scholarly journals Facilitated Transport of Propylene Through Composite Polymer-Ionic Liquid Membranes. Mass Transfer Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raúl Zarca ◽  
Alfredo Ortiz ◽  
Daniel Gorri ◽  
Inmaculada Ortiz

Abstract Separation of light gaseous olefins from paraffin’s of the refinery process off-gasses has been traditionally performed by cryogenic distillation, which is a highly capital and energy intensive operation. This handicap creates an incentive for the investigation of alternative olefin/paraffin separation technologies. In this regard, membrane technology supposes a potential solution for process intensification. Previous works of our research group reported the use of facilitated transport composite membranes integrating the use of PVDF-HFP polymer, BMImBF4 ionic liquid and AgBF4 silver salt. In this type of membranes, the silver cations react selectively and reversibly with the olefin, allowing the separation via mobile and fixed carrier mechanisms. Ionic liquids were selected as membrane additives because in addition to their negligible vapor pressure that avoids solvent losses by evaporation, they provide stability to the metallic cation dissolved inside, and modify the structure improving the facilitated transport. This technology offers a commercial attractive separation alternative thanks to their modular form of operation, high values of selectivity and permeability and low operational costs. In the present work, propane/propylene permeation experiments involving the use ionic liquids and different membrane compositions were performed. Moreover, basing on the transport and equilibrium parameters previously obtained, a mathematical model description of the system will be proposed fitting the remaining parameters and allowing the design and optimization of the propane/propylene separation process at industrial levels.

2015 ◽  
Vol 479 ◽  
pp. 77-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ho Seon Bang ◽  
Soonmin Jang ◽  
Yong Soo Kang ◽  
Jongok Won

2005 ◽  
Vol 889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Bennett ◽  
Barbar Akle ◽  
Donald Leo

ABSTRACTIonomeric polymer actuators based on Nafion membranes exhibit large bending motion (1%) under the application of small voltages (1-5 V). Actuation in these materials is believed to arise from the field-induced motion of mobile charges when a voltage is applied. In order for this charge motion to occur, the material must be swollen with a diluent, typically water. However, dehydration of the water limits the lifetime of these actuators in non-aqueous environments. Recently, highly stable ionic liquids have been demonstrated as viable diluents for these actuators. In the current paper, the physics of transduction in these ionic liquid-swollen Nafion membranes are investigated. Small-angle X-ray scattering reveals that the structure and properties of the ionic liquid have a strong influence on the morphology of the composites. Infrared spectroscopy is used to probe the ion associations within the films and shows that the ionic liquids are able to effectively mobilize the counterions of the Nafion membrane. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy is also used to investigate the composites and reveals that the mobility of the counterions increases as the content of ionic liquid within the membrane is increased. The results of these characterizations are compared to an experimental investigation of transduction in Nafion / ionic liquid composites to form an interpretation of the mechanisms of actuation. This comparison reveals that the counterions of the Nafion membrane are the primary charge carriers and that it is the motion of these mobile charges that gives rise to the actuation behavior of the films.


2013 ◽  
Vol 444 ◽  
pp. 164-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Fallanza ◽  
Alfredo Ortiz ◽  
Daniel Gorri ◽  
Inmaculada Ortiz

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 6422-6431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengdie Li ◽  
Xiangping Zhang ◽  
Shaojuan Zeng ◽  
Lu bai ◽  
Hongshuai Gao ◽  
...  

A series of composite membranes with high gas transport properties enhanced by IL and ZIF-8 have been developed. The influence of ionic liquid and ZIF-8 addition on gas separation performance were systematically investigated.


