27 February 2009Non-lethal doses of ionic liquids can have a significant effect on aquatic ecosystems, claim US scientists. Ionic liquids are green alternatives to the volatile organic solvents that are released into the environment as a result of agriculture and manufacturing. But their solubility in water means that they can contaminate aquatic environments. Knowledge of their toxicity in these environments is limited, but even less is known about their non-lethal effects on aquatic organisms.
0 responses to "Ionic liquids put zebra mussels off their food"