scholarly journals The Use of Surface-Modified Nanocrystalline Cellulose Integrated Membranes to Remove Drugs from Waste Water and as Polymers to Clean Oil Sands Tailings Ponds

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 3899
Author(s):  
John Jackson ◽  
Ali Moallemi ◽  
Mu Chiao ◽  
David Plackett
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Oil Sands ◽  
Membrane Filter ◽  
Naphthenic Acid ◽  
Naphthenic Acids ◽  
Nanocrystalline Cellulose ◽  
Water Remediation ◽  
Water Filter ◽  
Surface Modified ◽  
Tailing Ponds

There is an urgent environmental need to remediate waste water. In this study, the use of surface-modified nanocrystalline cellulose (CNC) to remove polluting drugs or chemicals from waste water and oil sands tailing ponds has been investigated. CNC was modified by either surface adsorbing cationic or hydrophobic species or by covalent methods and integrated into membrane water filters. The removal of either diclofenac or estradiol from water was studied. Similar non-covalently modified CNC materials were used to flocculate clays from water or to bind naphthenic acids which are contaminants in tailing ponds. Estradiol bound well to hydrophobically modified CNC membrane filter systems. Similarly, diclofenac (anionic drug) bound well to covalently cationically modified CNC membranes. Non-covalent modified CNC effectively flocculated clay particles in water and bound two naphthenic acid chemicals (negatively charged and hydrophobic). Modified CNC integrated into water filter membranes may remove drugs from waste or drinking water and contaminants from tailing ponds water. Furthermore, the ability of modified CNC to flocculate clays particles and bind naphthenic acids may allow for the addition of modified CNC directly to tailing ponds to remove both contaminants. CNC offers an environmentally friendly, easily transportable and disposable novel material for water remediation purposes.

scholarly journals The Effects of Naphthenic Acids on Tryptophan Metabolism and Peripheral Serotonin Signalling

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A493-A493
Author(s):  
Laiba Jamshed ◽  
Genevieve A Perono ◽  
Shanza Jamshed ◽  
Kim Ann Cheung ◽  
Philippe J Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Sands ◽  
Naphthenic Acid ◽  
Kynurenine Pathway ◽  
Naphthenic Acids ◽  
Tryptophan Metabolism ◽  
Lipid Homeostasis ◽  
Prostaglandin E ◽  
Serotonin Synthesis ◽  
Active Metabolites ◽  
Glucose And Lipid Homeostasis

Abstract Introduction: Serotonin produced in the periphery has been shown to affect glucose and lipid homeostasis. The availability of the amino acid tryptophan, the precursor of serotonin, affects serotonin availability. In addition, the metabolism of tryptophan via the kynurenine pathway produces physiologically active metabolites which have been shown to be altered under conditions of increased adiposity and dysglycemia. There is now evidence demonstrating some environmental xenobiotics, known to affect glucose and lipid homeostasis, can also alter serotonin production and key components of the kynurenine pathway. Recent evidence suggests that exposure to compounds present in petroleum and wastewaters from oil and gas extraction sites can impact endocrine signaling and result in aberrant lipid accumulation and altered glycemic control. However, whether any of these changes can be causally ascribed to altered serotonin synthesis/signaling or tryptophan metabolism remains unknown. The goal of this study was to determine the effects of exposure to naphthenic acid (NA), a key toxicant found in wastewater from bitumen (thick crude oil present in oil sands deposits) extraction on the enzymes involved in tryptophan metabolism and serotonin production. Methods: McA-RH7777 rat hepatoma cells, were exposed to a technical NA mixture for 48 hours at concentrations within the reported range of NA found in wastewaters from oil extraction. We assessed mRNA expression for key rate-limiting enzymes involved in tryptophan metabolism that lead to either serotonin [Tph1] and/or kynurenine [Ido2 and Tdo2] production, as well as downstream enzymes in the kynurenine pathway [Afmid, Kyat1, Aadat, Kyat3, Kmo, Haao, Acmsd, Qprt]. We also examined the effects of NA on prostaglandin synthesis [Ptgs1, Ptgs2, Ptges] and signalling [Ptger2, Ptger4] as prostaglandins have been shown to be induced by serotonin and are linked to hepatic fat accumulation. Results: NA treatment significantly increased Tph1 and Ido2 expression; this occurred in association with a significant increase in the expression of the inducible prostaglandin synthase Ptgs2 (COX-2), prostaglandin E synthase Ptges, and prostaglandin receptors Ptger2 and Ptger4. Acmsd was the only downstream enzyme in the kynurenine pathway that was significantly altered by NA treatment. Conclusion: These results provide proof-of-concept that compounds associated with oil sands extraction have the potential to perturb key components of serotonin synthesis (Tph1) and tryptophan metabolism (Ido2, Acmsd). Furthermore, we found that the increase in Tph1 expression paralleled expression of Ptgs2. As increased prostaglandin production has been reported in association with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, these data provide a potential mechanism by which exposure to NA and other petroleum-based compounds may increase the risk of metabolic disease.

