Correlation of the Solubilizing Abilities of 1-Butyl-1-methylpiperidinium Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide and 1-Butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium Tetracyanoborate

Chromatographic retention data were measured for a wide range of organic solutes on 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium tetracyanoborate ([BMPyrr]⁺[B(CN)₄]^?) and 1-butyl-1-methyl-piperidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([BMPip]⁺[Tf₂N]^?) stationary phases at 323 K and 353 K. The measured retention factors were combined with published infinite dilution activity coefficient and gas-to-water partition coefficient data to yield gas-to-anhydrous ionic liquid (IL) and water-to-anhydrous IL partition coefficients. Both sets of partition coefficients were analyzed using the Abraham model. The derived Abraham model correlations describe the observed gas-to-IL (log₁₀ K) and water-to-IL (log₁₀ P) partition coefficient data to within average standard deviations of about 0.10 and 0.15 log₁₀ units, respectively.     

Phase equilibrium and macrolide antibiotics partitioning in real water samples using a two-phase system composed of the ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate and an aqueous solution of an inorganic salt

An ionic liquid-salt aqueous two-phase system (ILATPS) based on the hydrophilic ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([Bmim]BF₄) and inorganic salt was developed for direct separation and analysis of macrolide antibiotics coupled with molecular fluorescence spectrophotometry. Liquid–liquid equilibria of [Bmim]BF₄-salt aqueous two-phase systems were studied for different salts and temperatures. It was found that the salting-out ability of different salts may be related to the Gibbs energy of hydration of the ions, and the two-phase area was expanded with a decrease in temperature. The partition coefficients as well as extraction efficiencies of azithromycin and mydecamycin in [Bmim]BF₄-salt aqueous two-phase system were influenced by the types of salts, concentration of salt, and the extracting temperature. Under the optimum conditions, the average partition coefficient of azithromycin in [Bmim]BF₄-Na₂CO₃ ILATPS was 162, and that of mydecamycin in [Bmim]BF₄- NaH₂PO₄ ILATPS was 90.9. This method has been satisfactorily applied to the determination of azithromycin and mydecamycin in real water samples with detection limits of 0.059 µg mL^?1 and 0.019 µg mL^?1. This extraction method is a simple, non-toxic and effective sample pretreatment technique with promise also for the separation of other small biomolecules.     

Correlation of the Solubilizing Abilities of 1-Butyl-1-methyl-pyrrolidinium Tris(pentafluoroethyl)trifluorophosphate, 1-Butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium Triflate and 1-Methoxyethyl-1-methylmorpholinium Tris(pentafluoroethyl)trifluorophosphate

Chromatographic retention data were measured for a wide range of organic solutes on 1-butyl-1-methylpyrolidinium tris(pentafluoroethyl)trifluorophosphate ([BMPyrr]⁺[FAP]^?), 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium triflate, ([BMPyrr]⁺[Trif]^?), and 1-methoxyethyl-1-methylmorpholinium tris(pentafluoroethyl)trifluorophosphate, ([MeoeMMorp]⁺[FAP]^?), stationary phases at (323, 353 and 383) K. The measured retention factors were combined with published infinite dilution activity coefficient and gas-to-water partition coefficient data to yield gas-to-anhydrous ionic liquid (IL) and water-to-anhydrous IL partition coefficients. The three sets of partition coefficients were analyzed using the Abraham model. The derived Abraham model correlations describe the observed gas-to-IL (log₁₀ K) and water-to-IL (log₁₀ P) partition coefficient data to within average standard deviations of about 0.11 and 0.15 log₁₀ units, respectively.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium for the ternary systems {heptane + toluene + 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide} and {heptane + toluene + 1-methyl-3-propylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide} ionic liquids

The (liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) data for two systems containing heptane, toluene, and 1-methyl-3-propylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([mpim][Tf₂N]) or 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([amim][Tf₂N]) ionic liquids (ILs) were determined at T = 313.2 K and atmospheric pressure. The effect of a double bond in an alkyl side chain in the imidazolium cation was evaluated in terms of selectivity and extractive capacity. The results show a decrease of the amount of toluene and heptane dissolved in the IL with the allyl group. Thus, the distribution ratios of toluene and heptane of [mpim][Tf₂N] IL are higher than those of [amim][Tf₂N] IL. On the other hand, the separation factor of the [amim][Tf₂N] IL increases comparing to [mpim][Tf₂N] IL. The NRTL model was used to correlate satisfactorily the experimental LLE data for the two studied ternary systems.     

