Publications by authors named "YueChao Zhang"

Aerobic methanotrophs play a crucial role in controlling methane emission in wastewater treatment. However, the high nitrite produced during ammonium oxidation, nitrate assimilation, and denitrification hinders methane oxidation and nitrogen removal. In this study, Methylomonas sp.

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  • Alkali-surfactant-polymer (ASP) flooding is a new method for oil recovery, but managing harmful bacteria that produce hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in alkaline environments is still a challenge.!* -
  • Four strains of alkaline-tolerant sulfur-producing bacteria (SPB) were identified, showing different preferences for sulfur metabolism and varying responses to nitrite and nitrate.!* -
  • Glutaraldehyde was found to be effective in inhibiting H2S production, suggesting it could be a practical solution for managing souring in alkaline oil reservoirs during ASP flooding.!*
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The use of synthetic biology to construct engineered strains has provided new perspectives for addressing Pb contamination; however, the large-scale treatment of contaminants is still limited by high operating costs and technological constraints. This study introduces a novel technique for applying engineered yeast in the removal of heavy metals, offering a solution to the cost and process scale challenges associated with utilizing engineered yeast. Hydrogen sulfide-producing engineered yeast strains were constructed based on existing strategies by knocking out the gene encoding the O-acetyl-L-homoserine mercapturic enzyme, which plays a role in sulfate assimilation.

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  • Researchers isolated an acid-tolerant bacterium called Clostridium sp. BLY-1 from acidic soil, known for its efficient hydrogen production.
  • BLY-1 outperformed the model strain Clostridium pasteurianum DSM 525 in both growth rate and hydrogen output, especially at lower pH levels.
  • Genomic analysis revealed that BLY-1 has a complete CiaRH two-component system and stress-resistance traits, suggesting potential for improving hydrogen production in the green hydrogen industry.
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At present, achieving good storability and water damage resistance remains challenging for cold-patching asphalt mixtures (CAMs). To address this issue, this study selects styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene copolymer (SEBS) and diesel as a modifier and diluent, respectively, to improve the water stability and storability of CAMs. The diesel oil content is determined through the Brookfield rotational viscosity test, and the modifier content is obtained through the Marshall stability test.

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Directly targeting bacterial cells is the present paradigm for designing antimicrobial biomaterial surfaces and minimizing device-associated infections (DAIs); however, such pathways may create problems in tissue integration because materials that are toxic to bacteria can also be harmful to mammalian cells. Herein, we report an unexpected antimicrobial effect of calcium-doped titanium, which itself has no apparent killing effect on the growth of pathogenic bacteria (, , ATCC 27853) while presenting strong inhibition efficiency on bacterial colonization after fibrinogen adsorption onto the material. Fine X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy analyses reported calcium-dependent shifts of the binding energy in nitrogen and oxygen involved groups and wavenumbers in the amide I and II bands of the adsorbent fibrinogen, demonstrating that locally delivered calcium can react with the carboxy-terminal regions of the Aα chains and influence their interaction with the N-termini of the Bβ chains in fibrinogen.

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Resolving metabolisms of deep-sea microorganisms is crucial for understanding ocean energy cycling. Here, a strictly anaerobic, Gram-negative strain NS-1 was isolated from the deep-sea cold seep in the South China Sea. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequence indicated that strain NS-1 was most closely related to the type strain DSM 7362 (with 92.

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Direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) from bacteria to methanogens is a revolutionary concept for syntrophic metabolism in methanogenic soils/sediments and anaerobic digestion. Previous studies have indicated that the potential for DIET is limited to methanogens in the , leading to the assumption that an abundance of other types of methanogens, such as species, indicates a lack of DIET. We report here on a strain of , designated strain YSL, that grows via DIET in defined cocultures with .

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Background: Much evidence unveils the significance of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in diverse cancers. This study was designed to clarify the function and mechanism of lncRNA GATA6 antisense RNA 1 (GATA6-AS1) in the progression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Methods: GATA6-AS1, miR-543 and Raf kinase inhibitor protein () mRNA expressions were detected by qRT-PCR.

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Recent investigations demonstrate that some coastal wetlands are atmospheric methane sinks, but the regulatory mechanisms are not clear. Here, the main pathway and operator of methane oxidation in the Yellow River Delta (YRD) wetland, a methane source in the wet season but a methane sink in the dry season, were investigated. The anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM) and aerobic methane oxidation (AMO) abilities of wetland soil were measured, and the microbial community structure was analyzed.

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Herein, a new peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation system was established using a biochar (BC)-supported CoO composite (CoO-BC) as a catalyst to enhance chloramphenicols degradation. The effects of the amount of CoO load on the BC, CoO-BC amount, PMS dose and solution pH on the degradation of chloramphenicol (CAP) were investigated. The results showed that the BC support could well disperse CoO particles.

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Conversion of organic matter to biohydrogen possesses promising application potential. In this study, low-cost ferrihydrite nanorods were used to enhance hydrogen production by Clostridium pasteurianum. The maximum cumulative hydrogen production and the hydrogen yield were 1.

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Antibiotics are acknowledged micropollutants in wastewaters and surface waters. They are of particular concern because they can trigger an increase in resistant bacteria. Therefore, novel and efficient technology for the removal of antibiotics is urgently needed.

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Conductive materials/minerals can promote direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) between syntrophic bacteria and methanogens in defined co-culture systems and artificial anaerobic digesters; however, little is known about the stimulation strategy of carbon material on methane production in natural environments. Herein, the effect of carbon cloth, as a representative of conductive carbon materials, on methane production with incubated wetland soil was investigated. Carbon cloth significantly promoted methanogenesis.

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  • A special chemical called Ferrocene (Fc) was used to help break down harmful antibiotics in water, specifically one named sulfamethoxazole.
  • The study found that when Fc was used in a certain light-activated reaction, it helped create powerful particles (like OH) that could destroy the antibiotics.
  • This method worked really well even in dirty water and showed that Fc could be used many times without losing its strength, making it a good way to clean up water with antibiotics.
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