Pyocyanin extraction - the comparison of typical organic solvents and ionic liquids

Pyocyanin is a pigment produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa that recently gained importance as a valuable chemical. Most often, the method for its extraction is based on the use of chloroform, a recognized hazardous substance. Therefore, an efficient and more environment-friendly method is vital for further use. In this work, we compared different organic...