The coupling effect promotes superoxide radical production in the microalgal-fungal symbiosis systems: Production, mechanisms and implication for Hg(II) reduction.
J Hazard Mater
; 477: 135347, 2024 Sep 15.
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ABSTRACT
Redox transformation of mercury (Hg) is critical for Hg exchange at the air-water interface. However, the superoxide radicals (O2â¢â) contribution of microalgal-fungal symbiotic systems in lake water to Hg(II) reduction is mainly unknown. Here, we studied the enhanced potential for O2â¢â production by the coupling effect between microalgae and fungi. The relationships between microenvironment, microorganisms, and O2â¢â production were also investigated. Furthermore, the implication of O2â¢â for Hg(II) reduction was explored. The results showed that the coupling effect of microalgae and fungi enhanced O2â¢â generation in the symbiotic systems, and the O2â¢â generation peaked on day 4 in the lake water at 160.51 ± 13.06-173.28 ± 18.21 µmol/kg FW (fresh weight). In addition, O2â¢- exhibited circadian fluctuations that correlated with changes in dissolved oxygen content and redox potential on the inter-spherical interface of microalgal-fungal consortia. Partial least squares path modeling (PLS-PM) indicates that O2â¢â formation was primarily associated with microenvironmental factors and microbial metabolic processes. The experimental results suggest that O2â¢â in the microalgal-fungal systems could mediate Hg(II) reduction, promoting Hg conversion and cycling. The findings highlight the importance of microalgae and fungal symbiotic systems in Hg transformation in aquatic environments.
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MEDLINE
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Oxidación-Reducción
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Simbiosis
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Superóxidos
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Microalgas
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Mercurio
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En
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J Hazard Mater
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2024
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Article
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Países Bajos