Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jian Lu, Jun Wu, Jianhua Wang
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and metal resistance genes (MRGs) in water and microplastics of a mariculture pond using metagenomic analysis. The results showed that microplastics could enrich most of the MRGs and some ARGs, potentially serving as reservoirs for these pollutants.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuanze Sun, Na Cao, Chongxue Duan, Qian Wang, Changfeng Ding, Jie Wang
Summary: This study investigates the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) on both biodegradable and non-biodegradable microplastics in a coastal lagoon. The results show that while there were no significant differences in ARG abundance and diversity between the two types of plastics, non-biodegradable PET had a higher abundance of multidrug resistance genes. Host-tracking analysis revealed that different bacterial hosts were responsible for different types of resistance genes on the microplastics.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Heshan Zheng, Yunfei Zhang, Shuo Li, Xiaochi Feng, Qinglian Wu, Yoong Kit Leong, Jo-Shu Chang
Summary: This study analyzed the ecotoxicity and induction capacity of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in sulfadiazine degradation intermediates resulting from persulfate activation oxidation enhanced by ultraviolet, ultrasound, and microwave. The five degradation pathways and variations in the ecotoxicity of different degradation products were analyzed. Microcosm experiment revealed significant changes in the microbial community in actual water with sulfadiazine and degradation intermediates, and certain ARGs were induced more strongly by the intermediates than by sulfadiazine itself. Network analysis showed potential hosts for sulfonamide ARGs. These findings contribute to a better understanding of antibiotics degradation mechanism and controlling the spread of ARGs.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Francisco Dionisio, Celia P. F. Domingues, Joao S. Rebelo, Francisca Monteiro, Teresa Nogueira
Summary: This review examines the fate of antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes commonly found in microbiomes. The concept of R-0, which represents the average number of hosts colonized by one infected host, is crucial in epidemiology. If R-0 is above one, the pathogen can continue spreading through susceptible hosts, indicating its epidemic potential. Commensal bacteria can colonize hosts for prolonged periods, potentially carrying drug resistance and virulence genes. The spread of these genes is likely to be influenced by the diversity of microbiomes, contrary to common beliefs. Computational models and real data analysis support these predictions. The mechanisms and public health consequences are discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueyan Ma, Xiuwen Zhang, Juntao Xia, Haohao Sun, Xuxiang Zhang, Lin Ye
Summary: The study found that under the stress of phenolic compounds, the horizontal transfer frequency of ARGs significantly increased, as well as the transfer of RP4 plasmid from E. coli HB101 to activated sludge. Stress from PNP and PhOH increased the production of reactive oxygen species and the permeability of cell membrane, promoting the transfer of RP4 plasmid. Additionally, stress from PNP, PAP, and PhOH inhibited the expression of global regulatory genes in the RP4 plasmid and increased the expression level of the traF gene, facilitating the conjugative transfer of the RP4 plasmid.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Di Cesare, Lee J. Pinnell, Diego Brambilla, Giulia Elli, Raffaella Sabatino, Maria B. Sathicq, Gianluca Corno, Colin O'Donnell, Jeffrey W. Turner
Summary: Research has shown that bioplastics accumulate antibiotic and metal resistance genes in marine sediments, with the PHA group being particularly enriched in certain ARGs and MRGs. There is a strong correlation between the relative abundance of ARGs and MRGs, and PHA biofilms were found to be colonized by antibiotic-resistant hemolytic Bacillus cereus group bacteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
David Kneis, Thomas U. Berendonk, Sofia K. Forslund, Stefanie Hess
Summary: Treated wastewater has a significant impact on the composition of microbial communities and the resistome in aquatic ecosystems. Studies have identified specific bacterial hosts for certain antibiotic resistance genes using a model comparison technique, while further research is needed for other resistance genes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liang-Ying He, Lun-Kai He, Fang-Zhou Gao, Dai-Ling Wu, Hai-Yan Zou, Hong Bai, Min Zhang, Guang-Guo Ying
Summary: Continuous manure application leads to the accumulation of antibiotic resistance genes in agricultural soils, with soil moisture and biochar significantly impacting the fate of these genes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Changcai Wu, Xianpeng Song, Dan Wang, Yajie Ma, Xiangliang Ren, Hongyan Hu, Yongpan Shan, Xiaoyan Ma, Jinjie Cui, Yan Ma
Summary: Agricultural soils and microplastics are major hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), with plastic mulch being the main source of microplastics in agricultural soil. This study used metagenomics to investigate the distribution patterns of ARGs and mobile genetic elements (MGEs) in eight Chinese provinces with a long history of plastic mulch use. The results identified 204 subtypes of ARGs and thousands of MGEs, with multidrug resistance genes being dominant. Regions with a longer history of plastic film use had a higher abundance of ARGs and MGEs, and a modular network distribution pattern of ARGs and MGEs was observed.
