Alise Sieriņa
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Alise Sieriņa has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Buka Bērziņa
Lafivents Ltd., 1B K.Ulmana Ave., LV-1004 Riga, Latvia
1 shared publication - Gederts Ievinsh
Department of Ecology, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Latvia, 1 Jelgavas Str., LV-1004 Riga, Latvia
1 shared publication - Kristīne Ceļmalniece
Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment, BIOR, 3 Lejupes Str., LV-1076 Riga, Latvia
1 shared publication - Laura Žorža
Faculty of Biology, University of Latvia, 1 Jelgavas Str., LV-1004 Riga, Latvia
1 shared publication - Olga Muter
Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Latvia, 1 Jelgavas Str., LV-1004 Riga, Latvia
1 shared publication - Tūrs Selga
Faculty of Biology, University of Latvia, 1 Jelgavas Str., LV-1004 Riga, Latvia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 5 September 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Sustainability
- Vol. 15 (18) , 13303
Formaldehyde Removal by Expanded Clay Pellets and Biofilm in Hydroponics of a Green Wall System
Air pollution with formaldehyde (FA) has been an emerging concern over recent years. This study was aimed at evaluating the contribution of green wall system-derived expanded clay pellets (ECP) and biofilms to FA removal in liquid phase. The effects of four plant species on this process were compared. An inhibition of the fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis activity of biofilm-derived microorganisms was detected during the exposure to FA in both air and liquid phases, and this effect was plant-species-specific. Liquid chromatography with a UV detector was applied for the quantification of FA. The FA removal activity of ECP in the liquid phase was 76.5 mg ECP−1 after a 24 h incubation in the presence of 100 mg/L FA, while the removal activity of the biofilm differed depending on the plant species used, with the highest values detected in the set with Mentha aquatica, i.e., 59.2 mg ECP−1. The overall FA removal from the liquid phase during 24 h varied in the range from 63% to 82% with the initial FA concentration of 100 mg/L. Differences in biofilm formation upon ECP enrichment were detected by using confocal laser scanning microscopy. These results contribute to the understanding of air biofiltration mechanisms in hydroponic systems.
- 5 September 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Sustainability
- Vol. 15 (18) , 13303
Open AccessFormaldehyde Removal by Expanded Clay Pellets and Biofilm in Hydroponics of a Green Wall System
Air pollution with formaldehyde (FA) has been an emerging concern over recent years. This study was aimed at evaluating the contribution of green wall system-derived expanded clay pellets (ECP) and biofilms to FA removal in liquid phase. The effects of four plant species on this process were compared. An inhibition of the fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis activity of biofilm-derived microorganisms was detected during the exposure to FA in both air and liquid phases, and this effect was plant-species-specific. Liquid chromatography with a UV detector was applied for the quantification of FA. The FA removal activity of ECP in the liquid phase was 76.5 mg ECP−1 after a 24 h incubation in the presence of 100 mg/L FA, while the removal activity of the biofilm differed depending on the plant species used, with the highest values detected in the set with Mentha aquatica, i.e., 59.2 mg ECP−1. The overall FA removal from the liquid phase during 24 h varied in the range from 63% to 82% with the initial FA concentration of 100 mg/L. Differences in biofilm formation upon ECP enrichment were detected by using confocal laser scanning microscopy. These results contribute to the understanding of air biofiltration mechanisms in hydroponic systems.