Physicochemical properties of aqueous solutions of sodium glycinate in the non-precipitation regime from 298.15 to 343.15 K

The physicochemical properties, including the density, viscosity, and refractive index of aqueous solutions of sodium glycinate as a solvent for CO2 absorption in the non-precipitation regime were measured under the wide temperature range of 298.15 to 343.15 K. The concentration of the sodium glycinate in an aqueous form in the non-precipitation regime was identified up to 2.0 mol·L?1. The coefficients of thermal expansion values were estimated from measured density data. It was found that, the densities, viscosities and refractive indices of the aqueous sodium glycinate decrease with an increase in temperature, whereas with increasing sodium glycinate concentration in the solution, all three properties increase. Thermal expansion coefficients slightly increase with rising temperature and concentration. The measured values of density, viscosity and refractive index were correlated as a function of temperature by using the least squares method. The predicted data obtained from correlation equations for all measured properties were in fairly good agreement with the experimental data.     

Solvent extraction of lanthanum and cerium ions from hydrochloric acidic aqueous solutions using partly saponified 2-ethylhexyl phosphonic acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester

In order to clarify the extraction process with saponified extractant, the solvent extraction experiments of rare earth elements(REEs), lanthanum and cerium, by using partly saponified 2-ethylhexyl phosphoric acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester(EHEHPA, HL) from hydrochloric acidic solutions have been performed. The concentration of initial aqueous rare earth ion was in a range of 0.0010–0.1000 mol·L~(-1); EHEHPA in a range of 0.2877–0.8631 mol·L~(-1) with saponification rate of 0.3(mole fraction), and the initial aqueous p H in a range of 1.00–4.00. Firstly, the extracted species were determined by the saturation extraction capacity method. Secondly, according to the equilibrium aqueous pH values, the extraction processes were divided into three different categories: extraction with saponified EHEHPA, extraction with un-saponified EHEHPA, and hydrolysis process. Finally, for the first two processes, in order to predict the distribution ratio, two semi-empirical calculation models were developed with.The calculation results are in good agreement well with the experimental data.     

Carbon dioxide induced degradation of diethanolamine during absorption and desorption processes

Alkanolamines are widely used in the purification of the sourgas sweetening process. During the sour gas absorption process, CO_2 significantly degrades the amine solvent and creates enormous problems for plant operation. In this work, CO_2 induced degradation of aqueous diethanolamine(DEA) solution was conducted in a 1.25 L jacketed glass reactor that functioned as an absorber and stripper at atmospheric conditions. Pure CO_2 was bubbled through the reactor until the solution became saturated. In this study, the concentrations of DEA used were in the range of concentrations between 2 mol·L~(-1) and 4 mol·L~(-1). In the degradation experiment, six generic cycles were conducted for each run. Each cycle was configured with the absorption and desorption of carbon dioxide at 55 ℃ and 100 ℃, respectively. Samples were collected after a predetermined experimental time and analyzed by ion chromatography(IC) to identify unknown ionic degradation products(DGPs). In the IC analysis, three different columns were used for anion, cation and ion exclusion systems, which are Metrosep A Supp 5150/4.0, Metrosep C Supp 4 150/4.0 and Metrosep Organic Acids, respectively. The major identified DGPs of D01 DEA2 M, D02 DEA3 M, and D03 DEA4 M are nitrite, acetate and ammonium. Phosphate product was found in the degraded amine samples which might be due to the contamination of water or chromatographic system.     

Systematic study of H_2 production from catalytic photoreforming of cellulose over Pt catalysts supported on TiO_2