Article
Microbiology
Shangling Xiong, Kai Wang, Huizhen Yan, Dandi Hou, Yanting Wang, Meng Li, Demin Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the geographic patterns of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in coastal sediments of the East China Sea. The results showed higher richness and abundance of ARGs in bay samples compared to nearshore and offshore samples. The distance to coastline (DTC) was negatively correlated with the richness and/or abundance of ARGs. Nutrition-related variables and metals/metalloid were significantly correlated with the composition of antibiotic resistome, indicating that terrestrial disturbances play a major role in shaping coastal sediment antibiotic resistomes.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olivia Ginn, Jennifer L. Tank, Andrei Badilla-Aguilar, Elise Snyder, Pedro F. P. Brandao-Dias, Emma Thrift, Diogo Bolster, Kyle Bibby
Summary: Environmental factors play a critical role in understanding the fate and transport of antibiotic resistance in impacted streams. This study examines the impact of stream characteristics and particle size association on the removal of antimicrobial resistance genes over time. The findings suggest that both substrate and particle size influence the behavior and removal rates of antibiotic resistance genes in surface waters.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Ming-Qing Zhang, Jin-Lin Yang, Xing-Xing Lai, Wen Li, Man-Jun Zhan, Cui-Ping Zhang, Jing-Zhe Jiang, Hu Shu
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) on host immune and metabolic responses, bacterial communities, and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). The results showed that IMTA systems effectively removed inorganic nutrients, promoted growth and enhanced immune and metabolic responses in the cultured species. Additionally, bacterial communities were closely related to ARGs.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mei Zhuang, Yigal Achmon, Yuping Cao, Xiaomin Liang, Liang Chen, Hui Wang, Bupe A. Siame, Ka Yin Leung
Summary: The presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the microbiome poses a significant global public health concern. Different habitats are at risk due to excessive antibiotic use and evolutionary changes in the resistome. China leads in the number of papers related to ARGs compared to other countries, with varied distributions of ARG subtypes across different environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jixuan Li, Heng Lu, Ao Wang, Xiaoli Wen, Yite Huang, Qunliang Li
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the removal process of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) during composting under the regulation of peroxydisulfate, and to clarify the relationship between ARGs and cell membrane permeability. The results showed that peroxydisulfate increased cell membrane permeability by regulating the expression of outer membrane protein and lipopolysaccharide related genes. It also facilitated the release of intracellular ARGs (i-ARGs) into the extracellular environment by reducing extracellular polysaccharides and proteins.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Dongsheng Zheng, Guoyu Yin, Min Liu, Cheng Chen, Yinghui Jiang, Lijun Hou, Yanling Zheng
Summary: This article discusses the sources, spatial patterns, driving factors, and environmental implications of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in global estuarine and coastal environments. Pollution due to antibiotics is higher in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries, and ARGs show remarkable latitudinal variations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiuyun Min, Jun Wu, Jian Lu, Xiaohu Wen, Chunliang Gao, Leiming Li
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohu Wen, Jian Lu, Jun Wu, Yichen Lin, Yongming Luo
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Lu, Qi Sun, Jun Wu, Guangcan Zhu
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jian Lu, Yuxuan Zhang, Jun Wu, Jianhua Wang, Ying Cai
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Wei, Chen Tu, Guodong Yuan, Yongqiang Zhou, Hailong Wang, Jian Lu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianhua Wang, Jian Lu, Yuxuan Zhang, Jun Wu, Yongming Luo
Summary: The study found that there were differences in the bacterial community structure on the surface of microbeads made of different materials immersed in seawater, with each type of microbead having a unique bacterial community. The attachment of microorganisms in seawater to steel and PVC microbeads showed the most significant differences.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Lu, Cui Zhang, Jun Wu, Yuxuan Zhang, Yichen Lin
