To evaluate the removal of potassium cyanide (KCN) and its toxicity in algae, an initial comprehensive analysis was performed with Chlorella vulgaris. The algae showed potential removal capability for KCN, with the maximal removal rate of 61%. Moreover, effects of KCN on growth, cellular morphology and antioxidant defense system of C. vulgaris were evaluated. Cell number and chlorophyll a content decreased in most cases, with the maximal inhibition rates of 48% and 99%, respectively. The 100 mg L- 1 KCN seriously damaged the algal cell membrane. Additionally, activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) was promoted by KCN exposure among 0.1-50 mg L- 1 and inhibited by 100 mg L- 1 KCN, while the malondialdehyde (MDA) content gradually decreased in C. vulgaris with increasing exposure concentration compared to the control. The present study reveals that C. vulgaris is useful in bio-treatment of cyanide-contaminated aquatic ecosystem, except in high concentrations which would cause overwhelming effects.
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CSIR, Nat Resources & Environm Div, ZA-7599 Stellenbosch, South AfricaCSIR, Nat Resources & Environm Div, ZA-7599 Stellenbosch, South Africa
Ndlela, Luyanda L.
Schroeder, Peter
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Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen German Res Ctr Environm, Unit Environm Simulat, D-85764 Neuherberg, GermanyCSIR, Nat Resources & Environm Div, ZA-7599 Stellenbosch, South Africa
Schroeder, Peter
Genthe, Bettina
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CSIR, Nat Resources & Environm Div, ZA-7599 Stellenbosch, South AfricaCSIR, Nat Resources & Environm Div, ZA-7599 Stellenbosch, South Africa
Genthe, Bettina
Cruzeiro, Catarina
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Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen German Res Ctr Environm, Unit Environm Simulat, D-85764 Neuherberg, GermanyCSIR, Nat Resources & Environm Div, ZA-7599 Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Yantai Univ, Sch Environm & Mat Engn, Yantai 264005, Peoples R ChinaYantai Univ, Sch Environm & Mat Engn, Yantai 264005, Peoples R China
Chang, Xianbo
He, Yuanyuan
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Yantai Univ, Sch Environm & Mat Engn, Yantai 264005, Peoples R ChinaYantai Univ, Sch Environm & Mat Engn, Yantai 264005, Peoples R China
He, Yuanyuan
Song, Lehui
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Chinese Acad Sci, Yantai Inst Coastal Zone Res, CAS Key Lab Coastal Environm Proc & Ecol Remediat, Yantai 264003, Peoples R China
Shandong Key Lab Coastal Environm Proc, Yantai 264003, Peoples R ChinaYantai Univ, Sch Environm & Mat Engn, Yantai 264005, Peoples R China
Song, Lehui
Ding, Jing
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Yantai Univ, Sch Environm & Mat Engn, Yantai 264005, Peoples R ChinaYantai Univ, Sch Environm & Mat Engn, Yantai 264005, Peoples R China
Ding, Jing
Ren, Suyu
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Yantai Univ, Sch Environm & Mat Engn, Yantai 264005, Peoples R ChinaYantai Univ, Sch Environm & Mat Engn, Yantai 264005, Peoples R China
Ren, Suyu
Lv, Min
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Chinese Acad Sci, Yantai Inst Coastal Zone Res, CAS Key Lab Coastal Environm Proc & Ecol Remediat, Yantai 264003, Peoples R China
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Lv, Min
Chen, Lingxin
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Chinese Acad Sci, Yantai Inst Coastal Zone Res, CAS Key Lab Coastal Environm Proc & Ecol Remediat, Yantai 264003, Peoples R China
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Minist Agr, Agroenvironm Protect Inst, Tianjin 300191, Peoples R ChinaWeifang Univ, Coll Chem & Chem & Environm Engn, Weifang 26061, Peoples R China
Yang, Fengxia
Cai, Zhang
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Penn State Univ, Coll Earth & Mineral Sci, University Pk, PA 16802 USAWeifang Univ, Coll Chem & Chem & Environm Engn, Weifang 26061, Peoples R China
Cai, Zhang
Li, Dan
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Weifang Univ, Coll Chem & Chem & Environm Engn, Weifang 26061, Peoples R ChinaWeifang Univ, Coll Chem & Chem & Environm Engn, Weifang 26061, Peoples R China
Li, Dan
Geng, Qijin
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Weifang Univ, Coll Chem & Chem & Environm Engn, Weifang 26061, Peoples R ChinaWeifang Univ, Coll Chem & Chem & Environm Engn, Weifang 26061, Peoples R China
Geng, Qijin
Feng, Yimin
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Weifang Univ, Coll Chem & Chem & Environm Engn, Weifang 26061, Peoples R ChinaWeifang Univ, Coll Chem & Chem & Environm Engn, Weifang 26061, Peoples R China
Feng, Yimin
Wang, Huiqin
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Weifang Univ, Coll Chem & Chem & Environm Engn, Weifang 26061, Peoples R ChinaWeifang Univ, Coll Chem & Chem & Environm Engn, Weifang 26061, Peoples R China