| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228240 | Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) commonly cause significant damage to aquatic systems due to toxin production and depletion of oxygen. In this study, the low molecular weight water-soluble chitosan (LMWSC) was investigated as a new algicidal compound by first investigating the potential of LMWSC in selective combating HABs. The LMWSCs disrupted algal cell and chloroplast membranes within 1 h against HABs, leading to efflux of the intracellular components. For co-cultivation of harmful and harmless algal, LMWSC selectively kill the harmful algal. Based on these results, LMWSC is a promising novel material for harmful algal bloom control.
Graphical abstractChain forms and morphological changes in C. polykrikoides with chitosans. After addition of chitosans (0.4 mg/mL) to C. polykrikoides suspension, the plate was incubated for 6 h. (a) Control; (b) LMWISC; (c) LMWSC-1; (d) LMWSC-2; (e) LMWSC-3; (f) LMWSC-4.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