Hydrogen(H_2) production from photocatalytic reforming of cellulose is a promising way for sustainable H_2 to be generated. Herein, we report a systematic study of the photocatalytic reforming of cellulose over Pt/m-TiO_2(i.e.mixed TiO_2, 80% of anatase and 20% of rutile) catalysts in water. The optimum operation condition was established by studying the effect of Pt loading, catalyst concentration, cellulose concentration and reaction temperature on the gas production rate of H_2(r_(H_2)) and CO_2(r_(CO_2)), suggesting an optimum operation condition at 40°C with 1.0 g·L~(-1) of cellulose and 0.75 g·L~(-1) of 0.16-Pt/m-TiO_2 catalyst(with 0.16 wt% Pt loadting) to achieve a relatively sound photocatalytic performance with rH_2= 9.95 μmol·h~(-1). It is also shown that although the photoreforming of cellulose was operated at a relatively mild condition(i.e. with an UV-A lamp irradiation at40 °C in the aqueous system), a low loading of Pt at ～0.16 wt% on m-TiO_2 could promote the H_2 production effectively. Additionally, by comparing the reaction order expressed from both r_(H_2)(a_1) and r_(CO_2)(a_2) with respect to cellulose and water, the possible mechanism of H_2 production was proposed.     

A novel green inhibitor for C-steel corrosion in 2.0 mol·L~(-1) hydrochloric acid solution

The corrosion inhibition characteristics of aqueous extract of seeds of Melia azedarach L.(MA) have been studied as eco-friendly green inhibitor for corrosion control of C-steel in 2 mol·L~(-1) HCl solution by gravimetric and electrochemical methods. The results depict that, the extract inhibits efficiently the corrosion of carbon steel in hydrochloric acid. The efficiency of extract is increased with increasing the extract concentration but independent on the studied temperature. The adsorption of the extract components onto the steel surface was found to be spontaneous, and follows Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The surface morphology of C-steel, in the absence and presence of MA extract in 2.0 mol·L~(-1) hydrochloric acid solution, was studied using scanning electron microscopy(SEM).     

Ethylene absorption in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone/silver nano-solvent:Thermodynamics and kinetics study

The effect of presence of silver nanoparticles in pure N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone(NMP) solvent for ethylene gas absorption in an experimental pressure decaying setup has been investigated. All experiments were performed at temperatures of 278.15 K, 298.15 K and 328.15 K and different pressures(up to ethylene dew point) as well as different concentrations of silver nanoparticles(0.05 g·L~(-1) and 0.1 g·L~(-1)). The kinetic data of absorption, Henry's law constants, and heat of absorption were calculated. Comparison of the pure solvent and the nanofluids absorption results revealed that the presence of small amounts of nanoparticles could improve the absorption performance between 1.5%-18%. Finally, the effect of temperature, pressure, and nanoparticle concentration on the equilibrium results were investigated.     

The kinetic analysis of optimization and selective transportation of Cu(Ⅱ) ions with TNOA as carrier by MDLM system

This study covers the transportation of Cu(Ⅱ) ions by multi-dropped liquid membrane(MDLM) system and tri-noctylamine(TNOA) as carrier in kerosene. Batch experiments are held to obtain optimum conditions for the transportation of Cu(Ⅱ) ions such as volume of donor, organic, and acceptor phase 100 ml, p H of donor phase9.00, temperature 298.15 K, concentration of H_2SO_4 in acceptor phase 1.00 mol·L~(-1), concentration of TNOA in organic phase 5.00 × 10~(-3)mol·L~(-1)and rate of peristaltic pump 50 ml·min~(-1). Optimum circumstances of this extraction are as follows: p H of donor phase is 9.00, concentration of TNOA is 5.00 × 10~(-3)mol·L~(-1),1.00 mol·L~(-1)H_2SO_4 as acceptor phase, and flux rate is 50 ml·min~(-1). Cu(Ⅱ) ion transportation is consecutive first order irreversible reaction. Activation energy is found as 5.22 kcal·mol-1(21.82 k J·mol~(-1), this process is called as diffusion controlled system. Selective transportation of Cu(Ⅱ) ions with alkaline, alkaline earth, and different heavy metal ions at optimum conditions of single Cu(Ⅱ) extraction was conducted. According to the selective transportation Cu(Ⅱ) ions with alkaline and alkaline earth metal ions, Na~+, K~+, and Ba~(2+)ions are not detected in the acceptor phase, but 12.00% of Ca~(2+)ions is transported from donor phase to acceptor phase. At the end of the simultaneous extraction of Zn(Ⅱ), Fe(ⅡI), and Mo(VI) with Cu(Ⅱ) ions, 2.20% of Mo(VI), 0.80% of Fe(Ⅲ) and 3.60% of Zn(Ⅱ) are detected in the acceptor phase.     