Direct analysis of naphthenic acids in produced water and crude oil by NH2-surface-modified wooden-tip electrospray ionization mass spectrometry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thais A. M. da Silva ◽  
Igor Pereira ◽  
Deborah V. A. de Aguiar ◽  
Gabriel F. dos Santos ◽  
Talita P. de Brito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Electrospray Ionization ◽  
Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Produced Water ◽  
Naphthenic Acid ◽  
Direct Analysis ◽  
Naphthenic Acids ◽  
Ionization Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Surface Modified

An NH2-surface-coated wooden-tip electrospray ionization mass spectrometry method was developed for naphthenic acid analysis in water samples.

scholarly journals Metabolomic Analysis of Hexagenid Mayflies Exposed to Sublethal Concentrations of Naphthenic Acid

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah M. Pomfret ◽  
Robert B. Brua ◽  
Danielle Milani ◽  
Adam G. Yates
Keyword(s):  
Oil Sands ◽  
Naphthenic Acid ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Naphthenic Acids ◽  
Acid Exposure ◽  
Oil Reserves ◽  
Apoptosis Regulation ◽  
Northeastern Alberta ◽  
Sublethal Concentrations

The oil sands region in northeastern Alberta, Canada contain approximately 165 billion barrels of oil making it the third largest oil reserves in the world. However, processing of extracted bitumen generates vast amounts of toxic byproduct known as oil sands process waters. Naphthenic acids and associated sodium naphthenate salts are considered the primary toxic component of oil sands process waters. Although a significant body of work has been conducted on naphthenic acid toxicity at levels comparable to what is observed in current oil sands process waters, it is also important to understand any impacts of exposure to sublethal concentrations. We conducted a microcosm study using the mayfly Hexagenia spp. to identify sublethal impacts of naphthenic acid exposure on the survival, growth, and metabolome across a concentration gradient (0–100 μg L−1) of sodium naphthenate. Nuclear magnetic resonance-based metabolomic analyses were completed on both the polar and lipophilic extracted fractions of whole organism tissue. We observed a positive relationship between sodium naphthenate concentration and mean principal component score of the first axis of the polar metabolome indicating a shift in the metabolome with increasing naphthenic acid exposure. Eleven metabolites correlated with increased naphthenic acid concentration and included those involved in energy metabolism and apoptosis regulation. Survival and growth were both high and did not differ among concentrations, with the exception of a slight increase in mortality observed at the highest concentration. Although lethal concentrations of naphthenic acids in other studies are higher (150–56,200 μg L−1), our findings suggest that physiological changes in aquatic invertebrates may begin at substantially lower concentrations. These results have important implications for the release of naphthenic acids into surface waters in the Alberta oil sands region as an addition of even small volumes of oil sands process waters could initiate chronic effects in aquatic organisms. Results of this research will assist in the determination of appropriate discharge thresholds should oil sands process waters be considered for environmental release.

scholarly journals Can the toxicity of naphthenic acids in oil sands process-affected water be mitigated by a green photocatalytic method?

