A new strategy for supercritical fluid extraction of copper ions

Complexation combined with supercritical fluid extraction was used to extract Cu²⁺. The effects of pressure, temperature, and total volume of CO₂ on the efficiency of extraction were systematically investigated. The extraction recovery was low (57.32%) only by pure supercritical CO₂. Addition of a suitable amount of methanol (v/v=5%) to supercritical CO₂ could enhance the extraction of Cu²⁺ (72.69%, relative standard deviation (R.S.D.)=2.12%, n=3), and the recovery increased largely (90.52%, R.S.D.=2.20%, n=3) in the presence of nonionic surfactant Triton X-100. Reverse micelle formation is presented as a new strategy of improving the extraction of metal ions with supercritical CO₂ in this paper.     

Capacity ratios and diffusion coefficients of low-volatile organic compounds in supercritical carbon dioxide from supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC)

Capacity ratios k have been determined for phenyl myristate, phenyl palmitate and phenyl stearate from supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) at 35 to 56°C and 85 to 190 bar using supercritical CO₂ as mobile phase and Perisorb A and Perisorb RP8 as stationary phases. For the esters used a rise in pressure from 90 to 190 bar produces a drop of k by about two orders of magnitude giving evidence of the rapidly increasing solvent power of supercritical CO₂ with increasing density. At a constant CO₂ density, k decreases with increasing temperature. The separation of the esters was found to be the better the lower the pressure was.

An apparatus for the chromatographic determination of binary diffusion coefficients in supercritical gases is described. D₁₂ values for some organic compounds in carbon dioxide at 40°C and in the pressure range from 80 to 160 bar are presented. With an improved electronic flow regulator an overall precision of the D₁₂ values of ±3% is obtained.     

Laser-induced oxidation reactions in supercritical ethane---O2 mixtures

The laser-induced oxidation of ethane by O₂ at 318 K was investigated with varying the pressure between 12–91 atm. The reaction condition was regarded as the supercritical phase above 50–60 atm, depending on the O₂ fraction. Ethanol, acetaldehyde, and CO₂ were mainly produced at any reaction conditions, together with small amounts of C₁ compounds and formic esters. The kinetic discussion for the time dependence indicated that the consecutive photolysis of primary products takes place during the subsequent laser irradiation period. The branching ratio to CO₂ formation in the primary process in the supercritical phase is much smaller than that in the gas phase, and the selectivities for ethanol and acetaldehyde show a discontinuous change near the critical point. These facts show that the supercritical phase affects this complex radical reaction system. The primary photoabsorption process is also discussed.     

Computer simulation of the supercritical carbon dioxide fluid (II) internal energy and structure of carbon dioxide system containing one benzene molecule

Using potential models based on ab initio quantum chemical calculations, we study a supercritical CO₂ fluid containing one benzene molecule using Monte Carlo simulations. First, molecular average internal energy is calculated for the whole system and for the first solvation shell of the benzene molecule. This analysis shows that the CO₂ molecules in the first solvation shell have a large energetic stabilization owing to the shape of the solute. In addition to the stabilization, the solute-solvent interactions in the first solvation shell show large fluctuations for both the in-plane and out-of-plane parts. Secondly, an orientational distribution function is defined to investigate the CO₂ fluid structure. This function indicates that the CO₂---CO₂ intermolecular configuration has a large dependence on the temperature of the system for both the whole system, and for the first solvation shell of the solute. Moreover, the benzene molecule is confirmed to control the mutual arrangement between neighboring CO₂ molecules.     

Determination of sunscreen agents in cosmetic products by supercritical fluid extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography

A rapid supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) procedure for the isolation of five of the most common sunscreen agents (2-ethylhexyl-p-dimethylaminobenzoate, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, 2-ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor and 4-tert.-butyl-4′-methoxydibenzoylmethane) from cosmetic products is described. Investigation of the factors affecting the extraction efficiency in SFE indicated that sunscreen recoveries were affected mainly by the supercritical CO₂ pressure and by the trapping method. The sunscreens were analyzed by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography after a 10-min extraction of the cosmetic product with CO₂ at 250 bar and 40°C, using sequential glass surface and C₁₈ sorbent as collection system. A quantitative comparison of SFE with a liquid extraction procedure was performed on commercial cosmetics. The SFE method yielded recoveries higher than 94.8% compared with conventional liquid extraction and exhibited a precision better than 5.3% relative standard deviation. Moreover, SFE minimized sample handling, reduced the consumption of harmful solvents and afforded a more effective purification of the cosmetic matrices.     