Extraction of Lithium from Brine Containing High Concentration of Magnesium by Tri-n-Butyl Phosphate Dissolved in Kerosene

Tri-n-butyl phosphate(TBP)dissolved in kerosene was chosen as extractant for lithium from a modelbrine having high magnesium-to-lithium ratio and ferric chloride was added to the system.The influences of con-tact time,concentration of the extractant,concentrations of some salts(Mg~(2 ), Na~ ,K~ )in the solution,acid-ity of hydrochloric acid and extraction temperature on the exttaction of lithium with TBP-kerosene system werestudied.The suitable extraction conditions were found to be:contact time not any less than 20min;at 20-25C;[Fe~( 3)]/[Li~( )]about 1.5-2.0;TBP concentration 50%-70%;[MgCl_2]exceeding 3 mol·L~(-1);pH about 2;while most sodium and potassium salts in the aqueous phase should be removed before the extraction.     

Solubilities of vinyl chloride in emulsifier solutions

1 INTRODUCTIONVinyl chloride(VC)is a slightly water-soluble monomer.But its solubility in water(～10g·L~(-1))is much higher than that of olefins(0.1～1g·L~(-1)).The solubilityof VC is an important parameter in suspension,emulsion and miniemulsionpolymerizations.The presence of emulsifier in aqueous medium will enhance the solubil-ity of VC.The solubility of VC depends not only on the types and concentration of theemulsifier,but also on the temperature and pressure.Unfortunately,the solubilities ofVC in emulsifier solutions are rarely reported in literatures.     

Acid precipitation coupled membrane-dispersion advanced oxidation process (MAOP) to treat crystallization mother liquor of pulp wastewater

Treatment to crystallization mother liquor containing high concentration of organic and inorganic substances is a challenge in zero liquid discharge of industrial wastewater. Acid precipitation coupled membrane-dispersion advanced oxidation process(MAOP) was proposed for organics degradation before salt crystallization by evaporation. With acid–MAOP treatment CODCrin mother liquor of pulping wastewater was eliminated by 55.2% from ultrahigh initial concentration up to 12,500 mg·L~(-1). The decolorization rate was 96.5%. Recovered salt was mainly NaCl(83.3 wt%) having whiteness 50 brighter than industrial baysalt of whiteness 45. The oxidation conditions were optimized as CO_3= 0.11 g·L~(-1) and C_(H_2O_2)= 2.0 g·L~(-1) with dispersing rate 0.53 ml·min~(-1) for 100 min reaction toward acidified liquor of p H = 2. Acidification has notably improved evaporation efficiency during crystallization. Addition of H_2O_2 made through membrane dispersion has eliminated hydroxyl radical "quench effect" and enhanced the degradation capacity, in particular, the breakage of carbon–chloride bonds(of both aliphatic and aromatic). As a result, the proposed coupling method has improved organic pollutant reduction so as the purity of salt from the wastewater mixture which can facilitate water and salt recycling in industry.     

Structural optimization of a settler via CFD simulation in a mixer-settler

This work is aimed at optimizing a settler structure in a mixer-settler.Two different aspects have been considered.Firstly,the flowcharacteristics of a settler have been examined by computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulation with various agitation speeds of the mixer,as well as organic phase volume fractions ranging from 0.075 to 0.6.The aqueous and organic phase turbulent flow fields were measured by particle image velocimetry(PIV) technique to verify the CFD simulation.Two organic phases with different physical properties were assessed in the CFD simulation to simulate the liquid-liquid systems related to rare earth element extraction,i.e.,0.072 mol·L~(-1) P507/kerosene and 1.8 mol·L~(-1) P507/kerosene.Secondly,the CFD simulation was carried out in a settler equipped with baffles.The effects of number and location of the baffle in the settler on flow features and entrainments of the aqueous and organic outlet were analyzed.Meanwhile,different settler/mixer volume ratios were also examined.By analyses and comparisons,an optimal design for settler was proposed.CFD can provide a significant guidance to better mixer-settler design.     

