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    • Biogeochemical cycles
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    • Wastewater treatment

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    • Methane serves as an effective exogenous carbon source for denitrification, impacting atmospheric methane levels and wastewater treatment costs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the microbiological coupling mechanisms of methane oxidation coupled to denitrification.
    • To analyze factors affecting aerobic methane oxidation coupled to denitrification (AME-D) and anaerobic methane oxidation coupled to denitrification (ANME-D).

    Main Methods:

    • Review and synthesis of existing research on microbial mechanisms.
    • Analysis of influencing factors on both AME-D and ANME-D processes.

    Main Results:

    • Detailed discussion of microbiological coupling mechanisms for AME-D and ANME-D.
    • Identification of key factors influencing these coupled processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Methane oxidation coupled to denitrification holds significant potential for environmental applications.
    • Challenges in engineering applications were identified, alongside promising future prospects.