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Lu, Yuxuan Zhang, Jun Wu
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jianhua Wang, Jian Lu, Yuxuan Zhang, Jun Wu
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2020)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yuxuan Zhang, Jianhua Wang, Jian Lu, Jun Wu
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuxuan Zhang, Jian Lu, Jun Wu, Jianhua Wang, Yichen Lin
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yichen Lin, Jian Lu, Jun Wu
Summary: This study found that Cd concentrations in scallops exceeded standard, with Cd being the main contributor to health risks. Different species and different locations of scallops had varying levels of metal accumulation, with health risks mainly stemming from Cd accumulation in scallops.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Lu, Yichen Lin, Jun Wu, Cui Zhang
Summary: The study found that heavy metal concentrations in seafood were highest in bivalve molluscs and lowest in fish. Estimated daily intake analysis showed that consuming seafood was safe for humans at all sampling sites, but Cr and As in 72% of fish samples posed high cancer risks for children.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jian Lu, Jun Wu, Cui Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the feasibility of using reclaimed water irrigation for cultivating salt-tolerant vegetables in coastal saline soils to achieve cleaner production. Results suggested that higher salinity levels in the soil led to increased concentrations of BPA/NP in the roots of M. crystallinum, but the health risks were found to be acceptable.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cui Zhang, Jian Lu, Jun Wu
Summary: The study showed that intertidal macroalgae could effectively remove phenolic endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) in coastal waters, with Ulva pertusa being the most efficient. The removal order was generally green algae > brown algae > red algae.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yinping Xiang, Meiying Jia, Rui Xu, Jialu Xu, Lele He, Haihao Peng, Weimin Sun, Dongbo Wang, Weiping Xiong, Zhaohui Yang
Summary: This study investigated the impact of the non-antibiotic pharmaceutical carbamazepine on antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) during anaerobic digestion. The results showed that carbamazepine induced the enrichment of ARGs and increased the abundance of bacteria carrying these genes. It also facilitated microbial aggregation and intercellular communication, leading to an increased frequency of ARGs transmission. Moreover, carbamazepine promoted the acquisition of ARGs by pathogens and elevated their overall abundance.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Weixin Zhao, Tianyi Hu, Hao Ma, Dan Li, Qingliang Zhao, Junqiu Jiang, Liangliang Wei
Summary: This review summarizes the effects and potential mechanisms of biochar on microbial behavior in AD systems. The addition of biochar has been found to promote microbial colonization, alleviate stress, provide nutrients, and enhance enzyme activity. Future research directions include targeted design of biochar, in-depth study of microbial mechanisms, and improved models.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Christina Karmann, Anna Magrova, Pavel Jenicek, Jan Bartacek, Vojtech Kouba
Summary: This review assesses nitrogen removal technologies in reject water treatment, highlighting the differences in environmental impacts and economic benefits. Partial nitritation-anammox shows potential for economic benefits and positive environmental outcomes when operated and controlled properly.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Wei-Hao Huang, Ying-Ju Chang, Duu-Jong Lee
Summary: This study modified pinecone biochar with layered double hydroxide (LDH) to enhance its adsorption capacity for heavy metal and phosphate ions. The LDH-biochar showed significantly improved adsorption capacities for Pb2+ and phosphate, and a slight increase for Cu2+ and Co2+. The LDH layer enhanced the adsorption through various mechanisms.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Chao Song, Fanfan Cai, Shuang Yang, Ligong Wang, Guangqing Liu, Chang Chen
Summary: This paper developed a machine learning model to predict the biochemical methane potential during anaerobic digestion. Model analysis identified lignin content, organic loading, and nitrogen content as key attributes for methane production prediction. For feedstocks with high cellulose content, early methane production is lower but can be improved by prolonging digestion time. Moreover, lignin content exceeding a certain value significantly inhibits methane production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sang Min Lee, Ju Young Lee, Ji-Sook Hahn, Seung-Ho Baek
