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Superbase-derived protic ionic liquid extractants for metal ion separation ...

by Jason R Bell, Sheng Dai, Huimin Luo
Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
Separation and Purification Technology
Publication Date
Page Numbers
147 to 150
Volume
130

Solvent extraction of La3+ and Ba2+ by an ionic liquid extractant in an imidazolium-based ionic liquid diluent was investigated. Seven protic ionic liquid extractants were examined and these protic ILs are based on five organic superbases and either 6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octadione (Hfod) or 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoroacetylacetone (Hhfac) β-diketones as anion. For fod-based extractants, the extraction efficiencies and separation factors were found to be concentration dependent. The effects of aqueous phase acidity, extractant structure, and extractant concentration on separation properties of La3+ and Ba2+ are discussed in this paper.