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ArticleMicrobial cell factories2025

Studies on the treatment of anaerobically digested sludge by white-rot fungi: evaluation of the effect of Phanerochaete chrysosporium and Trametes versicolor.

Xuefeng Zhu, Shicai Cheng, Zexian Fang, Guangyin Zhen, Xueqin Lu, Hongbo Liu, Jing Qi, Zhen Zhou, Xuedong Zhang, Zhichao Wu

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Xuefeng ZhuSchool of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, PR China. xfzhu@usst.edu.cn.
Shicai ChengSchool of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, PR China.
Zexian FangSchool of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, PR China.
Guangyin ZhenShanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, PR China.
Xueqin LuShanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, PR China.
Hongbo LiuSchool of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, PR China. Liuhb@usst.edu.cn.
Jing QiSchool of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, PR China.
Zhen ZhouCollege of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, PR China.
Xuedong ZhangDepartment of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, PR China. xuedong.zhang@jiangnan.edu.cn.
Zhichao WuState Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, PR China.

Funding

Professor of Special Appointment (Eastern Scholar) at Shanghai Institutions of Higher Learning No. TP2017041the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Biotransformation of Organic Solid Waste SERC 2020A02, and SERC 2020B02The National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 51908217, 21876106 and 51808226the Science & Technology Innovation Action Plan of Shanghai under the Belt and Road Initiative No. 20230742100the Shanghai Yangfan Program No. 19YF1414000
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe composition of anaerobically digested sludge is inherently complex, enriched with structurally complex organic compounds and nitrogenous constituents, which are refractory to biodegradation. These characteristics limit the subsequent rational utilization of resources from anaerobically digested sludge. White-rot fungi (WRF) have garnered significant research interest due to their exceptional capacity to degrade complex and recalcitrant organic pollutants. However, the exploration of WRF in the context of sludge treatment remains an under-investigated area within the scientific community. The present investigation explores the application of WRF in the treatment of anaerobically digested sludge, offering a novel approach for the valorization of sludge resources.

resultsIn this study, WRF enzymes, manganese peroxidase (MnP) and lignin peroxidase (LiP), exhibited sustained high activities of approximately 102 U/L and 26 U/L, respectively, within the anaerobically digested sludge under a controlled pH of 5.5 within the growth system. These conditions were found to significantly enhance the treatment efficacy of the anaerobic sludge. The removal of soluble chemical oxygen demand (COD) and Total COD by Trametes versicolor powder was better than that of Phanerochaete chrysosporium powder. The treatment of sludge samples with WRF, specifically Phanerochaete chrysosporium powder, resulted in a significant reduction of ultraviolet radiation (UV

conclusionIn conclusion, this research furnishes a robust scientific foundation for the utilization of WRF in the treatment of anaerobic digestion sludge. It elucidates the fungi's capacity to ameliorate the physicochemical attributes and microbial community composition within the sludge. Furthermore, the study offers a certain reference for the subsequent use of WRF in the treatment of other types of sludge.

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PhanerochaetePolyporaceaeSewageAnaerobiosisBiodegradation, EnvironmentalBiological Oxygen Demand AnalysisPeroxidaseslignin peroxidasemanganese peroxidasePeroxidasesSewageAnaerobically digested sludgeEnzyme activityOrganicsWhite-rot fungi

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PMCPMC11740689

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