Catalytic activity of laccases in aqueous solutions of ionic liquids

Stepan Shipovskov, H. Q.Nimal Gunaratne, Kenneth R. Seddon, Gill Stephens*

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Abstract

The ionic liquids, [bmim]Br and [bmim][N(CN)2] (where [bmim] = 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium), stimulated laccase-catalysed oxidation of catechol when provided at concentrations between 10–20% and 50–60% (v/v) in water, respectively. However, activity was inhibited at higher and lower concentrations. [bmim][BF4] was inhibitory at all concentrations tested, but residual activity was still retained in [bmim][BF4] with ≤ 20% water.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)806-881
Number of pages76
JournalGreen Chemistry
Volume10
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01 Jul 2008

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Pollution

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