The Temperature Effect on the Transport Properties of 1-Alkyl-3-methylimidazolium Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide Ionic Liquids

The temperature dependences of specific and equivalent conductivities, viscosity, density, and crystallization temperature are determined for three 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide ([C _n MeIm] [Tf₂N], n = 2, 3, 4) ionic liquids saturated with water vapor at room temperature. It is established that in the area of positive temperatures, the relationship between viscosity and conductivity obeys the fractional Walden rule with exponents of 0.97, 0.92, and 0.92 for ionic liquids with ethyl-, propyl-, butylradicals, respectively. The temperature dependences of conductivity and viscosity are approximated using the Vogel–Fulcher–Tammann equation (R² > 0.999), and ideal glass transition temperatures T₀ are calculated for the investigated liquids. The obtained values of T₀ depend largely on the chosen range of temperatures. It is shown that [C₂MeIm][Tf₂N] occupies a separate position with regard to [C₃MeIm][Tf₂N] and [C₄MeIm][Tf₂N].     

Glycolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) using basic ionic liquids as catalysts

The glycolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) was studied using several ionic liquids and basic ionic liquids as catalysts. The basic ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydroxyl ([Bmim]OH), exhibits higher catalytic activity for the glycolysis of PET, compared with 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bicarbonate ([Bmim]HCO₃), 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([Bmim]Cl) and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ([Bmim]Br). FT-IR, ¹H NMR and DSC were used to confirm the main product of glycolysis was bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET) monomer. The influences of experimental parameters, such as the amount of catalyst, glycolysis time, reaction temperature, and dosages of ethylene glycol on the conversion of PET, yield of BHET were investigated. The results showed a strong influence of the mixture evolution of temperature and reaction time on depolymerization of PET. Under the optimum conditions of m(PET):m(EG): 1:10, dosage of [Bmim]OH at 0.1 g (5 wt%), reaction temperature 190 °C and time 2 h, the conversion of PET and the yield of BHET were 100% and 71.2% respectively. Balance between the polymerization of BHET and depolymerization of PET could be changed when the reaction time was more than 2 h and contents of catalyst and EG were changed.     

Pressure-Induced Solidification of 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate

We have used Raman spectroscopy to investigate the high-pressure phase behavior of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([bmim][BF₄]), a representative ionic liquid, at pressures up to ~7.5 GPa. We have also studied how increasing pressure leads to conformational changes in the [bmim]⁺ cation. We have found that liquid [bmim][BF₄] undergoes pressure-induced solidification (freezing) into a superpressed (metastable) state at 2.5 GPa; another structural change probably occurs at ~6 GPa. Remarkably, conformational changes in the [bmim]⁺ cation between trans and gauche conformers are concordant with the metastable structural changes of [bmim][BF₄]. As the pressure is increased from ambient, the fraction of gauche conformers increases, but the gauche fraction decreases above the solidification pressure (2.5 GPa), and slope of the gauche/trans ratio changes again above 6 GPa. We interpret these results in terms of the fragility of the ionic liquid.     

Physical and CO2-Absorption Properties of Imidazolium Ionic Liquids with Tetracyanoborate and Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide Anions

