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DOI 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2014.10.045
Title (Primary) Influences of environmental factors on bacterial extracellular polymeric substances production in porous media
Author Xia, L.; Zheng, X.; Shao, H. ORCID logo ; Xin, J.; Peng, T.
Source Titel Journal of Hydrology
Year 2014
Department ENVINF
Volume 519
Issue Part D
Page From 3153
Page To 3162
Language englisch
Keywords Bioclogging; Porous media; EPS; Saturated hydraulic conductivity
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Abstract Bioclogging of natural porous media occurs frequently under a wide range of conditions. It may influence the performance of permeable reactive barrier and constructed wetland. It is also one of the factors that determine the effect of artificial groundwater recharge and in situ bioremediation process. In this study, a series of percolation column experiments were conducted to simulate bioclogging process in porous media. The predominant bacteria in porous media which induced clogging were identified to be Methylobacterium, Janthinobacterium, Yersinia, Staphylococcus and Acidovorax, most of which had been shown to effectively produce viscous extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). The column in which EPS production was maximized also coincided with the largest reduction in saturated hydraulic conductivity of porous media. In addition, carbon concentration was the most significant factor to affect polysaccharide, protein and EPS secretion, followed by phosphorus concentration and temperature. The coupled effect of carbon and phosphorus concentration was also very important to stimulate polysaccharide and EPS production.
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Xia, L., Zheng, X., Shao, H., Xin, J., Peng, T. (2014):
Influences of environmental factors on bacterial extracellular polymeric substances production in porous media
J. Hydrol. 519 (Part D), 3153 - 3162 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2014.10.045