Effect of Benzalkonium Chloride on Chlorophyll Fluorescence and Growth of Freshwater Phytoplankton Species
Title
Effect of Benzalkonium Chloride on Chlorophyll Fluorescence and Growth of Freshwater Phytoplankton Species
Description
Benzalkonium Chloride (BAC) is a major
compound used as a preservative in disinfectants,
antimicrobials, and surfactants. BAC regularly
enters the environment through wastewater and
has been proven to be toxic to bacteria,
crustaceans, fish, and invertebrate due to its
biocide properties (Lavorgna et al., 2015).
Moreover, low concentrations of BAC are used as
an algicide to control algal growth in freshwater
aquaculture and agriculture ponds, thus has
negative effects on the growth of phytoplankton
and other algae (Lee et al., 1994). BACs are not
regulated yet since the EPA states that there is
insufficient data in the literature (Pereira and
Tagkopoulos, 2019). BAC has become a more
significant threat to aquatic ecosystems since the
first Corona outbreak in March 2020, due to a
significant increase in the use of hand sanitizer
and disinfectants (Mahmood et al., 2020).
compound used as a preservative in disinfectants,
antimicrobials, and surfactants. BAC regularly
enters the environment through wastewater and
has been proven to be toxic to bacteria,
crustaceans, fish, and invertebrate due to its
biocide properties (Lavorgna et al., 2015).
Moreover, low concentrations of BAC are used as
an algicide to control algal growth in freshwater
aquaculture and agriculture ponds, thus has
negative effects on the growth of phytoplankton
and other algae (Lee et al., 1994). BACs are not
regulated yet since the EPA states that there is
insufficient data in the literature (Pereira and
Tagkopoulos, 2019). BAC has become a more
significant threat to aquatic ecosystems since the
first Corona outbreak in March 2020, due to a
significant increase in the use of hand sanitizer
and disinfectants (Mahmood et al., 2020).
Creator
van Ommeren, Kiki S.
Wilson, Jordan K.
and
Smalley, Gabriela W.
Wilson, Jordan K.
and
Smalley, Gabriela W.
Publisher
Department of Earth and Chemical Sciences, Rider University
Date
Format
Poster
Language
English
Files
Citation
van Ommeren, Kiki S.
Wilson, Jordan K.
and
Smalley, Gabriela W. , “Effect of Benzalkonium Chloride on Chlorophyll Fluorescence and Growth of Freshwater Phytoplankton Species,” Rider Student Research, accessed September 25, 2023, https://riderstudents.omeka.net/items/show/94.