Analysis to obtain precise density fluctuation of supercritical fluids by small-angle X-ray scattering

A procedure of analysis for small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) data has been established to obtain density fluctuation of supercritical fluids near the critical point. It is indispensable for the certain analysis to utilize both of high-quality SAXS data measured under stable thermodynamic condition and accurate P–ρ–T data in supercritical region. As a standard example, SAXS measurements have been performed for supercritical CO₂, which is a suitable sample satisfying the condition for both experiment and analysis. The measurements were carried out along four isothermal conditions at reduced temperature of T_r = T/T_c = 1.020, 1.022, 1.043 and 1.064. Comparing the experimental density fluctuation with calculated one from the most reliable equation of state, the differences are within 8% at most.     

Construction of on-line supercritical fluid extraction with reverse phase liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry for the determination of capsaicin

A column-switching system, composed of supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and reverse phase liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (RPLC/MS) was constructed for on-line extraction and reverse-phase separation of capsaicinoids in capsicum fruits.     

Resolution studies on counter-current chromatography using supercritical fluid carbon dioxide

Counter-current chromatography (CCC) is a form of liquid–liquid partition chromatography. It requires two immiscible solvent phases; the stationary phase is retained in the separation column, generally by centrifugal force, while the mobile phase is eluted. We recently replaced the mobile phase with supercritical fluid carbon dioxide (SF CO₂). Since the solvent strength of SF CO₂ can be varied by changing the temperature and pressure of the system, separation adjustments are thus more versatile. We investigated the pressure and temperature effects on resolution using water and low-carbon alcohol mixtures as the stationary phases. It was demonstrated that these special properties of SF CO₂ were indeed beneficial to the optimization of separations. In addition, the phase retention ratio was examined in terms of separation resolution. The results appeared very similar to those obtained from conventional traditional CCC. This study should be helpful for the future development of SF applications in CCC.     

Hydroformylation of propylene in supercritical CO2 + H2O and supercritical propylene + H2O

Hydroformylation of propylene has been carried out in supercritical CO₂ + H₂O and in supercritical propylene + H₂O mixtures using Rh(acac)(CO)₂ and triphenylphosphine trisulfonate trisodium salt (TPPTS), P(m-C₆H₄SO₃Na)₃, as catalyst. Visual observation of the reaction mixtures indicates that in both systems a single phase is present at supercritical temperatures and pressures so that the reaction occurs under homogeneous conditions. After reaction is complete, a biphasic system is formed when the pressure and temperature are reduced to ambient. This facilitates separation of the products in the organic phase and the rhodium catalyst in the aqueous phase. The rhodium concentration in the organic phase was found to be negligible (1.0 × 10⁻⁶ mg/ml). Furthermore, compared with traditional hydroformylation technology, the supercritical reactions also show better activity and selectivity.     

超临界水中甲酸降解过程实验研究

在550℃~650℃,24 MPa~30 MPa,反应停留16 s~46 s的条件下,对初始浓度0.05 mol/L~0.70 mol/L的甲酸溶液在超临界水中的降解过程进行实验研究。结果表明,甲酸降解的气体产物为H2、CO2和CO,其中H2、CO2为主要产物。高温有利于甲酸降解和H2生成。温度较高(600℃)时,压力变化对甲酸降解无明显影响。在一定范围内延长反应时间可提高气体产物中H2的体积分数和碳气化率。甲酸初始浓度对甲酸降解机理有重要影响,浓度较低(0.1 mol/L)时,甲酸降解主要包含脱羧反应和脱羰反应两条反应路径,其中脱羧反应为主反应路径;浓度较高时则有许多副反应发生。碱性添加剂不利于甲酸降解生成H2。     

Supercritical fluid extraction and gas chromatography analysis of arsenic species from solid matrices

