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Synthesis of Ligand-free CdS Nanoparticles within a Sulfur Copolymer Matrix
Published on: May 1, 2016
Stability and biomineralization of cadmium sulfide nanoparticles biosynthesized by the bacterium Rhodopseudomonas
Su-Fang Xing1, Hui-Fang Tian1, Zhen Yan1
1Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China.
Abstract:
Cadmium (Cd) pollution is regarded as a potent problem due to its hazard risks to the environment, making it crucial to be removed. Compared to the physicochemical techniques (e.g., adsorption, ion exchange, etc.), bioremediation is a promising alternative technology for Cd removal, due to its cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendliness. Among them, microbial-induced cadmium sulfide mineralization (Bio-CdS NPs) is a process of great significance for environmental protection. In this study, microbial cysteine desulfhydrase coupled with cysteine acted as a strategy for Bio-CdS NPs by Rhodopseudomonas palustris. The synthesis, activity, and stability of Bio-CdS NPs-R. palustris hybrid was explored under different light conditions. Results show that low light (LL) intensity could promote cysteine desulfhydrase activities to accelerate hybrid synthesis, and facilitated bacterial growth by the photo-induced electrons of Bio-CdS NPs. Additionally, the enhanced cysteine desulfhydrase activity effectively alleviated high Cd-stress. However, the hybrid rapidly dissolved under changed environmental factors, including light intensity and oxygen. The factors affecting the dissolution were ranked as follows: darkness/microaerobic ≈ darkness/aerobic < LL/microaerobic < high light (HL)/microaerobic < LL/aerobic < HL/aerobic. The research provides a deeper understanding of Bio-CdS NPs-bacteria hybird synthesis and its stability in Cd-polluted water, allowing advanced bioremediation treatment of heavy metal pollution in water.
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