Qi Li , Xiaoming Zhang , Zixuan Xiong , Qi Liao , Mengying Si , Zhihui Yang , Weichun Yang
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The removal efficiency of Cr(VI) from COPR-soil reached 99.9 %, with a 9-fold increase in the reduction rate of dissolved Cr(VI) compared to microbial remediation. FeS<sub>x</sub> semiconductor nanoparticles adhered tightly to the surface of the electroactive bacterium <em>Pannonibacter phragmitetus</em> BB (BB), facilitating mineral-microbial interactions that increased protein concentration by 35.8 % and Cr(VI) tolerance by 23.0 %. Biostimulation with FeS<sub>x</sub> significantly enhanced the biochemical dissolution capacity and electron shuttle potential of BB, accelerating the transformation of Cr(VI) host-phases. Vaterite was completely converted to calcite with a 22 % increase in transformation degree, while the interlayer nanoconfined Ca-Cr coordination in Ca/Al-Cr LDH shifted to a more accessible outer nonconfined structure. This transformation reduced the Cr(VI) binding capacity by 68.6 % and 79.4 %, respectively, effectively releasing Cr(VI) from mineral. Soluble Fe(III) emerged as a critical electron shuttle, enabling indirect electron transfer from BB to Cr(VI) via the Fe(III)/Fe(II) redox cycle. Additionally, biostimulation enhanced soil fertility and stability, fostering microbial consortia with improved resistance to environmental stresses through Cr(VI) efflux and intracellular translocation of Fe-Fe carrier complexes. 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Insights into biostimulation-enhanced microbial detoxification of chromium ore processing residue-contaminated soil: The critical role of Cr(VI) key host-phase transformation and soil microbiota shifts
The continuous and slow release of Cr(VI) from chromium ore processing residue contaminated soil (COPR-soil) poses a substantial threat to soil and groundwater. Despite microbial reduction is considered as an effective approach for the remediation of Cr(VI)-contaminated soil, the efficiency and rate of Cr(VI) reduction in COPR-soil, especially Cr(VI) embedded in minerals (e.g., vaterite, Ca/Al-Cr layered double hydroxide (Ca/Al-Cr LDH)) remain low. Here, a biostimulation-enhanced microbial detoxification strategy was developed, utilizing the strong electron transfer properties of FeSx. The removal efficiency of Cr(VI) from COPR-soil reached 99.9 %, with a 9-fold increase in the reduction rate of dissolved Cr(VI) compared to microbial remediation. FeSx semiconductor nanoparticles adhered tightly to the surface of the electroactive bacterium Pannonibacter phragmitetus BB (BB), facilitating mineral-microbial interactions that increased protein concentration by 35.8 % and Cr(VI) tolerance by 23.0 %. Biostimulation with FeSx significantly enhanced the biochemical dissolution capacity and electron shuttle potential of BB, accelerating the transformation of Cr(VI) host-phases. Vaterite was completely converted to calcite with a 22 % increase in transformation degree, while the interlayer nanoconfined Ca-Cr coordination in Ca/Al-Cr LDH shifted to a more accessible outer nonconfined structure. This transformation reduced the Cr(VI) binding capacity by 68.6 % and 79.4 %, respectively, effectively releasing Cr(VI) from mineral. Soluble Fe(III) emerged as a critical electron shuttle, enabling indirect electron transfer from BB to Cr(VI) via the Fe(III)/Fe(II) redox cycle. Additionally, biostimulation enhanced soil fertility and stability, fostering microbial consortia with improved resistance to environmental stresses through Cr(VI) efflux and intracellular translocation of Fe-Fe carrier complexes. This study provides a promising strategy to promote effective microbial remediation of COPR-soil.
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The Journal of Hazardous Materials serves as a global platform for promoting cutting-edge research in the field of Environmental Science and Engineering. Our publication features a wide range of articles, including full-length research papers, review articles, and perspectives, with the aim of enhancing our understanding of the dangers and risks associated with various materials concerning public health and the environment. It is important to note that the term "environmental contaminants" refers specifically to substances that pose hazardous effects through contamination, while excluding those that do not have such impacts on the environment or human health. Moreover, we emphasize the distinction between wastes and hazardous materials in order to provide further clarity on the scope of the journal. We have a keen interest in exploring specific compounds and microbial agents that have adverse effects on the environment.