Chemical and Biological Parameters as Tools to Evaluate and Improve Heavy Metal Phytoremediation

2000 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander A. Kamnev ◽  
Daniël van der Lelie
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Soil Microorganisms ◽  
Metal Availability ◽  
Biological Parameters ◽  
Biological Remediation ◽  
Polluted Sites

In this review, chemical and biological parameters are discussed thatstrongly influence the speciation of heavy metals, their availability tobiological systems and, consequently, the possibilities to usebioremediation as a cleanup tool for heavy metal polluted sites. In orderto assess heavy metal availability, a need exists for rapid, cost-effectivesystems that reliably predict this parameter and, based on this, thefeasibility of using biological remediation techniques for site managementand restoration. Special attention is paid to phytoremediation as anemerging technology for stabilization and remediation of heavy metalpollution. In order to improve phytoremediation of heavy metal pollutedsites, several important points relevant to the process have to beelucidated. These include the speciation and bioavailability of the heavymetals in the soil determined by many chemical and biological parameters, the role of plant-associated soil microorganisms and fungi inphytoremediation, and the plants. Several options are described how plant-associated soil microorganisms canbe used to improve heavy metal phytoremediation.

scholarly journals A Review on the Resistance and Accumulation of Heavy Metals by Different Microbial Strains

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhuri Girdhar ◽  
Zeba Tabassum ◽  
Kopal Singh ◽  
Anand Mohan
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Volcanic Eruptions ◽  
Heavy Metal Resistance ◽  
Metal Resistance ◽  
Contaminated Sites ◽  
Bacillus Species ◽  
Polluted Sites ◽  
Pollution Accumulation ◽  
Microbial Strains

Heavy metals accumulated the earth crust and causes extreme pollution. Accumulation of rich concentrations of heavy metals in environments can cause various human diseases which risks health and high ecological issues. Mercury, arsenic, lead, silver, cadmium, chromium, etc. are some heavy metals harmful to organisms at even very low concentration. Heavy metal pollution is increasing day by day due to industrialization, urbanization, mining, volcanic eruptions, weathering of rocks, etc. Different microbial strains have developed very efficient and unique mechanisms for tolerating heavy metals in polluted sites with eco-friendly techniques. Heavy metals are group of metals with density more than 5 g/cm3. Microorganisms are generally present in contaminated sites of heavy metals and they develop new strategies which are metabolism dependent or independent to tackle with the adverse effects of heavy metals. Bacteria, Algae, Fungi, Cyanobacteria uses in bioremediation technique and acts a biosorbent. Removal of heavy metal from contaminated sites using microbial strains is cheaper alternative. Mostly species involved in bioremediation include Enterobacter and Pseudomonas species and some of bacillus species too in bacteria. Aspergillus and Penicillin species used in heavy metal resistance in fungi. Various species of the brown algae and Cyanobacteria shows resistance in algae.

scholarly journals The influence of soil microorganisms on heavy metal content in the substrate of waste rock dumps

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 00017
Author(s):  
Natalia Makeeva ◽  
Olga Neverova
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Content ◽  
Soil Microorganisms ◽  
Accumulation Rate ◽  
Heavy Metal Content ◽  
Waste Rock ◽  
Soil Reclamation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Concentration Limits

The environmental effects of mining and its impact on natural resources are of a holistic nature. One of the modern methods employed for the remediation of technogenically disturbed soils is the application of microorganisms. This paper studies the impact made by soil microorganisms on the accumulation rate of heavy metals in the substrate of waste rock dumps in the process of soil reclamation. Suspensions of soil microorganisms (microorganisms utilising mineral nitrogen forms / MUMN; microorganisms decomposing silicates / MDS; microscopic fungi / MF) were applied to the rock dump surface. Separate groups as well as their combinations were applied. The heavy metal content analysis did not indicate a significant exceedance of the maximum allowable concentration limits (MACL) in the soil of the waste rock. The only metal whose content exceeded the maximum admissible concentration limits was nickel. It has found that the application of microorganisms influences the concentration of several heavy metals due to pH level changes of the rock dump soil.

scholarly journals Role of nitric oxide in plant responses to heavy metal stress: exogenous application versus endogenous production

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (17) ◽  
pp. 4477-4488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura C Terrón-Camero ◽  
M Ángeles Peláez-Vico ◽  
Coral Del-Val ◽  
Luisa M Sandalio ◽  
María C Romero-Puertas
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Human Health Risk ◽  
Heavy Metal Stress ◽  
Metal Stress ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Plant Responses ◽  
Research Perspectives

