Ionic liquids as a novel solvent for lanthanide extraction.

Octyl(phenyl)-N,N-diisobutylcarbamoylmethyl phosphine oxide (CMPO) dissolved in an ionic liquids, 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium hexafluorophosphate, greatly enhances extractability and selectivity of lanthanide cations compared to that dissolved in conventional organic solvents; further, the recovery of lanthanides extracted into ionic liquids can be accomplished using several stripping solutions containing complexing agents. The possibility of utilizing ionic liquids as novel separation media in an industrial liquid-liquid extraction process was demonstrated.     

Extraction of rare earth elements with phosphoryl-containing lariat crown ether in the presence of ionic liquids

Interfacial distribution of rare earth elements (REE) La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, and Y between aqueous solutions of their nitrates and solutions of the lariat crown ether 1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diaza(diphenylphosphinylmethyl)cyclooctadecane in dichloroethane was studied in the presence of the ionic liquids 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]imide. The stoichiometry of extracted complexes was determined; the effect of HNO₃ concentration in the aqueous phase and the nature of extractant and ionic liquid on the extraction efficiency of REE(III) was considered.     

Synthesis of Nanotitania on the Surface of Titanium Metal in Ionic Liquids: Role of Water Additions

The anodic oxidation of a titanium metal electrode in two ionic liquids was studied of amorphous titania nanostructures were obtained. The nanostructures are formed only in the case where a hydrophilic ionic liquid (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride) with addition of some water is used as the electrolyte. The role of water is to provide a sort of construction material (source of oxygen) for titania nanostructures. In the hydrophobic ionic liquid (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium), the thickness of the anodic oxide increases and no nanostructures are formed.     

Mechanisms of metal ion transfer into room-temperature ionic liquids: the role of anion exchange

The structure and stoichiometry of the lanthanide(III) (Ln) complexes with the ligand 2-thenoyltrifluoroacetone (Htta) formed in a biphasic aqueous room-temperature ionic liquid system have been studied by complementary physicochemical methods. Equilibrium thermodynamics, optical absorption and luminescence spectroscopies, high-energy X-ray scattering, EXAFS, and molecular dynamics simulations all support the formation of anionic Nd(tta)4(-) or Eu(tta)4(-) complexes with no water coordinated to the metal center in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]imide (C4mim+Tf2N(-)), rather than the hydrated, neutral complexes, M(tta)(3)(H2O)n)(n = 2 or 3), that form in nonpolar molecular solvents, such as xylene or chloroform. The presence of anionic lanthanide complexes in C4mim+Tf2N(-) is made possible by the exchange of the ionic liquid anions into the aqueous phase for the lanthanide complex. The resulting complexes in the ionic liquid phase should be thought of as weak C4mim+Ln(tta)4(-) ion pairs which exert little influence on the structure of the ionic liquid phase.     

Solvation of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate in aqueous ethanol--a green solution for dissolving 'hydrophobic' ionic liquids

The relatively hydrophobic ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate has been found to be totally miscible with aqueous ethanol between 0.5 and 0.9 mol fraction ethanol, whereas the ionic liquid is only partially miscible with either pure water or absolute ethanol; the ability to dissolve 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate in a 'green' aqueous solvent system has important implications for cleaning, purification, and separations using ionic liquids.     

Excess molar properties for binary systems of alkylimidazolium-based ionic liquids + nitromethane. Experimental results and ERAS-model calculations

Density, isobaric molar heat capacity, and excess molar enthalpy were experimentally determined at atmospheric pressure for a set of binary systems ionic liquid + nitromethane. The studied ionic liquids were: 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, 1-butyl-3-methylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium ethylsulfate, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium methylsulfate, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate, and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate. Density and heat capacity were obtained within the temperature range (293.15 to 318.15) K whereas excess molar enthalpy was measured at 303.15 K; excess molar volume and excess molar isobaric heat capacity were calculated from experimental data. The ERAS-model was applied in order to study the microscopic mechanisms involved in the mixing process. Although the studied compounds are not self-associated, ERAS-model describe adequately the experimental results if cross-association between both compounds is considered.     

