Development of a novel mathematical model using a group contribution method for prediction of ionic liquid toxicities

M. Ismail Hossain, Brahim Belhaouari Samir, Mohanad El-Harbawi, Asiah Nusaibah Masri, M. I. Abdul Mutalib, Glenn Hefter, Chun Yang Yin*

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Abstract

A new mathematical model has been developed that expresses the toxicities (EC50 values) of a wide variety of ionic liquids (ILs) towards the freshwater flea Daphnia magna by means of a quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR). The data were analyzed using summed contributions from the cations, their alkyl substituents and anions. The model employed multiple linear regression analysis with polynomial model using the MATLAB software. The model predicted IL toxicities with R2=0.974 and standard error of estimate of 0.028. This model affords a practical, cost-effective and convenient alternative to experimental ecotoxicological assessment of many ILs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)990-994
Number of pages5
JournalChemosphere
Volume85
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Daphnia magna
  • Ecotoxicity
  • Group contribution method
  • Ionic liquids
  • MATLAB
  • QSAR

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