Alkyl-chain length effects of imidazolium and pyridinium ionic liquids on photosynthetic response of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata.
The toxicities of imidazolium- and pyridinium-based ionic liquids with various alkyl-chain lengths were investigated on the photosynthetic activity of the alga Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata. Our results show that an imidazolium compound with four carbons in the alkyl chain was the least toxic salt, and should be preferred over pyridinium entity.
Pham
Thi Phuong Thuy
TP
Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Chonbuk 561-756, Republic of Korea.
Cho
Chul-Woong
CW
Min
Jiho
J
Yun
Yeoung-Sang
YS
D000460:Chlorophyta / Q000378:metabolism*; D007093:Imidazoles / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*; D052578:Ionic Liquids / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010788:Photosynthesis / Q000187:drug effects*; D011726:Pyridinium Compounds / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*
D007093:Imidazoles; D052578:Ionic Liquids; D011726:Pyridinium Compounds