Abstract Anthropogenic activities, such as industrial processes, mining, and agriculture, lead to an increase in heavy metal concentrations in soil, water, and air. Given their stability in the environment, heavy metals are difficult to eliminate and can constitute a human health risk by entering the food chain through uptake by crop plants. An excess of heavy metals is toxic for plants, which have various mechanisms to prevent their accumulation. However, once metals enter the plant, oxidative damage sometimes occurs, which can lead to plant death. Initial production of nitric oxide (NO), which may play a role in plant perception, signalling, and stress acclimation, has been shown to protect against heavy metals. Very little is known about NO-dependent mechanisms downstream from signalling pathways in plant responses to heavy metal stress. In this review, using bioinformatic techniques, we analyse studies of the involvement of NO in plant responses to heavy metal stress, its possible role as a cytoprotective molecule, and its relationship with reactive oxygen species. Some conclusions are drawn and future research perspectives are outlined to further elucidate the signalling mechanisms underlying the role of NO in plant responses to heavy metal stress.

scholarly journals Maternal Heavy Metal Exposure, Thyroid Hormones, and Birth Outcomes: A Prospective Cohort Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 5043-5052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojie Sun ◽  
Wenyu Liu ◽  
Bin Zhang ◽  
Xiantao Shen ◽  
Chen Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Thyroid Hormones ◽  
Birth Outcomes ◽  
Metal Exposure ◽  
Birth Size ◽  
Heavy Metal Exposure ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
Maternal Thyroid

AbstractContextMaternal thyroid hormones during pregnancy play a critical role in fetal development. However, whether maternal heavy metal exposure affects their thyroid hormones and the effects on fetal growth are still unclear.ObjectiveTo explore the effect of heavy metal exposure on maternal thyroid hormones and the potential mediation role of thyroid hormones on birth outcomes.MethodsConcentrations of heavy metals in urine samples and thyroid hormones in blood samples of 675 pregnant women were measured during early pregnancy in a cohort study conducted in China. Multivariable linear regressions were applied to explore the associations of maternal urinary heavy metal levels with both maternal thyroid hormones and birth outcomes. Mediation analyses were performed to assess the mediation role of thyroid hormones in these associations.ResultsMaternal urinary vanadium (V) exhibited an inverse association with free T3 (FT3) and FT3/free T4 (FT4) ratio levels. Urinary arsenic (As) and lead (Pb) had inverse relationships with FT3. We also observed the positive associations of maternal FT3 and FT3/FT4 ratio with birthweight. The mediation analyses suggested that 5.33% to 30.57% of the associations among V, As, and Pb levels and birth size might be mediated by maternal FT3 or FT3/FT4 ratio.ConclusionsWe have shown that maternal exposures to V, As, and Pb at early pregnancy were associated with decreased maternal FT3 or FT3/FT4 ratio, which might contribute to reduced birthweight. Mediation analyses indicated that maternal thyroid hormone was a possible mediator of the association between urinary heavy metals and birth size.

Impact of Heavy Metals on Benthic Oligochaete Communities in the River Ill and Its Tributaries

1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Rosso ◽  
M. Lafont ◽  
A. Exinger
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Reproductive Strategy ◽  
Organic Micropollutants ◽  
Rhine Basin ◽  
Metal Contents ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

The aim of this research is to describe the impact of heavy metals contaminating sediments on oligochaete communities. Sediments were collected three times (June, August, October 1991) for chemical and biological analyses in 15 sites situated in the river I11 and its tributaries (Rhine Basin, France). The sediments are characterized by high contents of heavy metals, mainly Hg, Cu, Cr, Pb, Zn from below the city of Mulhouse. The majority of sediments are heavily loaded with organic matter and organic micropollutants are also present. Oligochaete communities are rich in species. However five species only, considered as pollution-tolerant or opportunist, are significantly present and abundant. The percentages of Tubificidae without hair setae are positively related to heavy metal contents of the sediments, and the percentages of Tubificidae with hair setae are negatively related. Several species such as N. communis, N. barbata, D. digitata and Bothrioneurum sp. are considered as tolerant to heavy metals; on the contrary L. claparedeanus, L. udekemianus, Stylodrilus sp. and S. josinae are considered as intolerant. The reproductive strategy of oligochaetes in contaminated areas and the role of organic matter are discussed. Several recommendations are given for the rehabilitation of the investigated sites.

