Effect of Surfactants and Carbon Nanomaterials on the Electroflotation Extraction of the Disperse Phase of Cobalt Hydroxides

The effect of surfactants and carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) on the electroflotation extraction of the disperse phase of cobalt(II) and (III) hydroxides at pH 6 and pH 10 was studied. It is shown that at pH 6 in the absence of surfactants, the efficiency of cobalt extraction in various electrolytes is low and does not exceed 15–25%. In the surfactant–CNM–electrolyte system, the degree of extraction α increases in the chloride, nitrate, and sulfate solutions compared with the solutions containing no surfactants. The electroflotation extraction of cobalt was more efficient at pH 10: α reached 80–96% in the absence of surfactants, 70–97% in the surfactant–electrolyte system, and 60–97% in the surfactant–CNM–electrolyte system. The optimum conditions of the electroflotation extraction of cobalt hydroxides from solutions containing various inorganic electrolytes were determined. The effect of the sodium chloride content on the degree of cobalt extraction at pH 6 was studied. When the NaCl concentration increased from 0 to 10 g/L, the efficiency of cobalt extraction increased to 92%; when the flocculant was added and an additional stage of filtration was used, cobalt was extracted almost completely.     

Ion-association compounds of anionic surfactants with iron(II)chelates: Part II. Selective determination of surfactants

Homologous anionic surfactants may be separated from each other by solvent extraction of their ion-association compounds with iron(II) chelates. Separations of components from a number of surfactant mixtures were investigated, and the effect of solution variables on extraction and separation was studied. A method is proposed for the determination of surfactants of various chain lengths. Applications of this method to synthetic mixtures and to biodegradation experiments are described.     

Determination of fluorinated surfactants and their metabolites in sewage sludge samples by liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry and tandem mass spectrometry after pressurised liquid extraction and separation on fluorine-modified reversed-phase sorbents

An analytical method was elaborated for simultaneous extraction and determination of fluorinated anionic and non-ionic surfactants in sewage sludge. Surfactant compounds were determined by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) after Soxhlet extraction, hot steam extraction and pressurised liquid extraction (PLE) using spiked sludge samples. PLE in a multiple-step procedure consisting of sequential use of ethyl acetate-dimethylformamide and methanol-phosphoric acid resulted in the most efficient extraction procedure. Quantitative analyses of the fluorinated anionic perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and the partly fluorinated non-ionic alkylpolyglycol ether (FAEO) surfactants were performed by selected ion monitoring LC-MS. Electrospray ionisation or atmospheric pressure chemical ionisation in negative or positive mode was performed. Recoveries between 105 and 120% could be reached. No PFOS and non-ionic FAEO surfactants in concentrations higher than 6 or 10 mg kg(-1) dry matter were observed in real environmental samples. Therefore aerobic and anaerobic biodegradation was performed to investigate the fate of fluorinated surfactants reaching wastewaters. Biological wastewater treatment in laboratory scale under aerobic or anaerobic conditions led to an elimination by biodegradation.     

Development of radioligands for the dopamine transporter

The extraction of Penicillin G (Pen G) and its conversion to 6-aminopenicillin acid (6-APA) and phenylacetic acid (PAA) was performed by means of Penicillin G Amidase immobilised in the emulsion liquid membranes. Using various surfactants as emulsifiers and an appropriate carrier it is possible to obtain different extraction rates of Pen G as well as back transfer rates of the hydrolysis products. The surfactants with polyoxyethylene chain facilitate the back transfer through the membrane phase, whereas the more hydrophobic surfactants, e.g., Paranox 100, tend to accumulate Pen G hydrolysis products in the internal aqueous phase.     

Simultaneous extraction of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and nonionic surfactants from house dust. Concentrations in floor dust from 15 Danish schools

Static extraction, supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) and Soxhlet extraction were compared for simultaneous extraction of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and nonionic surfactants from house dust. Homogenized office floor dust from a vacuum cleaner dust bag ("standard dust") was used for the evaluation. One portion of the extracts was used for analysis of nonionic surfactants with LC-MS and another portion was used for DEHP analysis with GC-MS. The extraction yield of DEHP was comparable for all the methods whereas SFE and PLE were the most efficient extraction techniques for the nonionic surfactants. The PLE extraction was found most suitable as a routine method for simultaneous extraction of both types of compounds and was used in a field study of floor dust from 15 Danish schools. The mean concentration of DEHP in the school dust samples was approximately 4 times higher than observed in other studies of dust from homes in different countries. The concentrations of nonionic surfactants were one order of magnitude lower than soap and linear alkylbenzene sulfonates measured in other studies of floor dust from offices and other public buildings. However, for the first time nonionic surfactants have been identified in house dust.     