FACETS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 474-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry N. Madison ◽  
Jessie Reynolds ◽  
Lauren Halliwell ◽  
Tim Leshuk ◽  
Frank Gu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Intensity ◽  
Oil Sands ◽  
Pimephales Promelas ◽  
Naphthenic Acid ◽  
Ultra Violet ◽  
Naphthenic Acids ◽  
Early Life Stages ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy

Our study evaluates the efficacy of a “green” (i.e., sustainable, recyclable, and reusable) technology to treat waste waters produced by Canada’s oil sands industry. We examined the ability of a novel advanced oxidative method—ultra-violet photocatalysis over titanium dioxide (TiO2)-coated microparticles—to reduce the toxicity of naphthenic acid fraction components (NAFC) to early life stages of the fathead minnow ( Pimephales promelas). Lengthening the duration of photocatalysis resulted in greater removal of NAFC from bioassay exposure waters; low- and high-intensity treatments reduced NAFC concentrations to about 20 and 3 mg/L (by Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy, FTIR), respectively. Treatments reduced the acute lethality of NAFC to fathead minnows by over half after low-intensity treatment and three-fold after high-intensity treatment. However, incomplete degradation in low-intensity treatments increased the incidence of chronic toxicity relative to untreated NAFC solutions and cardiovascular abnormalities were common even with >80% of NAFC degraded. Our findings demonstrate that photocatalysis over TiO2 microparticles is a promising method for mitigating the toxicity of oil sands process-affected water-derived NAFC to fish native to the oil sands region, but the intensity of the photocatalytic treatment needs to be considered carefully to ensure adequate mineralization of toxic constituents.

scholarly journals Persulfate Oxidation Coupled with Biodegradation by Pseudomonas fluorescens Enhances Naphthenic Acid Remediation and Toxicity Reduction

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1502
Author(s):  
Amy-lynne Balaberda ◽  
Ania C. Ulrich
Keyword(s):  
Acute Toxicity ◽  
Pseudomonas Fluorescens ◽  
Oil Sands ◽  
Vibrio Fischeri ◽  
Naphthenic Acid ◽  
Complex Mixture ◽  
Chemical Oxidation ◽  
Naphthenic Acids ◽  
Persulfate Oxidation ◽  
Synergistic Interactions

The extraction of bitumen from the Albertan oilsands produces large amounts of oil sands process-affected water (OSPW) that requires remediation. Classical naphthenic acids (NAs), a complex mixture of organic compounds containing O2− species, are present in the acid extractable organic fraction of OSPW and are a primary cause of acute toxicity. A potential remediation strategy is combining chemical oxidation and biodegradation. Persulfate as an oxidant is advantageous, as it is powerful, economical, and less harmful towards microorganisms. This is the first study to examine persulfate oxidation coupled to biodegradation for NA remediation. Merichem NAs were reacted with 100, 250, 500, and 1000 mg/L of unactivated persulfate at 21 °C and 500 and 1000 mg/L of activated persulfate at 30 °C, then inoculated with Pseudomonas fluorescens LP6a after 2 months. At 21 °C, the coupled treatment removed 52.8–98.9% of Merichem NAs, while 30 °C saw increased removals of 99.4–99.7%. Coupling persulfate oxidation with biodegradation improved removal of Merichem NAs and chemical oxidation demand by up to 1.8× and 6.7×, respectively, and microbial viability was enhanced up to 4.6×. Acute toxicity towards Vibrio fischeri was negatively impacted by synergistic interactions between the persulfate and Merichem NAs; however, it was ultimately reduced by 74.5–100%. This study supports that persulfate oxidation coupled to biodegradation is an effective and feasible treatment to remove NAs and reduce toxicity.