Ionic liquids with tetracyanoborate ([TCB]^?) and bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide ([Tf₂N]^?) anions generally have low viscosities and high CO₂ capacities, and thus they are attractive solvents for CO₂-related applications. Herein, we have investigated physical and CO₂-absorption properties of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetracyanoborate ionic liquid ([emim][TCB]) to discuss the anion effects of [TCB]^? in comparison with the previous results of [emim][Tf₂N]. The density, viscosity, electrical conductivity, and isobaric molar heat capacity were measured as a function of temperature at atmospheric pressure. [emim][TCB] has both lower density and isobaric molar heat capacity than [emim][Tf₂N]. [emim][TCB] shows superior transport properties (lower viscosity and higher electrical conductivity) compared to [emim][Tf₂N], whereas the Walden plots of molar conductivity against fluidity (reciprocal of viscosity) have smaller values in [emim][TCB] than in [emim][Tf₂N] at certain fluidities. The high-pressure CO₂ solubilities were also determined in [emim][TCB]. The mole fraction scaled solubility of CO₂ in [emim][TCB] is slightly larger than that in [emim][Tf₂N] at certain pressures and temperatures. The former ionic liquid shows much higher molarity scaled solubility of CO₂ than the latter because of the smaller molar volume. It is suggested that both anions have similar strength of intermolecular interaction with CO₂ and comparable changes in the solvent structure between neat and CO₂ solution, in view of the thermodynamic parameters of dissolution.     

Effect of Cyclohexane on the Phase Behavior of L64/1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate System

The triblock copolymer poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) (L64, PEO₁₃PPO₃₀PEO₁₃) in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([Bmim][BF₄]) can form lamellar liquid crystalline (L_α). The effect of apolar cyclohexane molecules on the L_α phase was investigated by using polarized optical microscopy (POM) and small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS). The results of POM and SAXS show that a suitable amount of cyclohexane can contribute to the formation of lamellar liquid crystals, and the ordering of L_α phase is increased. For comparison, the effect of polar water on L_α phase was explored. After adding water, both EO groups and [BF₄]^– anion can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, which weakens the electrostatic interactions between L64 and [Bmim][BF₄] and therefore the ordering of lamellar structures is destroyed.     

Anodic oxidation of silver in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ionic liquid

Electrochemical oxidation of silver in the 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ([BMIm]Br) ionic liquid is studied by cyclic voltammetry, chronopotentiometry, chronoammetry, and gravimetry. Two electrode processes irreversibly proceed on the silver electrode in the potential range studied: the formation of compound [BMIm]⁺[AgBr₂]^?, which is soluble in [BMIm]Br, and difficultly soluble AgBr.     

1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑六氟磷酸盐+水+醇体系的相行为

在298.15 K, 常压下研究了1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑六氟磷酸盐([bmim][PF₆])+水+甲醇、[bmim][PF₆]+水+乙醇、[bmim][PF₆]+水+2-丙醇、[bmim][PF₆]+水+1-丙醇三元体系的相行为. 结果表明, 对于含甲醇、乙醇和2-丙醇的体系, 醇在水+醇溶液中摩尔分数分别为0.55-1.00、0.40-0.75 和0.35-0.50 时, 醇的水溶液与[bmim][PF₆]可以互溶. 而水+1-丙醇体系没有此类现象. 这说明, 这类三元系的相行为不但取决于醇分子的大小, 而且取决于其结构.     

Solubility of CO2 in 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-methylimidazolium ionic liquids with different anions

The solubility of carbon dioxide in a series of 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-methylimidazolium ([hemim]⁺) based ionic liquids (ILs) with different anions, viz. hexafluorophosphate ([PF₆]^?), trifluoromethanesulfonate ([OTf]^?), and bis-(trifluoromethyl)sulfonylimide ([Tf₂N]^?) at temperatures ranging from 303.15 K to 353.15 K and pressures up to 1.3 MPa were determined. The solubility data were correlated using the Krichevsky–Kasarnovsky equation and Henry’s law constants were obtained at different temperatures. Using the solubility data, the partial molar thermodynamic functions of solution such as Gibbs free energy, enthalpy, and entropy were calculated. Comparison showed that the solubility of CO₂ in the ILs studied follows the same behaviour as the corresponding conventional 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium ([emim]⁺) based ILs with the same anions, i.e. [hemim][NTf₂] > [hemim][OTf] > [hemim][PF₆] > [hemim][BF₄].     