scholarly journals Silicon Mechanisms to Ameliorate Heavy Metal Stress in Plants

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abolghassem Emamverdian ◽  
Yulong Ding ◽  
Yinfeng Xie ◽  
Sirous Sangari
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Metal Uptake ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Heavy Metal Stress ◽  
Heavy Metal Uptake ◽  
Stimulation Of

The increased contaminants caused by anthropogenic activities in the environment and the importance of finding pathways to reduce pollution caused the silicon application to be considered an important detoxification agent. Silicon, as a beneficial element, plays an important role in amelioration of abiotic stress, such as an extreme dose of heavy metal in plants. There are several mechanisms involved in silicon mediation in plants, including the reduction of heavy metal uptake by plants, changing pH value, formation of Si heavy metals, and stimulation of enzyme activity, which can work by chemical and physical pathways. The aim of this paper is to investigate the major silicon-related mechanisms that reduce the toxicity of heavy metals in plants and then to assess the role of silicon in increasing the antioxidant enzyme and nonenzyme activities to protect the plant cell.

Soil Quality Protection at Heavy Metal-Contaminated Manufactured Gas Plant Sites: Role of Biological Remediation

2017 ◽  
pp. 231-260
Author(s):  
Martina Grifoni ◽  
Gianniantonio Petruzzelli ◽  
Meri Barbafieri ◽  
Irene Rosellini ◽  
Francesca Pedron
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Soil Quality ◽  
Manufactured Gas Plant ◽  
Biological Remediation

Role of Nano-Photocatalysts for Detoxification of Toxic Heavy Metal

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Bilal Tahir ◽  
Abdullah M. Asiri ◽  
M. Faheem Malik ◽  
N. R. Khalid ◽  
T. Iqbal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Aqueous Environment ◽  
Toxic Heavy Metals ◽  
Toxic Heavy Metal ◽  
Heavy Metal Detoxification ◽  
Green Technique

Background: Nano-photocatalysis through semiconductor-based materials has become an emerging and eye-catching approach for detoxification of hazardous heavy metals in the aqueous environment. Method: In this article, photocatalysis being a green technique along with several other detoxification technologies for toxic heavy metals have been reviewed. Toxic Effects: Further, the adverse effects of heavy metals on human health, agriculture lands, environment, and aquatic system were investigated. Toxic heavy-metals contribute to numerous environmental issues based on their toxicity. Result: Various types of photocatalysts were revised in recent literature for the detoxification of heavy metals. The recycling of photocatalysts may be anticipated as a worthy method for wastewater treatment has also been discussed with recent examples. Conclusion: Moreover, it concludes with efficiency, challenges and new future perspectives for heavy metal detoxification using photocatalysis.

Extremophiles and Their Application in Bioremediation

2022 ◽  
pp. 188-206
Author(s):  
Himanshu Pandey ◽  
Devendra Singh ◽  
Vinay Kumar Dhiman ◽  
Vivek Kumar Dhiman ◽  
Devendra Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Heavy Metal Stress ◽  
Extreme Conditions ◽  
Alkaline Ph ◽  
Immense Potential

A microorganism dwelling in severe environmental conditions is termed an extremophile. These unfavorable environmental conditions include high salinity, toxin compounds, heavy metals, unfavorable temperature, and extremely acidic and alkaline pH. Microorganisms belonging to prokaryotes include true bacteria and archaea bacteria which prevail in harsh environments. In recent years, extremophilic, basically, archaea bacteria have been reported for their immense potential application in the bioremediation process. Bioremediation is a technique that utilizes microorganisms for the decomposition of organic and inorganic pollutants; anthropogenic activities are the basic cause of soil pollution, water pollution, and air pollution globally. Extremophiles are capable of producing enzymes that are thermolabile and can function normally even in extreme conditions. These enzymes and proteins can be utilized in the bioremediation process under extreme pH, heavy metal stress, and unfavorable temperature conditions. In this chapter, the role of extremophiles in bioremediation is discussed.

Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza and Associated Microorganisms in Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal-Polluted Sites

2005 ◽  
pp. 235-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Turnau ◽  
A Jurkiewicz ◽  
G Lingua ◽  
J Barea ◽  
V Gianinazzi–Pearson
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhiza ◽  
Polluted Sites
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