Determination of alkylphenols and linear alkylbenzene sulfonates in sediments applying accelerated solvent extraction (ASE)

A time and solvent saving method (accelerated solvent extraction, ASE) for the extraction of anionic surfactants as linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) and alkylphenols from sediments is presented. The analytes are extracted by methanol at 100° C and 150 atm within 10 min of static and 5 min of dynamic extraction. The presence of methanol and a maximum pressure of 150 atm are essential for the complete extraction of anionic surfactants, whereas the extraction of alkylphenols is independent of both parameters. The extraction of alkylphenolethoxylates yielded only unsatisfactor results. It was demonstrated that the ASE extraction is selective for LAS surfactants, while matrix substances, which are extracted by the methanol extraction and interfere with the target analytes during the HPLC-run, remain in the sample. Thus, a further clean-up procedure of the ASE extract is not necessary.     

Determination of alkylphenols and linear alkylbenzene sulfonates in sediments applying accelerated solvent extraction (ASE)

A time and solvent saving method (accelerated solvent extraction, ASE) for the extraction of anionic surfactants as linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) and alkylphenols from sediments is presented. The analytes are extracted by methanol at 100 degrees C and 150 atm within 10 min of static and 5 min of dynamic extraction. The presence of methanol and a maximum pressure of 150 atm are essential for the complete extraction of anionic surfactants, whereas the extraction of alkylphenols is independent of both parameters. The extraction of alkylphenolethoxylates yielded only unsatisfactor results. It was demonstrated that the ASE extraction is selective for LAS surfactants, while matrix substances, which are extracted by the methanol extraction and interfere with the target analytes during the HPLC-run, remain in the sample. Thus, a further clean-up procedure of the ASE extract is not necessary.     

Application of surfactants and microemulsions to the extraction of pyrene and phenanthrene from soil with three different extraction methods

In the present work, the use of surfactants and oil-in-water (O/W) microemulsions as alternative extractants in accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) for the extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (pyrene and phenanthrene) from soils was investigated. In particular, the effect of each individual component within the microemulsions, i.e., oil phase, surfactant and co-surfactatnt, and extraction conditions on the percentage recovery was systematically studied. When compared to the water and organic solvent, the important findings were that the common surfactant solutions at the concentrations above their critical micelle concentrations (CMC) were shown to enhance the percentage recovery at the lower extraction temperature. Moreover, the highest percentage recovery can be obtained using microemulsion as the extractant. The chemical component within the microemulsions and relative amounts of the oil phase appeared to play a much more significant role in ensuring high percentage recovery. Finally, an overall comparison between the percentage recoveries obtained with ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) and ASE using organic solvents, surfactants and microemulsions as extractants was exhibited.     

The influence of surfactants on the behaviour of heavy metals in the system n-octanol-water

The partition of heavy metals between octanol and water in the presence of surfactants has been investigated. It is shown that metal ions can be extracted from water into the organic phase, n-octanol, as a model for biological materials in the presence of various anionic surfactants. Anions such as chromate can be extracted with the help of certain cationic surfactants. It was found that the extent of extraction depends on various parameters, such as the concentration of the surfactant, ionic strength and pH. With some anionic surfactants, the K_(ow) of lead or cadmium can reach values of 200 from waters of low ionic strength, decreasing as the ionic strength increases.     

