Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Abstract
Natural
based
solutions
rely
heavily
on
identification
and
use
of
macrophytes
with
the
ability
to
tolerate
multiple
contaminants
grow
for
an
extended
period
reduce
contamination.
The
potential
remediate
metal(loid)
contaminated
groundwater
from
industrial
site
located
in
Flanders
(Belgium)
was
assessed
10
wetland
(including
Carex
riparia,
Cyperus
longus,
rotundus,
Iris
pseudacorus,
Juncus
effusus,
Lythrum
salicaria,
Menta
aquatica,
Phragmites
australis,
Scirpus
holoschoenus,
Typha
angustifolia
).
experiment
conducted
under
static
conditions,
where
plants
were
exposed
polluted
acidic
(pH~5)
water
15
days.
Plant
biomass,
morphology,
metal
uptake
by
roots
shoots
analysed
every
5
days
all
species.
T.
S.
holoschoenus
produced
~3
~1.1
times
more
dried
biomass
than
controls,
respectively.
For
P.
,
no
apparent
morphological
stress
symptoms
observed,
plant
heights
similar
between
control
groundwater.
Higher
concentrations
metal(loid)s
detected
indicating
a
phytostabilization
below
column.
J.
effusus
Cd,
Ni,
Zn
accumulation
observed
higher
shoots.
are
proposed
restoration
strategies
natural
and/or
constructed
aquatic
ecosystems
affected
inputs.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
The
biodegradation
of
total
petroleum
hydrocarbon
(TPH)
in
soil
is
very
challenging
due
to
the
complex
recalcitrant
nature
hydrocarbon,
hydrophobicity,
indigenous
microbial
adaptation
and
competition,
harsh
environmental
conditions.
This
work
further
confirmed
that
limited
natural
attenuation
hydrocarbons
(TPHs)
(15%
removal)
necessitates
efficient
bioremediation
strategies.
Hence,
a
scaling-up
experiment
for
testing
optimizing
use
biopiles
TPH
polluted
soils
was
conducted
with
three
500-kg
pilots
soil,
respective
treatments
were
implemented:
including
control
(CT),
bioaugmentation
vermicompost
treatment
(BAVC),
combined
application
BAVC
along
bioelectrochemical
snorkels
(BESBAVC),
all
maintained
at
40%
field
capacity.
study
identified
pilot
scale
level,
successful
can
achieve
90.3%
removal
after
90
days.
BAVC’s
effectiveness
stemmed
from
synergistic
mechanisms.
Introduced
consortia
capable
degradation,
while
provided
essential
nutrients,
enhanced
aeration,
and,
potentially,
acted
as
biosorbent.
it
be
concluded
significantly
enhances
compared
attenuation.
While
snorkel
(BES)
also
showed
significant
removal,
did
not
differ
statistically
individual
BAVC,
under
applied
Further
research
needed
optimize
BES
integration
broader
applicability.
demonstrates
scalable
mechanistically
sound
approach
soil.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 19, 2024
Abstract
The
present
study
reports
findings
related
to
the
treatment
of
polluted
groundwater
using
macrophyte-assisted
phytoremediation.
potential
three
macrophyte
species
(
Phragmites
australis
,
Scirpus
holoschoenus
and
Typha
angustifolia
)
tolerate
exposure
multi-metal(loid)
was
first
evaluated
in
mesocosms
for
7-
14-day
batch
testing.
In
7-day
test,
water
completely
replaced
renewed
after
7
days,
while
14
days
exposure,
same
water,
added
week,
maintained.
initial
biochemical
screening
results
macrophytes
indicated
that
selected
plants
were
more
tolerant
provided
conditions
with
exposure.
Based
on
these
findings,
exposed
HRT
regimes
15
30
days.
showed
P.
S.
performed
better
than
T.
angustifolia,
terms
metal(loid)
accumulation
removal,
biomass
production,
toxicity
reduction.
addition,
translocation
compartmentalization
metal(loid)s
dose-dependent.
At
30-day
loading
rate
(higher
HRT),
below-ground
phytostabilization
greater
phytoaccumulation,
whereas
at
15-day
(lower
below-
above-ground
phytoaccumulation
dominant
removal
mechanism.
However,
higher
levels
noted
rate.
Overall,
this
provides
valuable
insights
phytoremediation
(ground)water
streams
can
help
improve
design
implementation
systems.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(57), P. 65724 - 65740
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Natural
based
solutions,
notably
constructed/artificial
wetland
treatment
systems,
rely
heavily
on
identification
and
use
of
macrophytes
with
the
ability
to
tolerate
multiple
contaminants
grow
for
an
extended
period
reduce
contamination.
The
potential
remediate
metal(loid)
contaminated
groundwater
from
industrial
site
located
in
Flanders
(Belgium)
was
assessed
10
(including
Carex
riparia
Curtis,
Cyperus
longus
Baker,
rotundus
L.,
Iris
pseudacorus
Juncus
effusus
Lythrum
salicaria
Mentha
aquatica
Phragmites
australis
Trin.
ex
Steud.,
Scirpus
holoschoenus
Typha
angustifolia
L.).
experiment
conducted
under
static
conditions,
where
plants
were
exposed
polluted
acidic
(pH
~
4)
water,
having
high
level
metal(loid)s
15
days.