Extraction of trace acetylspiramycin in real aqueous environments using aqueous two-phase system of ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate and phosphate

The partitioning of acetylspiramycin was carried out in an aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) formed by a hydrophilic ionic liquid (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoraborate, [Bmim]BF₄) and NaH₂PO₄. This ATPS is a simple, non-toxic and effective sample pretreatment technique, which was developed for the simultaneous separation, enrichment and rapid analysis of acetylspiramycin coupled with molecular fluorescence spectrophotometry. Analysis of the liquid-liquid equilibrium of [Bmim]BF₄-salt ATPS demonstrated that the salting-out ability of different salts may be related to the Gibbs energy of hydration of the ions. The effects of types of salts, concentration of NaH₂PO₄, and temperature were analysed. Under optimum conditions, the average extraction efficiency and partition coefficient were 90.14% and 91.1, respectively. Thermodynamic functions provide some information about the molecular mechanism involved in acetylspiramycin transfer to the top phase, suggesting an important acetylspiramycin-[Bmim]BF₄ interaction. The method yielded a linear range in the concentration from 1.0 to 10.0 μg mL⁻¹ of acetylspiramycin, and the limit of detection was 0.02 μg mL⁻¹. This method could be successfully applied for the analysis of acetylspiramycin in lake water, river water and groundwater. The proposed extraction technique appears to be suitable as a first step for the separation of macrolide antibiotics from real aqueous environments.     

Probing Molecular Interactions in 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium Chloride-Water and 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol Mixtures Using Attenuated Total Reflection Infrared Spectroscopy

Molecular interactions of the ternary mixtures of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([C₄C₁im]Cl)-water-2,6-dimethoxyphenol (2,6-DMP, a phenolic monomer lignin model compound) were investigated in comparison with the [C₄C₁im]Cl-water binary systems through attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy. Results indicated that the microstructures of water and [C₄C₁im]Cl changed with varying mole fraction of [C₄C₁im]Cl (^xIL) from 0.01 to 1.0. This change was mainly attributed to the interactions of [C₄C₁im]Cl-water and the self-aggregation of [C₄C₁im]Cl through hydrogen bonding. The band shifts of C-H on imidazolium ring and the functional groups in 2,6-DMP indicated that the occurrence of intermolecular interactions by different mechanisms (i.e., hydrogen bonding or π-π stacking) resulted in 2,6-DMP dissolution. In the case of ^xIL=0.12, the slightly hydrogen-bonded water was fully destroyed and [C₄C₁im]Cl existed in the form of hydrated ion pairs. Interestingly, the maximum 2,6-DMP solubility (238.5 g/100 g) was achieved in this case. The interactions and microstructures of [C₄C₁im]Cl-water mixtures influenced the dissolution behavior of 2,6-DMP.     

氯化钽在离子液体1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑六氟磷酸盐中电化学行为

采用循环伏安法,研究了0.25 mol/L TaCl₅在离子液体1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑六氟磷酸盐([Bmim]PF₆)中的电化学行为。 实验结果表明,电沉积钽是受扩散控制、两步骤的不可逆电极反应过程,首先是Ta(Ⅴ)还原为Ta(Ⅲ),其次是Ta(Ⅲ)还原为金属钽和形成其它低价钽氯化物。 Ta(Ⅴ)/Ta(Ⅲ)和Ta(Ⅲ)/Ta在离子液体[Bmim]PF₆中的阴极传递系数分别为0.155和0.406。 Ta(Ⅴ)在离子液体[Bmim]PF₆中的扩散系数为1.629×10^-9 cm²/s。 在100 ℃和-1.25 V条件下,采用恒电势法在铂片上电沉积钽,扫描电子显微镜照片和EDS分析表明,沉积物为钽和钽的低价氯化物。     

Effect of ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide on the properties of poly(glycidyl methacrylate) based solid polymer electrolytes

A free standing polymer electrolytes films, containing poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA) as the polymer host, lithium perchlorate (LiClO₄), and ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl) imide [Bmim][TFSI] as a plasticizer was successfully prepared via the solution casting method. The XRD analysis revealed the amorphous nature of the electrolyte. ATR-FTIR and thermal studies confirmed the interaction and complexation between the polymer host and the ionic liquid. The maximum ionic conductivity of the solid polymer electrolyte was found at 2.56 × 10^–5 S cm^–1 by the addition of 60 wt % [Bmim][TFSI] at room temperature and increased up to 3.19 × 10^–4 S cm^–1 at 373 K, as well as exhibited a transition of temperature dependence of conductivity: Arrhenius-like behavior at low and high temperatures.     