表面活性剂对HDEHP萃取动力学的影响

用上升液滴法测定二(2-乙基己基)磷酸(HDEHP)从硫酸盐介质中萃取Co^2^+的速率。研究体系中加入不同表面活性剂所引起萃取速率的不同改变: 三辛基氧化膦(TOPO)因与HDEHP形成可萃取的Co^2^+活性分子缔合物, 降低了萃取过程活化能而使反应加速; 十二烷基磺酸钠(SDS)和十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTMAB)因占据发生萃取反应的界面区, 减小了HDEHP与Co^2^+反应的机会而使反应减速; SDS还因其在界面形成较强的负电场(层), 造成Co^2^+的附加势能而使萃取速率有更大幅度的降低。     

Phase equilibria and extraction of metal cations in the systems based on synergistic mixtures of potassium bis(alkylpolyoxyethylene)phosphate and alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride

The solubility in the system formed by the oxyethylated anionic surfactant potassium bis(alkylpolyoxyethylene)phosphate (oxyphos B), the cationic surfactant alkyldimethylbenz- ylammonium chloride (cathamine AB), and water was studied. The optimal parameters of the extraction process in the systems based on the mixture of surfactants, whose aqueous solutions have the lowest phase-separation temperatures, without a salting-out agent and in the presence of (NH₄)₂SO₄ were established. A possibility of the extraction of metal cations in the oxyphos B—cathamine AB—water system at 50 °С, and the (NH₄)₂SO₄—oxyphos B—cathamine AB—water system at 25 °С was demonstrated. The advantages of application of a mixture of ionic surfactants as compared to the systems based on individual surfactants were revealed.     

Optical Sensing Membrane Based on Tetrabromophenolphthalein Ethyl Ester for the Determination of Cationic Surfactants

Abstract

An optical sensing membrane for detection of cationic surfactants was developed. The optical sensing membrane is 2‐nitrophenyl octyl ether‐plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) membrane incorporating tetrabromophenolphthalein ethyl ester (TBPE). The response of the optical membrane to cationic surfactants was a result of extraction of cationic surfactant into the PVC membrane. The protonated TBPE deprotonates forming an ion associate with the extracted cationic surfactant; simultaneously, the deprotonation of the TBPE is accompanied by a spectral change. Namely, the extracted cationic surfactant changes color of the membrane from yellowish green to blue (absorption maximum: 622 nm). The optical membrane responds to cationic surfactants such as Zephiramine and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide in the concentration range from 1 µM to 100 µM.     

Development of Electroflotation Technology for Extraction of Anionic Surfactants and Nonferrous Metal Ions from Wastewater Produced at Electroplating Industries

Sorption extraction of anionic surfactants NaDDS and NaDBS on freshly formed iron(III) and aluminum(III) hydroxides and on a highly dispersed activated carbon of OU-B brand was experimentally studied. It was shown that NaDDS is the most fully sorbed on Al(OH)₃ and OU-B, whereas on Fe(OH)₃, the maximum sorption is observed for NaDBS. The electroflotation extraction of anionic surfactants and poorly soluble iron(III) and aluminum(III) hydroxides was examined and the influence exerted by the following factors (pH, nature of electrolyte, surfactant concentration) on the degree of extraction of these substances was analyzed. In addition, electroflotation extraction of OU-B in the presence on nonferrous metal hydroxides and surfactants of varied nature from aqueous solutions was performed. The results obtained were used to develop a technological scheme for electroflotation of complex-composition wastewater.     

Evaluation of the factors affecting extraction of organic compounds based on the acid-induced phase cloud point approach

On the basis of a better analytical exploitation of acid-induced cloud point approach, a systematic study on the phase behaviour of acid aqueous solutions of anionic surfactants and factors affecting anionic surfactant-mediated extractions was performed. The anionic surfactants investigated were alkylsulphonates (ASS) with alkylchain lengths comprised between 8 and 16 carbon atoms. The critical hydrochloric acid concentration (minimal acid concentration required to separation in two liquid phases) was found to increase as alkylchain length of the anionic surfactant increased from 10 to 14. Non-acid-induced liquid-liquid phase separation was observed for sodium octanesulphonate (SOS) or sodium hexadecyl sulphonate (SHS) in the hydrochloric concentration range 0-10 M. Acid aqueous solutions of sodium decylsulphonate (SDeS) and sodium dodecylsulphonate (SDoS) separated into two liquid phases at temperatures ranging between 10 and 80 °C, while temperatures >35 °C were required for sodium tetradecylsulphonate. The influence on extraction efficiency and concentrating ability of experimental variables such as hydrophobicity and concentration of surfactant, nature and concentration of analyte, hydrochloric acid concentration, time and temperature of extraction and time of equilibration and centrifugation was examined. Advantages provided by anionic surfactant-mediated extractions over the use of non-ionic surfactants (cloud point extractions) are discussed.     

