Simultaneous removal of nitrate and hydrogen sulfide by autotrophic denitrification in nitrate-contaminated water treatment

Environmental Technology
Yongjie LiuMiao Li

Abstract

Nitrate contamination is a risk to human health and may cause eutrophication, whereas H2S is an undesirable constituent in biogas. In order to better understand denitrification using gaseous H2S as electron donor, this study investigated denitrification at different molar ratios of sulfur and nitrogen (S/N ratios) and H2S dosages. Although nitrate continued to decrease, a lag in sulfate generation was observed, implying the generation of sulfide oxidizing intermediates, which accumulated even though nitrate was in excess at lower S/N ratios of 0.19 and 0.38. More addition of H2S could result in a longer lag of sulfate generation. Before depletion of dissolved sulfide, denitrification could proceed with little nitrite accumulation. High throughout sequencing analysis identified two major genera, Thiobacillus and Sulfurimonas, that were responsible for autotrophic denitrification. The simultaneous removal of nitrate and H2S using a wide range of concentrations could be achieved.

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Mar 30, 2021·Environmental Technology·S O DecruE I P Volcke

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PRJNA354692

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PCR

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UPARSE

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