Li Sun , Zhenzhou Cao , Shuaiwen Jia , Panyue Zhang , Guangming Zhang
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The EPS concentration gradient (rhizosphere > bulk substrate) indicates that microbial activity is concentrated near roots under aerobic conditions. This observation suggests a feedback loop between DO availability and microbial metabolism, where aerobic conditions increase organic matter mineralization and EPS consumption, promoting stable plant-microbe interactions. The VFCWs-aerobic system facilitated a shift in the microbial community structure, promoting the growth of bacteria known to be involved in pollutant removal. High DO increased the abundance of Proteobacteria (56 % vs. 24 % under anoxic conditions) and enriched Nitrospira (4.6 % vs. 0.3 %), enhancing nitrification. These findings highlight the crucial role of high DO concentrations in maintaining robust microbial activity for effective pollutant removal in VFCWs. 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Micro-aeration strategies: Optimizing nitrogen and phosphorus removal in vertical flow constructed wetlands for rural sewage treatment
Dissolved oxygen (DO) is a pivotal factor influencing the performance of constructed wetlands (CWs). This study explores how DO enhances pollutant removal, plant growth, and microbial dynamics in vertical flow constructed wetlands (VFCWs) treating rural sewage. The results showed that the aerobic system achieved peak efficiencies of 77.9 % COD, 76.9 % NH₄+-N, and 71.6 % TN, surpassing those of the microaerobic (72.1 % COD, 65.3 % TN) and anoxic (64.8 % COD, 58.2 % TN) systems. The growth of plants within this system increased, reflecting enhanced rhizosphere engineering via DO-mediated microbial activity. Iris height increased by 342.5 % under aerobic conditions, which was linked to rhizosphere EPS mineralization (218.64 μg/mL in roots vs. bulk substrate). The EPS concentration gradient (rhizosphere > bulk substrate) indicates that microbial activity is concentrated near roots under aerobic conditions. This observation suggests a feedback loop between DO availability and microbial metabolism, where aerobic conditions increase organic matter mineralization and EPS consumption, promoting stable plant-microbe interactions. The VFCWs-aerobic system facilitated a shift in the microbial community structure, promoting the growth of bacteria known to be involved in pollutant removal. High DO increased the abundance of Proteobacteria (56 % vs. 24 % under anoxic conditions) and enriched Nitrospira (4.6 % vs. 0.3 %), enhancing nitrification. These findings highlight the crucial role of high DO concentrations in maintaining robust microbial activity for effective pollutant removal in VFCWs. This DO-driven strategy offers a low-cost, scalable solution for decentralized rural wastewater treatment, balancing microbial activity and plant-mediated nutrient uptake without complex infrastructure.
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The Journal of Water Process Engineering aims to publish refereed, high-quality research papers with significant novelty and impact in all areas of the engineering of water and wastewater processing . Papers on advanced and novel treatment processes and technologies are particularly welcome. The Journal considers papers in areas such as nanotechnology and biotechnology applications in water, novel oxidation and separation processes, membrane processes (except those for desalination) , catalytic processes for the removal of water contaminants, sustainable processes, water reuse and recycling, water use and wastewater minimization, integrated/hybrid technology, process modeling of water treatment and novel treatment processes. Submissions on the subject of adsorbents, including standard measurements of adsorption kinetics and equilibrium will only be considered if there is a genuine case for novelty and contribution, for example highly novel, sustainable adsorbents and their use: papers on activated carbon-type materials derived from natural matter, or surfactant-modified clays and related minerals, would not fulfil this criterion. The Journal particularly welcomes contributions involving environmentally, economically and socially sustainable technology for water treatment, including those which are energy-efficient, with minimal or no chemical consumption, and capable of water recycling and reuse that minimizes the direct disposal of wastewater to the aquatic environment. Papers that describe novel ideas for solving issues related to water quality and availability are also welcome, as are those that show the transfer of techniques from other disciplines. The Journal will consider papers dealing with processes for various water matrices including drinking water (except desalination), domestic, urban and industrial wastewaters, in addition to their residues. It is expected that the journal will be of particular relevance to chemical and process engineers working in the field. The Journal welcomes Full Text papers, Short Communications, State-of-the-Art Reviews and Letters to Editors and Case Studies