Factors Controlling Leaching of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Petroleum Source Rock Using Nonionic Surfactant

The extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from petroleum source rock by nonionic surfactants with the assistance of microwave irradiation was investigated and the conditions for maximum yield were determined. The results showed that the extraction temperatures and type of surfactant have significant effects on extraction yields of PAHs. Factors such as surfactant concentration, irradiation power, sample/solvent ratio and mixing surfactants (i.e., mixture of surfactant at specific ratio) also influence the extraction efficiencies for these compounds. The optimum temperature for microwave-assisted nonionic surfactant extraction of PAHs from petroleum source rock was 120 °C and the best suited surfactant was Brij 35. The new method showed extraction efficiencies comparable to those afforded by the Soxhlet extraction method, but a reduction of the extraction times and environmentally friendliness of the new nonionic surfactant extraction system are clear advantages. The results also show that microwave-assisted nonionic surfactant extraction is a good and efficient green analytical preparatory technique for geochemical evaluation of petroleum source rock.

     

胶束介质对2，3－氨基吩嗪光谱性质的影响及其荧光增敏机理研究

本文研究了胶束介质对邻苯二胺的酶催化氧化产物２，３－二氨基吩嗪的光谱性质的影响，发现胶束介质对其吸收光谱影响很小，非离子表面活性剂对其荧光具有强烈的增敏作用，荧光量子效率可提高近十倍。进一步研究表明，非离子表面活性剂对２，３－二氨基吩嗪的增敏原因在于其增溶作用及给电子效应。     

表面活性剂对Me-5-Br-DEPAP及Me-5-Cl-PADAB显色反应作用的研究

我们曾研究了离子型-非离子型混合表面活性剂对Ag²⁺-5-Cl-PADAB和Cu²⁺-5-Cl-PADAB等显色反应的作用。本文研究了阴离子、阳离子、非离子及阴-非混合表面活性剂对一系列Me-5-Br-DEPAP及Me-5-Cl-PADAB显色反应的作用,试图寻求表面活性剂对显色体系增敏作用及协同增敏作用的原因,并对其作用机理作一初步探讨。     

Identification and quantitative determination of priority nonionic and amphoteric surfactants in raw materials and detergent compositions by high-performance liquid chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, and UV spectrometry

A procedure was developed for the group and individual identification of five priority nonionic surfactants and one amphoteric surfactant in raw materials and finished detergents with the use of UV spectrometry, thin-layer chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with diode array and refractometric detectors, and solid-phase extraction on an ion-exchange sorbent. A procedure was developed for the determination of these surfactants. The effect of the composition of the organic part of the mobile phase in reversed-phase HPLC on the C₁₈ sorbent with refractometric detection was examined. It was demonstrated that the use of a three-component acetonitrile-methanol-water mobile phase improved the selectivity of the separation of surfactants in comparison with binary acetonitrile-water and methanol-water mixtures.     

Radiolabeled AOT for studies of the partitioning of the surfactant during protein extraction by means of reverse micellar two-phase systems

Knowledge about the distribution of surfactants between aqueous and reverse micellar phases as well as the association of surfactants with proteins are of major importance for assessing the practical feasibility of protein extraction by means of reverse micellar systems. The question of the fate of the surfactant has been addressed for the classical reverse micellar system based on brine/AOT/issoctane. For this purpose, AOT (Aerosol OT, di-2-ethyl-1-hexyl sulfosuccinate) was synthesized in the presence of sulfite radioactively labeled with the isotope³⁵S. The synthesis of [³⁵S]AOT as well as its use for tracer analysis in protein extraction are discussed.     

Extraction preconcentration with anionic surfactants in acidic solutions

Extraction preconcentration with anionic surfactants in acidic solutions on the basis of the cloud point was studied. Advantages and disadvantages of this method were considered. Conditions of the phase separation of some anionic surfactants (sodium decyl sulfate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, sodium dodecyl sulfonate, and sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate) in acidic solutions were studied. With the example of pyrene and its derivatives, it was demonstrated that these surfactants can be used for extraction preconcentration. Analytical characteristics of the determination of pyrene and its derivatives in model aqueous solutions by the fluorimetric method in combination with extraction preconcentration with sodium dodecyl sulfate were obtained