Effect of anionic structure on the phase formation and hydrophobicity of amino acid ionic liquids aqueous two-phase systems

Compared with the conventional ionic liquids, amino acid ionic liquids are more biodegradable and biocompatible, and can enhance stability of biomaterials. In this work, amino acid ionic liquids 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium L-serine ([C(4)mim][Ser]), 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium glycine ([C(4)mim][Gly]), 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium L-alanine ([C(4)mim][Ala]) and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium L-leucine ([C(4)mim][Leu]) have been synthesized. These ionic liquids are found to form aqueous two-phase systems (ATPSs) by the salted-out of K(3)PO(4) in aqueous solutions. Phase diagram of the ATPSs and the Gibbs energies of transfer of methylene group from the bottom salt-rich phase to the top ionic liquid-rich phase have been determined at 298.15K and pH 14, and the effect of anionic structure of the ionic liquids on phase formation of the ATPSs and the relative hydrophobicity between the top and the bottom phases are then examined. In order to understand the effect of relative hydrophobicity of the phases in equilibrium in the ATPSs on the extraction/separation capability of biomolecules, the partition coefficients of cytochrome-c (as a model biomolecule) in the ATPSs are measured by spectrophotometry. It is suggested that hydrophobic interactions are mainly responsible for the higher partition coefficients of cytochrome-c in aqueous two-phase systems at pH 14, and the extraction and separation capacity of biomolecules can be improved by the modulation of the relative hydrophobicity of the phases and/or the pH of the system.     

Extraction of lanthanide ions from acidic and strongly acidic media by phosphine oxide derivatives using temperature-induced phase separation

A composite for the extraction of lanthanide ions from strongly acidic media by temperature-induced phase separation was designed based on the nonionic surfactant Triton X-100 and new phosphine oxide derivatives. The dependence of the efficiency and selectivity of micellar extraction on the length of the hydrophobic substituent at the P=O group is determined by both the influence of hydrophobic substituents on the electron-donor capacity of the P=O group and the solubility of phosphine oxides in aqueous and micellar phases. The nitric acid concentration was found to influence the efficiency of extraction of lanthanide ions by phosphine oxides with different structures. An increase in the concentration of nitric acid in an aqueous medium from 0.1 to 1 mol L⁻¹ leads to a decrease in the degree of extraction by water-soluble derivatives and a substantial increase in the degree of extraction by phosphine oxides, which are soluble only in the micellar phase of Triton X-100.     

Extraction of Lithium from Salt Lake Brine with Triisobutyl Phosphate in Ionic Liquid and Kerosene

Three ionic liquids(ILs), namely, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate, 1-butyl-3-me- thylimidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]imide and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)sul- fonyl]imide with the triisobutyl phosphate(TIBP) and kerosene system were respectively used to extract lithium ion from salt lake brine with a high concentration ratio of magnesium and lithium experimentally. Results indicate that the highest extraction selectivity for lithium was obtained with IL 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)- sulfonyl]imide. The effects of solution pH and phase ratio R(O/A) on the extractive step and the influence of acid concentration of the stripping solution and R(O/A) on the back extraction step were also investigated systematically. The single-step extraction efficiency of lithium ion was 83.71% under the optimal extraction conditions, and the single-step back extraction efficiency was 85.61% with a 1.0 mol/L HCl in 1.0 mol/L NaCl medium as stripping agent at R(O/A)=2. The liquid-liquid extraction mechanism and the complex of the ligand with lithium were proposed.     

Extraction of rare earths and scandium by 2-phosphorylphenoxyacetic acid amides in the presence of ionic liquids

The distribution of Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, and Sc between aqueous solutions of their salts and solutions of 2-phosphorylphenoxy acid amides in dichloroethane containing an ionic liquid (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]imide) have been studied. Metal ion extraction has been found to increase considerably in the presence of this ionic liquid in the organic phase. The stoichiometries of extractable complexes have been determined. The influence of aqueous HNO₃ concentration and of the nature of extractant and ionic liquid on the efficiency of REE(III) and scandium(III) recovery to the organic phase has been considered.     

Electrochemical property of graphene oxide/polyaniline composite prepared by in situ interfacial polymerization

Graphene oxide–polyaniline composites were synthesized by an interfacial method using two green solvents, water and an ionic liquid (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate), as the two phases. The interfacial polymerization of aniline was carried out at room temperature in the presence of graphene oxide dispersed in the aqueous phase. The analysis revealed the surface of the graphene sheets to be coated with a smooth thin layer of polyaniline. The thermal stability of the composites was much better than that of bare graphene oxide. The composites were used to modify the glass carbon electrodes for the chemical detection of hydrogen peroxide in aqueous media. This method is a facile, efficient, and green route for the development of doped polyaniline materials suitable for chemical sensors.     

Effect of the conditions of anodizing on the morphology of nanotitania

The effect the current density, treatment time, surface pretreatment, and electrolyte composition have on the morphology of titania obtained via electrochemical treatment in such ionic liquids (ILs) as 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide [BMIM][NTf₂] and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [BMIM]Cl is studied. The anodic formation of titania nanostructures in the form of nanotubes or nanorods is found to occur in times of up to 100 s. The role of water in the formation of these titania nanostructures is shown. Pretreatment has no effect on the morphology of the formed oxide. The formation of products that are poorly soluble in ILs (e.g., hydrated oxides) results in the emergence of a layer partially covering the open parts of nanotubes, preventing their further growth.     

