Publications by authors named "Jin-Chuang Ru"
Acute Toxicity of a Novel anti-fouling Material Additive DCOIT to Marine Chlorella sp.
Bull Environ Contam Toxicol
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- DCOIT, a key ingredient in SeaNine-211, serves as an eco-friendlier antifouling agent compared to traditional organotin compounds, aimed at preventing marine organism growth on ships.
- This study focused on the impact of DCOIT on Marine Chlorella sp. by evaluating its toxic effects using specific concentrations and measuring oxidative stress indicators.
- Results indicated that DCOIT had an IC50 of 2.522 mg/L, affecting photosynthesis-related genes by promoting low concentrations while inhibiting high concentrations, ultimately showing a significant impact on plant photosynthesis.
Chronic toxic effects of polystyrene micro-plastics, DCOIT and their combination on marine Chlorella sp.
Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- Polystyrene (PS) is a harmful polymer associated with cancer risks, while Sea-Nine 211 contains the biocide DCOIT, which poses additional threats to marine life.
- Research on marine Chlorella sp revealed that exposure to both DCOIT and PS, set at concentrations of 50 μg/L and 10 μg/L respectively, led to increased growth in certain exposure periods, especially in combinations with PS.
- Results indicated significant oxidative stress, damaged cell structures, and notable changes in gene expression related to photosynthesis in the algae exposed to both compounds.