Hydroesterification of ethylene oxide catalyzed by 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cobalt tetracarbonyl ionic liquid

In this paper, functional ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cobalt tetracarbonyl [Bmim][Co(CO)₄] is prepared in a metathesis reaction between [Bmim]Cl and KCo(CO)₄. The structure of [Bmim]⁺ is illustrated by ¹H NMR, while [Co(CO)₄]⁻ is confirmed by IR(ν_CO) spectrum. Methyl 3-hydroxypropionate(3-HPM), an intermediate to 1,3-propanediol (1,3-PDO), can be prepared in high yield by hydroesterification of ethylene oxide in the presence of a [Bmim][Co(CO)₄] catalyst. Under a pressure of 3.7 MPa and at a temperature of 75 °C, the yield of 3-HPM can reach 90.8% in 10 h. Even after the catalyst is recycled three times, a yield of more than 80% can be obtained. A possible reaction mechanism has also been proposed.     

吡咯烷酮酸性离子液体中硼酸酯的催化合成

研究了硼酸与频哪醇和环己醇在离子液体1-甲基-2-吡咯烷酮硫酸氢盐（[Hnmp]HSO4）、1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑四氟硼酸盐（[Bmim]BF4）及1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑六氟磷酸盐([Bmim]PF6)中生成2-环己氧基-4,4,5,5-四甲基-1,3,2-二氧硼烷的酯化反应。 考察了不同离子液体、反应温度、反应时间和离子液体与反应物物质的量比等对反应的影响。 结果表明,当n(硼酸)∶n(频哪醇)∶n(环己醇)∶n([Hnmp]HSO4)=1∶1∶1∶1,反应温度为70 ℃和反应时间为4 h时,硼酸酯的产率为72.5%,离子液体重复使用4次,催化活性无明显降低。     

Solvent Effect on the Enthalpy of Solution and Partial Molar Volume of the Ionic Liquid 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate

Enthalpies of solution and partial molar volumes of the ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate were determined in 15 solvents of different polarity. Very large differences of the enthalpies of solution (????_sol H _IL=38.9?kJ?mol^?1) and partial molar volumes (??V _IL=43 cm³?mol^?1) are nearly the same as observed for lithium perchlorate solutions. These results clearly indicate that the low values of the macroscopic polarity parameters of [bmim]BF₄ do not correspond with the large differences of the intermolecular interactions in IL solutions. The values of the partial molar volume of the cation, $V_{[\mathrm{bmim}]^{+}}$ , were estimated for the first time. The changes of the partial molar volumes, V _IL, reflect mainly the changes of anion volume, $V_{\mathrm{BF}_{4}^{-}}$ . The rate of the Diels?CAlder reaction of 9,10-dimethylanthracene with maleic anhydride in the [bmim]BF₄ medium was nearly the same as in common molecular solvents.     

Low-temperature heat capacities of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(oxalato)borate ionic liquids and the influence of anion structural characteristics on thermodynamic properties

Two chelated orthoborate ionic liquids (ILs), 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(oxalato)borate ([Bmim][BOB]) and 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(oxalato)borate ([Hmim][BOB]), were prepared and characterized. Their thermodynamic properties were studied using adiabatic calorimetry and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The thermodynamic properties of the two ILs were evaluated and compared with each other, and then with those of other [Bmim] type ILs. The results clearly indicate that for a given cation (or anion) and at a certain temperature, the more atoms in the anion (or cation), the higher the heat capacity; the higher glass-transition temperatures of [BOB] type ILs than others are mainly caused by the higher symmetry of the orthoborate anion structure. It is suggested that a high content of strong electronegative atoms and C(n) or C(nv) (n = 1,2,3,…,∞) point group symmetry in the anion are favorable for the design and synthesis of room temperature ILs with a wide liquid range.