Plant
biomass,
morphology,
metal
uptake
by
roots
shoots
analysed
every
5
days
all
species.
produced
3
1.1
times
more
dried
biomass
than
controls,
respectively.
For
S.
holoschoenus,
P.
australis,
T.
angustifolia,
no
apparent
morphological
stress
symptoms
observed,
plant
heights
similar
between
control
groundwater.
Higher
concentrations
detected
indicating
a
phytostabilization
below
water
column.
J.
Cd,
Ni,
Zn
accumulation
observed
higher
shoots.
are
proposed
restoration
strategies
natural
and/or
constructed
aquatic
ecosystems
affected
inputs.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Abstract
The
present
study
reports
the
findings
related
to
treatment
of
a
polluted
groundwater
using
macrophyte
assisted
phytoremediation.
potential
three
species
(including
Phragmites
australis,
Scirpus
holoschoenus,
and
Typha
angustifolia)
tolerate
exposure
multi-metal(loid)
was
first
evaluated
in
mesocosms
for
7-
14-days
hydraulic
retention
time
(HRT),
respectively.
results
this
initial
macrophytes’
biochemical
screening
indicated
that
selected
plants
were
more
metal(loid)-tolerant
when
an
HRT
14
days
applied.
Based
on
these
findings,
exposed
greater
regimes
15
30
days.
showed
P.
australisS.
holoschoenus
performed
better
than
T.
angustifolia
terms
metal(loid)
accumulation
removal,
biomass
production,
toxicity
reduction.
In
addition,
translocation
compartmentalization
metal(loid)s
dose
dependent.
At
30-day
loading
rate
(higher
HRT),
below-ground
phytostabilization
larger
phytoaccumulation,
whereas
at
15-day
(lower
HRT)
below-
above-ground
phytoaccumulation
dominant
removal
mechanism.
Yet,
higher
levels
noted
water
rate.
Overall,
our
provides
valuable
insights
phytoremediation
(ground)water
streams
can
help
improve
design
implementation
systems.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Introduction:
In
the
current
era,
infectious
diseases
pose
a
significant
global
challenge,
primarily
attributed
to
widespread
and
prolonged
use
of
antibiotics,
which
develop
antimicrobial
resistance.
A
proportion
pharmaceutical
agents
utilized
globally
can
be
traced
back
plant
origins,
constituting
approximately
25%.
Medicinal
applications
harness
wide
spectrum
plant-derived
components,
including
flowers,
leaves,
stems,
fruits,
roots,
waxes,
oils,
bioactive
compounds,
phytochemicals,
various
other
constituents.
Materials
methods:
Our
experiment
evaluated
antibacterial
activity
four
different
culinary
leaf
extracts.
These
extracts
were
prepared
using
solvents
investigated
against
gram-negative
bacteria
Escherichia
coli
DH5α
agar
well
diffusion
disc
methods
by
measuring
zone
inhibition.
Results:
The
aqueous
extract
all
leaves
did
not
show
any
activity,
likely
due
poor
formation
precipitate.
Conversely,
Cichorium
endivia
has
shown
highest
in
isopropanol
as
compared
herbs.
Among
herbs
examined,
organic
from
endives
soybeans
have
demonstrated
notably
strong
Conclusion:
Conducting
systematic
screening
assess
their
effectiveness
E.
produced
encouraging
noteworthy
results.
investigation
herbs,
derived
exhibited
particularly
robust
efficacy
when
herbal
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 29, 2024
Abstract
Natural
based
solutions,
notably
constructed/artificial
wetland
treatment
systems,
rely
heavily
on
identification
and
use
of
macrophytes
with
the
ability
to
tolerate
multiple
contaminants
grow
for
an
extended
period
reduce
contamination.
The
potential
remediate
metal(loid)
contaminated
groundwater
from
industrial
site
located
in
Flanders
(Belgium)
was
assessed
10
(including
Carex
riparia,
Cyperus
longus,
rotundus,
Iris
pseudacorus,
Juncus
effusus,
Lythrum
salicaria,
Menta
aquatica,
Phragmites
australis,
Scirpus
holoschoenus,Typha
angustifolia).
experiment
conducted
under
static
conditions,
where
plants
were
exposed
polluted
acidic
(pH~4)water,
having
high
level
metal(loid)s
15
days.
Plant
biomass,
morphology,
metal
uptake
by
roots
shoots
analysed
every
5
days
all
species.
T.
angustifoliaS.
holoschoenus
produced
~3
~1.1
times
more
dried
biomass
than
controls,
respectively.
For
holoschoenus,
P.
australis,
angustifolia,
no
apparent
morphological
stress
symptoms
observed,
plant
heights
similar
between
control
groundwater.
Higher
concentrations
detected
indicating
a
phytostabilization
below
water
column.
J.
effusus
Cd,
Ni,
Zn
accumulation
observed
higher
shoots.
holoschoenus,
P.
are
proposed
restoration
strategies
natural
and/or
constructed
aquatic
ecosystems
affected
inputs.