The effect of the nature of hydrophilic ionic liquid on the catalytic activity of horseradish and soybean peroxidases

The kinetics of guaiacol oxidation by hydrogen peroxide and tert-butyl hydroperoxide catalyzed by horseradish and soybean peroxidases in the presence of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate and tet-rafluoroborates of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium and N-butyl-4-methylpyridinium are studied and compared. The inhibiting effect of acetate ionic liquid on both peroxidases that occurred via the noncompetitive type is found; the Michaelis and inhibition constants have been calculated. Causes of different degrees of inhibition of the catalytic activity of plant peroxidases by ionic liquids are discussed. The advantages of their application compared to the polar molecular organic solvents are demonstrated.     

Ionic Liquid-salt Aqueous Two-phase System, a Novel System for the Extraction of Abused Drugs

Extraction of drugs from complex sample is a crucial step for determination of drugs. However, most of existing extraction methods use poisonous volatile solvents1. The traditional aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) might be an alternative, but most of phase-forming polymers have high viscidity and form an opaque solution. Recently, ionic liquids (ILs) are gaining attention for their potential use as green solvents and possible replacements for common volatile organic solvents2,3. In this work…     

Phosphine-free cross-coupling reaction of arylboronic acids with carboxylic anhydrides or acyl chlorides in aqueous media

The palladium acetate-catalyzed coupling reaction of aryl boronic acid with carboxylic anhydride or acyl chloride was carried out smoothly in water in the presence of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) or 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ([bmim][PF6]) to give high yields of ketones without the use of phosphine ligands. The Pd(OAc)2-H2O-[bmim][PF6] catalytic system can be recovered and reused eight times with high efficiency for both carboxylic anhydride and acyl chloride.     

Extraction of rare earth elements with 2-[2'-(methoxydiphenylphosphoryl)phenyldiazenyl]-4-<Emphasis Type="Italic">tert</Emphasis>-butylphenol in the presence of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium and trioctylmethylammonium picrates

Extraction of micro amounts of La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, and Y with solutions of 2-[2'-(methoxydiphenylphosphoryl)phenyldiazenyl]-4-tert-butylphenol in 1,2-dichloroethane in the presence of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium and trioctylmethylammonium picrates has been studied. The stoichiometry of extracted complexes has been determined, the effect of HNO₃ concentration in aqueous phase on the efficiency of rare earth elements recovery into organic phase has been considered.     

Experimental measurements of mutual solubility of cyclohexanone,cyclohexene and ionic liquid

This work presents new experimental liquid–liquid equilibrium data for four ternary systems, containing cyclohexanone, cyclohexene and ionic liquids (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, triethylammonium trifluoromethanesulfonate, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate) at temperature 296.15 K and at atmospheric pressure. Compositions of ternary liquid mixtures were determined using refractometric methods. It was shown that 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate containing imidazole cations can be considered as solvent for oxidation of cyclohexene to cyclohexanone.     

Excess enthalpy,density, and heat capacity for binary systems of alkylimidazolium-based ionic liquids + water

Experimental measurements of excess molar enthalpy, density, and isobaric molar heat capacity are presented for a set of binary systems ionic liquid + water as a function of temperature at atmospheric pressure. The studied ionic liquids are 1-butyl-3-methylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium ethylsulfate, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium methylsulfate, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate, and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate. Excess molar enthalpy was measured at 303.15 K whereas density and heat capacity were determined within the temperature range (293.15 to 318.15) K. From experimental data, excess molar volume and excess molar isobaric heat capacity were calculated. The analysis of the excess properties reveals important differences between the studied ionic liquids which can be ascribed to their capability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.     

Liquid–Liquid Phase Equilibrium and Ion-Exchange Exploration for Aqueous Two-Phase Systems of ([C4mim]Cl + K2CO3 or K3C6H5O7 + water) at Different Temperatures

Journal of Solution Chemistry - Liquid–liquid equilibrium (LLE) data and phase diagrams for new aqueous two-phase systems (ATPSs) containing 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride...     

Infinite dilution activity coefficients and gas-to-liquid partition coefficients of organic solutes dissolved in 1-sec-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide and in 1-tert-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide

Inverse gas chromatography was used to measure infinite dilution activity coefficients and gas-to-liquid partition coefficients for 48 organic solute probes in either 1-sec-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide or 1-tert-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide in the temperature range from 323.15 to 373.15 K. Partial molar excess enthalpies of solution were calculated from the variation of the infinite dilution activity coefficients with temperature. Abraham model correlations were also derived from the experimental partition coefficient data. The derived Abraham model correlations describe the observed partition coefficients to within 0.11 log units.