2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose A. Pomposo

Understanding the miscibility behavior of ionic liquid (IL) / monomer, IL / polymer and IL / nanoparticle mixtures is critical for the use of ILs as green solvents in polymerization processes, and to rationalize recent observations concerning the superior solubility of some proteins in ILs when compared to standard solvents. In this work, the most relevant results obtained in terms of a three-component Flory-Huggins theory concerning the “Extra Solvent Power, ESP” of ILs when compared to traditional non-ionic solvents for monomeric solutes (case I), linear polymers (case II) and globular nanoparticles (case III) are presented. Moreover, useful ESP maps are drawn for the first time for IL mixtures corresponding to case I, II and III. Finally, a potential pathway to improve the miscibility of non-ionic polymers in ILs is also proposed.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swati Arora ◽  
Julisa Rozon ◽  
Jennifer Laaser

<div>In this work, we investigate the dynamics of ion motion in “doubly-polymerized” ionic liquids (DPILs) in which both charged species of an ionic liquid are covalently linked to the same polymer chains. Broadband dielectric spectroscopy is used to characterize these materials over a broad frequency and temperature range, and their behavior is compared to that of conventional “singly-polymerized” ionic liquids (SPILs) in which only one of the charged species is attached to the polymer chains. Polymerization of the DPIL decreases the bulk ionic conductivity by four orders of magnitude relative to both SPILs. The timescales for local ionic rearrangement are similarly found to be approximately four orders of magnitude slower in the DPILs than in the SPILs, and the DPILs also have a lower static dielectric constant. These results suggest that copolymerization of the ionic monomers affects ion motion on both the bulk and the local scales, with ion pairs serving to form strong physical crosslinks between the polymer chains. This study provides quantitative insight into the energetics and timescales of ion motion that drive the phenomenon of “ion locking” currently under investigation for new classes of organic electronics.</div>


2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 550-555
Author(s):  
Dinesh K. Jangid ◽  
Keshav L. Ameta ◽  
Surbhi Dhadda ◽  
Anjali Guleria ◽  
Prakash G. Goswami ◽  
...  

Ionic Liquid assisted efficient synthesis of some 2-aminobenzenethiols has been reported using three different Ionic Liquids (ILs) namely methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate [MIM]+[BF4]−, methylimidazolium chloride [MIM]+[Cl]− and methylimidazolium nitrate [MIM]+[NO3]−. A comparative study has been carried out for the synthesis of target molecules in the presence and absence of IL, leading to conclusion that maximum yield has been observed with [MIM]+[BF4]−.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 652-659
Author(s):  
Asiye A. Avan ◽  
Hayati Filik

Background: An Ionic Liquid-based based Dispersive Liquid-Liquid Microextraction (IL-DLLME) method was not applied to preconcentration and determination of bilirubin. Ionic Liquids (ILs) are new chemical compounds. In recent years, Ionic Liquids (ILs) have been employed as alternative solvents to toxic organic solvents. Due to these perfect properties, ILs have already been applied in many analytical extraction processes, presenting high extraction yield and selectivity for analytes. Methods: In this study, IL-DLLME was applied to biological samples (urine and serum) for the spectrophotometric detection of bilirubin. For bilirubin analysis, the full-color development was based on the reaction with periodate in the presence of hydrochloric acid. The high affinity of bilirubin for the ionic liquid phase gave extraction percentages above 98% in 0.3 M HCl solution. Results: Several IL-extraction parameters were optimized and room temperature ionic liquid 1-butyl- 1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide and ethanol were used as extraction and disperser solution. The linear range was found in the range of 0.5-6.0 μM (0.3-3.5 μg mL-1) and the limits of detection of the proposed method was 0.5 μM (0.3 μg mL-1). The proposed method was applied for the preconcentration and separation of trace bilirubin in real urine samples. Also, the recoveries for bilirubin in spiked biological samples (urine and serum) were found to be acceptable, between 95-102%. Conclusion: The proposed IL-DLLMEapproach was employed for the enrichment and determination of trace levels of bilirubin in urine samples using NaIO4 as an oxidizing agent and Uv-vis spectrophotometric detection. The periodate oxidation of bilirubin is rapid, effective, selective, and simple to perform. The method contains only HCl, NaOI4, and an anionic surfactant. The method may be useful for economizing in the consumption of reagents in bilirubin determining. The IL-DLLMEmethod ensures a high yield and has a low toxicity no skin sensitization, no mutagenicity and no ecotoxicity in an aquatic environment since only very low quantities of an IL is required. For full-color formation, no any extra auxiliary reagents are required. Besides, the IL-DLLME technique uses a low-cost instrument such as Uv-vis which is present in most of the medical laboratories.


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