A method in combination with derivatization-supercritical fluid extraction(SFE) and gas chromatography(GC) for the speciation and quantitative determination of dimethylarsinate(DMA), monomethylarsonate(MMA) and inorganic arsenic in solid matrices was investigated. Thioglycolic acid methyl ester(TGM) and thioglycolic acid ethyl ester(TGE) were evaluated as derivatization reagents. The effects of pressure, temperature, flow rate of supercritical CO_2, extraction time, modifier and microemulsion on the efficiency of extraction were systematically investigated. The procedure was applied to the analysis of real soil and sediment samples. Results showed that TGE was more effective for arsenic speciation as a derivatization reagent. Modifying supercritical CO_2 with methanol can greatly improve the extraction efficiency. Further, the addition of microemulsion containing surfactant Triton X-100 can further enhance recoveries of arsenic species. The optimum extraction conditions were 100 ℃, 30 MPa, 10 min static and 25 min dynamic extraction with 5%(v/v) methanol, and surfactant modified supercritical CO_2. Detection limits in solid matrices were 0.15, 0.3 and 1.2 mg/kg for DMA, MMA and inorganic arsenic,respectively. The method was validated by the recovery data. The resulting method was fast, easy to perform and selective in the extraction and detection of various arsenic species in solid matrices.     

一种新型CO2/原油助混剂CAA8-X的应用与助混机理

CO₂驱是一种具有广阔前景的提高油藏采收率的方法。其中,降低CO₂与原油的最低混相压力以实现混相驱是增强CO₂驱效果的重要手段。由此我们设计了由亲油基团十六烷基和亲CO₂基团全乙酰蔗糖酯基结合的新型“亲油-亲CO₂助混分子”十六酸全乙酰基蔗糖酯CAA8-X,研究发现,CAA8-X对超临界CO₂流体和不同油相的煤油、白油以及长庆原油有优异的助混效果,界面张力消失法和细管实验法测定结果表明,CAA8-X可以将超临界CO₂/长庆原油的最低混相压力降低20.5%。用分子动力学模拟计算了CO₂分子与全乙酰蔗糖酯基的亲和能力,研究了这类新型“亲油-亲CO₂助混分子”通过多酯头基降低与CO₂亲和势能而降低油/CO₂界面能的助混机理。     

离子交换树脂固态胺复合材料的制备、表征及CO2吸附

以离子交换树脂（D001）为载体,四乙烯五胺（TEPA）为改性剂,采用三种不同的方法制备了一系列固态胺吸附剂。采用N₂吸附-脱附、傅里叶变换红外光谱（FT-IR）、热重分析（TGA）等手段对吸附剂进行表征。在固定床反应器中考察了TEPA负载量、吸附温度、进气流量和CO₂分压等因素对CO₂吸附性能的影响。结果表明,配位法制得的固态胺吸附剂分散性和稳定性较好,且在TEPA负载量为40%,吸附温度为65℃,进气流量为40 mL/min时有最大CO₂吸附量达4 mmol/g。经过10次吸附-脱附循环实验后,CO₂吸附量下降3.98%。热力学、动力学研究结果表明,CO₂吸附是物理吸附和化学吸附的结果。     

Thermophysical properties of supercritical fluids with special consideration of aqueous systems

Selected thermophysical properties of polar, dense supercritical fluids are discussed. The static dielectric constant of water and the freon R22 (CHClF₂) is shown in some detail. Examples of critical curves for binary systems with water and methanol are given. New experimental data of excess volumes up to 400 °C and 2000 bar are shown for water combined with H₂, CH₄ and benzene. Excess Gibbs energies and activity coefficients for water-benzene are also shown. Results of the solubility of anthracene in ten different high pressure fluids, obtained by UV-spectroscopy, are presented. The PVT-data of concentrated supercritical aqueous NaCl-solutions and the ion product of pure water to 1000 °C are discussed.     

Recovery of diesel fuel from soil by supercritical fluid extraction–gas chromatography

An analytical method based on CO₂ supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) followed by gas chromatography (GC) was evaluated, compared to Soxhlet extraction, and found to determine accurately and precisely diesel fuel contamination of standard soil samples at a total petroleum hydrocarbon level of 100 μg/g in soil. While both extraction methods have the same 3% relative repeatability standard deviation for determination of total hydrocarbon contamination at this level, SFE requires much less time, uses less organic solvent and provides better recovery of the more volatile n-C₁₀ to n-C₁₂ hydrocarbons.     