Summary: This study successfully developed an efficient platform strain using Yarrowia lipolytica for the bioconversion of renewable resources into adipic acid, achieving a remarkable increase in production level.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sefkan Kendir, Matthias Franzreb
Summary: This study presents a novel approach using magnetic separation to efficiently harvest freshwater microalgae, Chlorella vulgaris. By combining pH-induced calcium phosphate precipitation with cheap natural magnetite microparticles, harvesting efficiencies up to 98% were achieved in the model medium.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ishaq Kariim, Ji-Yeon Park, Wajahat Waheed Kazmi, Hulda Swai, In-Gu Lee, Thomas Kivevele
Summary: The impact of reaction temperature, residence time, and ethanol: acetone on the energy compositions and yield enhancement of biocrudes was investigated. The results showed that under appropriate conditions, biocrudes with high energy and low oxygen content can be obtained, indicating a high potential for utilization.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiyue Zhang, Xiyao Li, Liang Zhang, Yongzhen Peng
Summary: Intermittent aeration is an innovative approach to enhance nitrogen removal in low carbon-to-nitrogen ratio municipal sewage, providing an efficient strategy for the continuous plug-flow AOA process.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xu Yang, Mahmoud Mazarji, Mengtong Li, Aohua Li, Ronghua Li, Zengqiang Zhang, Junting Pan
Summary: This study investigated the impact of magnetite on the nitrogen cycle of pig manure biostabilisation. The addition of magnetite increased N2O emissions and decreased NH3 emissions during composting. It also increased the total nitrogen content but should be considered for its significant increase in N2O emissions in engineering practice.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Ty Shitanaka, Haylee Fujioka, Muzammil Khan, Manpreet Kaur, Zhi-Yan Du, Samir Kumar Khanal
Summary: The market value of microalgae has exponentially increased in the past two decades, thanks to their applications in various industries. However, the supply of high-value microalgal bioproducts is limited due to several factors, and strategies are being explored to overcome these limitations and improve microalgae production, thus increasing the availability of algal-derived bioproducts in the market.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Martin Kerner, Thorsten Wolff, Torsten Brinkmann
Summary: The efficiency of using enriched CO2 from flue gas for large-scale production of green microalgae has been studied. The results show that the use of membrane devices and static mixers can effectively improve the CO2 recovery rate and maintain the suitable pH and temperature during cultivation, achieving a more economical and sustainable microalgae production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Ma, Ji Li, Rd Tyagi, Xiaolei Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the microorganisms capable of using CO2 and CH4 to produce PHAs, illustrating the production process, factors influencing it, and discussing optimization techniques. It identifies the challenges and future prospects for developing economically viable PHAs production using GHGs as a carbon source.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Bing Wang, Peng Zhang, Xu Guo, Xu Bao, Junjie Tian, Guomin Li, Jian Zhang
Summary: The addition of zeolite in the co-composting of chicken manure and straw significantly reduced the emissions of ammonia and N2O, and increased the nitrate content. Zeolite also promoted the abundance of nitrification genes and inhibited the expression of denitrification genes.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rohit Dey, Franziska Ortiz Tena, Song Wang, Josef Martin Messmann, Christian Steinweg, Claudia Thomsen, Clemens Posten, Stefan Leu, Matthias S. Ullrich, Laurenz Thomsen
Summary: This study investigated the operation of a 1000L microalgae-based membrane photobioreactor system for continuous secondary wastewater treatment. The research focused on a green microalgae strain called Desmodesmus sp. The study aimed to understand key trends and optimization strategies by conducting experiments in both summer and winter seasons. The findings showed that maintaining low cell concentrations during periods of light inhibition was beneficial for nutrient uptake rates. Effective strategies for enhancing algae-based wastewater treatment included cell mass recycling and adjusting dilution rates based on light availability.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
