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A dataset representing the impact of cyanide on the fatty acid profile of Scenedesmus obliquus.

ABSTRACT: The data presented represents the biodetoxification of free cyanide (CN^-) by Scenedesmus obliquusand the subsequent fatty acid profile of the tested algal specie. This algal organism can use cyanide as a source of carbon and/or nitrogen for its growth. The organism was able to degrade 100 and 150 mg CN^-/L to 3.7 and 12.4 mg CN^-/L respectively, after 192 h. The main fatty acids which were detected were fatty acids with C₁₆-C₁₈ and were observed to be 97.7% and 99.55% from cultures with 100 and 150 mg CN^-/L respectively. High CN^- concentrations proved to be favourable for the accumulation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (≥75%), thus demonstrating the biofuel production capacity of microalgal species in bioremediation of hazardous substances.

SUBMITTER: Mekuto L

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6463215 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

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A dataset representing the impact of cyanide on the fatty acid profile of Scenedesmus obliquus.

Mekuto Lukhanyo L Musingadi Dakalo D

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The data presented represents the biodetoxification of free cyanide (CN-) by Scenedesmus obliquusand the subsequent fatty acid profile of the tested algal specie. This algal organism can use cyanide as a source of carbon and/or nitrogen for its growth. The organism was able to degrade 100 and 150 mg CN-/L to 3.7 and 12.4 mg CN-/L respectively, after 192 h. The main fatty acids which were detected were fatty acids with C16-C18 and were ...[more]

PMID: 31011607

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