Remediation of Cr(VI)-contaminated soil by CS/PPy coupling with Microbacterium sp. YL3

• Published in: Journal of hazardous materials 2024-08, Vol.475, p.134580, Article 134580
• Main Authors: Wu, Zhiguo, Liu, Dan, Deng, Ying, Pang, Runyi, Wang, Jinjin, Qin, Tian, Yang, Zongzheng, Qiu, Rongliang
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Cr(VI); Cr(VI)-reducing strain; CS/PPy; Soil remediation; Synergistic effect
• ISSN: 0304-3894; 1873-3336; 1873-3336
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134580

In this research, a new material, chitosan/polypyrrole (CS/PPy), was synthesized and linked with the Cr(VI)-reducing bacterial strain YL3 to treat Cr(VI)-polluted soil. The findings demonstrated that the synergistic application of strain YL3 and CS/PPy achieved the greatest reduction (99.6 %). During the remediation process, CS/PPy served as a mass-storage and sustained release agent in the soil, which initially decreased the toxic effects of high concentrations of Cr(VI) on strain YL3, thereby enhancing the Cr(VI) reduction efficiency of strain YL3. These combined effects significantly mitigated Cr(VI) stress in the soil and restored enzyme activities. Furthermore, wheat growth in the treated soil also significantly improved. High-throughput sequencing of the microorganisms in the treated soil revealed that CS/PPy was not only effective at removing Cr(VI) but also at preserving the original microbial diversity of the soil. This suggests that the combined treatment using strain YL3 and CS/PPy could rehabilitate Cr(VI)-contaminated soil, positioning CS/PPy as a promising composite material for future bioremediation efforts in Cr(VI)-contaminated soils. [Display omitted] •.A novel material, CS/PPy was synthesized for remediation of Cr(VI) contaminated soil.•CS/PPy was conjugated with reducing bacteria YL3 to remediate Cr(VI) contaminated soil.•The combination remediation could alleviate Cr(VI) stress in soil effectively.