太阳能驱动Ni-N掺杂多孔碳高效电催化还原CO2为CO

利用可再生能源将二氧化碳(CO2)电催化还原为有价值的化学品和燃料,不仅可缓解温室效应,而且可实现碳资源的循环利用。以蛋白胨与盐形成的凝胶为原料,经高温热解后制备了用于电还原CO2的Ni-N掺杂碳多孔催化剂。该催化剂表现出优异的电催化还原CO2为CO的性能,在电压为-0.66 V(vs.RHE)下,CO的法拉第效率为92.0%,过电位为550 mV,还原电流密度为2.5 mA·cm-2。该催化剂优异的CO2的电催化活性归因于其存在的Ni-N活性位点和高度多孔的结构。此外,利用太阳能电池产生的电能,该催化剂可持续进行CO2电催化还原为CO,为CO2的资源化利用提供了有价值的参考。     

海胆针状金纳米颗粒用于电催化二氧化碳还原

采用不加表面活性剂的种子介导生长策略合成了具有针状结构的金纳米颗粒, 其针尖处的尖端电场效应能有效富集电解质阳离子并提高二氧化碳局部浓度, 从而提高催化剂的电流密度和一氧化碳选择性, 在 -0.6 V(vs. RHE)时的法拉第效率可以达到96%. 电化学性能测试结果表明, 其高选择性不仅来源于丰富的表面缺陷, 更主要源于其独特的针状结构所带来的尖端电场效应.     

超临界流体色谱同时测定运动饮料中的8种邻苯二甲酸酯类增塑剂

建立了同时快速测定运动饮料中邻苯二甲酸二甲酯、邻苯二甲酸二乙酯、邻苯二甲酸二丙酯、邻苯二甲酸二丁酯、邻苯二甲酸二戊酯、邻苯二甲酸丁基苄基酯、邻苯二甲酸二（2-乙基己基）酯、邻苯二甲酸二辛酯8种邻苯二甲酸酯（PAEs）类增塑剂的超临界流体色谱-紫外检测分析方法。实际样品经液相萃取后,用超临界流体色谱分析,以超临界态二氧化碳-3%（体积分数）甲醇作为色谱流动相进行等度洗脱,检测波长为225 nm,6 min即可实现分离。8种PAE类增塑剂在0.05~25 mg/L范围内均具有良好的线性关系,相关系数为0.9991~0.9997,方法检出限为7.5~15 μg/L。8种PAE类增塑剂在运动饮料样品中的加标回收率为91.7%~100.2%,相对标准偏差均不大于6.5%（n=3）。应用该方法对多种市售运动饮料中的8种PAE类增塑剂进行检测,结果表明,该方法环保、快速、灵敏、选择性高、结果准确,能满足运动饮料中增塑剂含量检测的要求。     

Solubility of thiophene in carbon dioxide and carbon dioxide + 1-propanol mixtures at temperatures from 313 to 363 K

Solubility measurements of sulfur compounds in supercritical fluids are required in order to determine the feasibility of supercritical extraction for removing them from gasoline and diesel fuel. In this work, solubility of thiophene in CO₂ and in CO₂ + 1-propanol mixtures were measured from 313 to 363 K using an apparatus based on the static–analytical method. Vapor–liquid equilibria (VLE) data of binary mixtures were fitted to the Peng–Robinson equation of state (EoS) with classical mixing rules. The binary interaction parameters (k_ij) obtained were used to predict the VLE data of ternary systems. The calculated values given by this simple model agree well to the experimental data.     

超临界水中钾对甲醛降解过程影响的研究

为掌握生物质中钾对生物质超临界水降解过程的影响,选择生物质气化转化过程中生成的重要小分子中间产物甲醛作为研究对象,研究不同工艺条件下(反应温度400～650℃、压力23～29 MPa、停留时间4～12 s),单一钾成分(KHCO₃/K₂CO₃/KCl)或混合钾成分(KHCO₃、K₂CO₃、KCl)对甲醛超临界水降解气体产物的影响。结果表明,KHCO₃、K₂CO₃、KCl、混合钾均降低了气体产物中CO的体积分数,提高了CO₂的体积分数,但KCl的影响程度弱于其他三种钾成分。此外,由于不同钾成分均不利于气体产物中CO和H₂体积分数的提高,从而使得气体产物的热值降低。KHCO₃、K₂CO₃、KCl、混合钾均降低了H₂、CO、CO₂的产率以及气化率,其对H₂产率以及气化率的抑制程度从大到小依次为:混合钾、KHCO₃、K₂CO₃、KCl,且提高反应温度、延长反应停留时间时抑制气体生成的作用相对越明显。而当反应压力改变时,钾成分对H₂产率及气化率的影响程度变化较小。较高反应温度、较高反应压力、较长停留时间时,混合钾中各成分出现协同作用,明显抑制了气体产物的生成。