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  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Soil Science
  • Ecotoxicology

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  • Biocides in building materials prevent microbial growth on façades but can leach into soil.
  • Understanding the ecotoxicological impact of these leached substances on soil ecosystems is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of façade eluates on soil microbial community composition and function.
  • To compare the impact of eluates from different leaching methods and with/without biocides.

Main Methods:

  • Façade eluates were generated using immersion testing (DIN EN 16105) and natural weathering.
  • Soil microcosms were treated with eluates and incubated for 29 days.
  • Active and total soil microbial communities were analyzed using gene sequencing (ITS and 16S rRNA) after bromodeoxyuridine labeling for active cells.

Main Results:

  • Façade eluates significantly reduced total bacterial and fungal gene copy numbers.
  • Active bacterial and fungal richness decreased, and community composition was altered compared to total communities.
  • Eluates from façades without biocides affected soil microbial communities as much as those with biocides.
  • Specific active microbial members were identified as benefiting from or being inhibited by eluate exposure.

Conclusions:

  • Façade eluates demonstrably alter soil microbial community structure and function.
  • The presence of biocides in building materials does not solely determine the ecotoxicological impact on soil microbes.
  • Leaching methodology also influences the effect, highlighting the complexity of biocide environmental fate.