The impact of oil sands process water matrix on the ozonation of naphthenic acids: from a model compound to a natural mixture

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 1166-1174
Author(s):  
Rui Qin ◽  
Pamela Chelme-Ayala ◽  
Mohamed Gamal El-Din
Keyword(s):  
Oil Sands ◽  
Naphthenic Acid ◽  
Inorganic Ions ◽  
Naphthenic Acids ◽  
Process Water ◽  
Slight Reduction ◽  
Water Matrix ◽  
Treatment Train ◽  
Oil Sands Process Water ◽  
The Impact

Oil sands process water (OSPW) contains organics, inorganics, and particles. To understand and improve the ozonation performance, it is crucial to clarify the effect of inorganics and particles on the ozonation of OSPW organic compounds. In this study, OSPW containing only inorganic fraction (OSPW-IF) was obtained after the organics were adsorbed onto granular activated carbon. A model naphthenic acid (NA) compound, cyclohexanecarboxylic acid (CHA), was dissolved in OSPW-IF (CHA-OSPW-IF) and NaHCO3 buffer (CHA-Buffer). Ozonation of CHA-Buffer achieved higher CHA removal and lower utilized ozone dosages compared to CHA-OSPW-IF. Some inorganic ions present in OSPW (i.e., NH4+, HCO3−, and Cl−) caused a slight reduction of CHA degradation. Inorganics in OSPW inhibited the degradation of natural-occurring NAs while a negligible influence of particles on the ozonation of NAs was found. This research suggests that ozonation could be better utilized as an intermediate or post-treatment step in a treatment train for OSPW reclamation.

Abatement of Heavy Metal from Waste Water Using Surface Modified Adsorbent

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hunge Sudhir ◽  
Rahangdale Pralhad ◽  
Lanjewar Mamata
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Surface Modified

Catalytic Neutralization of Naphthenic Acid from Petroleum Crude Oil by Using Cerium Oxide Catalyst and 2- Methylimidazole in Polyethylene Glycol

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norshahidatul Akmar Mohd Shohaimi ◽  
Norfakhriah Jelani ◽  
Ahmad Zamani Ab Halim ◽  
Nor Hakimin Abdullah ◽  
Nurasmat Mohd Shukri
Keyword(s):  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Cerium Oxide ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Naphthenic Acid ◽  
Naphthenic Acids ◽  
Catalyst Loading ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Oil Refineries ◽  
Al2o3 Catalyst

: The presence of relatively high naphthenic acid in crude oil may contribute to the major corrosion in oil pipelines and distillation units in crude oil refineries. Thus, high concentration Naphthenic Acids crude oil is considered tobe of low quality and is marketed at lower prices. In order to overcome this problem, neutralization method had been developed to reduce the TAN value in crude oil. In this study, crude oil from Petronas Penapisan Melaka was investigated. The parameters studied were reagent concentration, catalyst loading, calcination temperature and reusability of the potential catalyst. Basic chemical used were 2- methylimidazole in polyethylene glycol (PEG 600) with concentration 100, 500 and 1000 ppm. Cerium oxide-based catalysts supported onto alumina prepared with different calcination temperatures. The catalyst was characterized by using Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Thermogravimetry Analysis-Differential Thermal Gravity (TGA-DTG) to study physical properties of the catalyst. The Ce/Al2O3 catalyst calcined at 1000°C was the best catalyst due to larger surface area formation which lead to increment of active sites thus will boost the catalytic activity. The result showed that the Ce/Al2O3 catalyst meet Petronas requirement as the TAN value reduced to 0.6 mgKOH/g from original TAN value of 4.22 mgKOH/g. The best reduction of TAN was achieved by using catalyst loading of 0.39% and reagent of 1000 ppm.

scholarly journals Adamantane Carboxylic Acids Demonstrate Mitochondrial Toxicity Consistent with Oil Sands-Derived Naphthenic Acids

2021 ◽  
pp. 100092
Author(s):  
Kate I. Rundle ◽  
Mahmoud S. Sharaf ◽  
Don Stevens ◽  
Collins Kamunde ◽  
Michael R. Heuvel
Keyword(s):  
Carboxylic Acids ◽  
Oil Sands ◽  
Naphthenic Acids ◽  
Mitochondrial Toxicity
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