/TNAs heterojunction composites.

A photocatalytic process was used to effectively remove glyphosate, an emerging pollutant and contaminant, through advanced oxidation. For this purpose, a feasible combination strategy of two-step anodisation and electrodeposition methods were proposed to fabricate graphene quantum dots (GQDs) supported titanium dioxide nanotube arrays (TNAs). The resultant GQDs/TNAs heterojunction composite exhibited significant degradation reactivity and circulation stability for glyphosate due to its excellent photo-generated electron and hole separation ability.

Hydrolyzed polyacrylamide-containing wastewater treatment using ozone reactor-upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor-aerobic biofilm reactor multistage treatment system.

Polymer flooding is one of the most important enhanced oil recovery techniques. However, a large amount of hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM)-containing wastewater is produced in the process of polymer flooding, and this poses a potential threat to the environment. In this study, the treatment of HPAM-containing wastewater was analyzed in an ozonic-anaerobic-aerobic multistage treatment process involving an ozone reactor (OR), an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor (UASBR), and an aerobic biofilm reactor (ABR).

Key role of different levels of dissolved oxygen in hydrolyzed polyacrylamide bioconversion: Focusing on metabolic products, key enzymes and functional microorganisms.

Dissolved oxygen (DO) played a short board effect on nitrogen biotransformation and pollutant metabolism. This study for the first time explored the key role of different levels of DO (covering anaerobic, anoxic and aerobic) on hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) bioconversion. HPAM was metabolized to intermediates with different chain length.

Insights into the effect of different levels of crude oil on hydrolyzed polyacrylamide biotransformation in aerobic and anoxic biosystems: Bioresource production, enzymatic activity, and microbial function.

The differences of crude oil recovery ratio resulted in different levels of crude oil in actual hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM)-containing wastewater. The effect of crude oil on HPAM biotransformation was explored from bioresource production, enzymatic activity and microbial function. In aerobic biosystems, the highest polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) yield (19.

3D Bombax-structured carbon nanotube sponge coupling with AgPO for tetracycline degradation under ultrasound and visible light irradiation.

A novel photocatalytic carbon nanotube sponge with three-dimensional Bombax-structure was fabricated by a facile chemical vapor deposition followed by in situ ion-exchange approach. The as-prepared sponge achieved both high-efficiency adsorption and photocatalysis towards antibiotics, which can remove up to 90% of tetracycline within an hour. The morphology and mechanism of the photocatalytic CNT sponge were explored by multiple measures.

Biohydrogen and polyhydroxyalkanoate production from original hydrolyzed polyacrylamide-containing wastewater.

This work aimed to study biohydrogen (H) and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from original hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM)-containing wastewater. NH-N from HPAM hydrolysis was removed efficiently through short-cut nitrification and anoxic ammonia oxidation (anammox). Carbon/Nitrogen (C/N) ratios of effluent reached 51-97, and TOC decreased only 2%-4%, providing potential for subsequent H and PHA production.

Hydrolyzed polyacrylamide biotransformation in an up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor system: key enzymes, functional microorganisms, and biodegradation mechanisms.

Hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) biotransformation in an up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor including biodegradation performances, biodegradation mechanisms, key enzymes, and functional microorganisms was explored. Response surface methodology was applied to further improve HPAM degradation. The predicted degradation ratios of HPAM and COD were 46.

Effects of different electron acceptors on the methanogenesis of hydrolyzed polyacrylamide biodegradation in anaerobic activated sludge systems.

The type of electron acceptor was a crucial factor in regulating the methanogenic process of anaerobic hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) degradation. The combined methods of biodegradation experiments and thermodynamic calculations were applied to explore the effects of different electron acceptors on methanogenic HPAM degradation. Under the conditions of without electron acceptor, SO, Fe, SO and Fe as electron acceptors, HPAM biodegradation ratio reached 31.

Potential of hydrolyzed polyacrylamide biodegradation to final products through regulating its own nitrogen transformation in different dissolved oxygen systems.

Potential of hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) biodegradation to final products was studied through regulating its own nitrogen transformation. Under the conditions of 2, 3 and 4 mg/L of DO, HPAM removal ratio reached 16.92%, 24.

Kinetics and thermodynamics of biodegradation of hydrolyzed polyacrylamide under anaerobic and aerobic conditions.

Kinetics and thermodynamics of hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) biodegradation in anaerobic and aerobic activated sludge biochemical treatment systems were explored to determine the maximum rate and feasibility of HPAM biodegradation. The optimal nutrient proportions for HPAM biodegradation were determined to be 0.08g·L(-1) C6H12O6, 1.

Hydrolyzed polyacrylamide biodegradation and mechanism in sequencing batch biofilm reactor.

An investigation was performed to study the performance of a sequencing batch biofilm reactor (SBBR) to treat hydrolyzed polyacrylamides (HPAMs) and to determine the mechanisms of HPAM biodegradation. The mechanisms for the optimized parameters that significantly improved the degradation efficiency of the HPAMs were investigated by a synergistic effect of the co-metabolism in the sludge and the enzyme activities. The HPAM and TOC removal ratio reached 54.