Table 1.
Comparison of demetallation rates between chlorophyll a and b in microdroplets. The kinetic measurements were conducted in fused water:methanol (1:1, v/v) microdroplets containing 35 mM HCl and 40 μM chlorophylls under 5 kV spray condition
| Chlorophyll a | Chlorophyll b | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate constant in bulk solution (mM−2 s−1) | 0·048a | 0·0018b |
| Rate constant in microdroplets (mM−2 s−1) | 46 | 8·8 |
| Acceleration factor | 960 | 4900 |
a
Data taken from (Wilson & Konermann, 2003).
b
Data taken from (Gerola et al. 2011; Mazaki et al. 1992).