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Comparative Analysis of Japanese Soils: Exploring Power Generation Capability in Relation to Bacterial Communities

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  • Zihan Yue

    (Graduate School of Bio-Applications and System Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 2-24-16 Naka-cho, Koganei 184-8558, Tokyo, Japan)

  • Kun Yuan

    (Institute of Global Innovation Research, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-8-1 Harumi-cho, Fuchu 183-8538, Tokyo, Japan)

  • Mayuko Seki

    (Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Kyoto Prefectural University, 1-5 Hangi-cho, Simogamo, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8522, Japan)

  • Shin-Ichiro Agake

    (Institute of Global Innovation Research, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-8-1 Harumi-cho, Fuchu 183-8538, Tokyo, Japan)

  • Keisuke Matsumura

    (Institute of Global Innovation Research, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-8-1 Harumi-cho, Fuchu 183-8538, Tokyo, Japan)

  • Naohisa Okita

    (Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 2-24-16 Naka-cho, Koganei 184-8558, Tokyo, Japan)

  • Wako Naoi

    (Division of Art and Innovative Technologies, K and W Inc., 1-3-16-901 Higashi, Kunitachi 186-0002, Tokyo, Japan)

  • Katsuhiko Naoi

    (Advanced Capacitor Research Center, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 2-24-16 Naka-cho, Koganei 184-8558, Tokyo, Japan)

  • Koki Toyota

    (Graduate School of Bio-Applications and System Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 2-24-16 Naka-cho, Koganei 184-8558, Tokyo, Japan)

  • Haruo Tanaka

    (Institute of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu 183-8509, Tokyo, Japan)

  • Soh Sugihara

    (Institute of Global Innovation Research, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-8-1 Harumi-cho, Fuchu 183-8538, Tokyo, Japan
    Institute of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu 183-8509, Tokyo, Japan)

  • Michiko Yasuda

    (Institute of Global Innovation Research, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-8-1 Harumi-cho, Fuchu 183-8538, Tokyo, Japan)

  • Naoko Ohkama-Ohtsu

    (Institute of Global Innovation Research, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-8-1 Harumi-cho, Fuchu 183-8538, Tokyo, Japan
    Institute of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu 183-8509, Tokyo, Japan)

Abstract

This study explores the complex relationship between soil electricity generating capacity, bacterial community dynamics, and soil chemical and physical properties across diverse regions of Japan. First, soil samples were systematically collected and analyzed. Subsequent investigations evaluated soil microbial biomass carbon, dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and total dissolvable iron (DFe T ) concentrations. In the experiments, soil samples underwent a rigorous 60-day microbial fuel cell trial, wherein power density and total energy output were measured. Significant variations in power density were observed among different soil samples; specifically, a sugarcane field designated as Okinawa-3 and a peach orchard soil as Nagano-2 demonstrated relatively high total energy output. Analysis of soil bacterial community structures identified some families which showed positive correlations with increased electricity generation capabilities. Correlation analyses revealed associations between these bacterial communities and key soil parameters, particularly with DOC and DFe T concentrations. Redundancy analysis revealed intricate connections between soil properties and electricity generation capacities. Particularly noteworthy was the positive correlation between Acidobacteriaceae and DOC, as well that between Sphingomonadaceae and electricity generation, highlighting the crucial roles of soil microbial communities and chemical compositions in driving electricity generation processes.

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  • Zihan Yue & Kun Yuan & Mayuko Seki & Shin-Ichiro Agake & Keisuke Matsumura & Naohisa Okita & Wako Naoi & Katsuhiko Naoi & Koki Toyota & Haruo Tanaka & Soh Sugihara & Michiko Yasuda & Naoko Ohkama-Ohts, 2024. "Comparative Analysis of Japanese Soils: Exploring Power Generation Capability in Relation to Bacterial Communities," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(11), pages 1-16, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:11:p:4625-:d:1404822
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