Recovery of carbon monoxide from flue gases by reactive absorption in ionic liquid imidazolium chlorocuprate(I):Mass transfer coefficients

Recovery of carbon monoxide from flue gases by selective absorption of carbon monoxide in an imidazolium chlorocuprate(I) ionic liquid is considered in this work as an alternative to the use of molecular volatile solvents such as aromatic hydrocarbons. The present work evaluates the CO mass transfer rates from the gas phase to the ionic liquid solutions in the absence of chemical reaction. To that end, carbon dioxide was employed as an inert model gas and absorption experiments were performed to assess the influence of different process variables in a batch reactor with flat gas–liquid interface. The experimental mass transfer coefficients showed significant var-iation with temperature, (3.4–10.9) × 10-7 m·s-1 between 293 and 313 K; stirring speed, (10.2–33.1) × 10-7 m·s-1 between 100 and 300 r·min-1;and concentration of copper(I), (6.6–10.2) × 10-7 m·s-1 between 0.25 and 2 mol·L-1. In addition, the mass transfer coefficients were eventually found to follow a poten-tial proportionality of the type kL∝μ-0.5 and the dimensionless correlation that makes the estimation of the mass transfer coefficients possible in the studied range of process variables was obtained:Sh=10-2.64·Re1.07·Sc0.75. These results constitute the first step in the kinetic analysis of the reaction between CO and imidazolium chlorocuprate(I) ionic liquid that determines the design of the separation units.     

The performance of activated carbon/NiFe2O4 magnetic composite to retain heavy metal ions from aqueous solution

A novel magnetic activated carbon composite(AC/NiF) was synthesized by a precipitation method and applied in retention of Cu(Ⅱ),and Zn(Ⅱ) ions from aqueous solutions.The impact of different sorption parameters such as:equilibration time,solution pH value,competing cations and ionic strength on the amount sorbed of Cu(Ⅱ),and Zn(Ⅱ) was clarified.Results illustrated that the magnetic composite had retention ability towards both metal ions significantly higher than that of activated carbon(AC).The magnetic composite exhibited an affinity to adsorb Cu(Ⅱ) higher than Zn(Ⅱ) ions.The maximum sorption capacities(Q_(max)) of the applied magnetic composite(AC/NiF)towards Cu(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ) were 105.8 and 75.1 mg·g~(-1),respectively.Retention of Cu(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ) was proposed to be achieved though an ion exchange and surface adsorption in neutral conditions,while precipitation was believed to be the relevant mechanism in their removal from basic solutions.The kinetic studies showed that sorption process followed the kinetics of pseudo-second-order reactions with rate constant of 3 × 10~(-3) and 2 × 10~(-3) min~(-1)for sorption of Cu(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ) onto AC/NiF composite.Removal of Cu(Ⅱ) slightly decreased with increasing the ionic strength of aqueous solution,using NaCl as a background electrolyte.In contrast,presence of Mn(Ⅱ),Mg(Ⅱ)and Co(Ⅱ) in reaction solutions highly depressed the sorption of Cu(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ) with a competing efficiency followed the order:Mg(Ⅱ) Mn(Ⅱ) Co(Ⅱ).The magnetic composite was rapidly recovered from aqueous solution by an external magnetic field,and effectively regenerated using 0.1 mol L~(-1) HCl and 0.1 mol L~(-1) FeCl_3 as eluents.Sorption of Cu(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ) onto the surface of AC/NiF composite occurred via a spontaneous reaction.And thermodynamically favorable process had ΔH~o values of 30.9 kJ·mol~(-1) and 19.7 kJ·mol~(-1),respectively.The results confirm that the magnetic composite can be viewed as a promising novel composite opens new opportunities for the attainment of required adsorption and operative magnetic separation.     

Design and manufacture of emulsion liquid membrane based on various amine extractants for separation and extraction of succinic acid from fermentation broth

The aim of this study was to design a new emulsion liquid membrane(ELM) system for the separation of succinic acid from aqueous solutions.The concentration of succinic acid varied from 20 to 60 mmol·L^-1.The prepared ELM system includes tributylamine(TBA) as a carrier,commercial kerosene as a solvent,Span 80 as a surfactant,and Na₂CO₃ as a stripping agent.In order to control the membrane swelling,different values of cyclohexanone were added to the membrane phase.T...     

Modeling the rate of corrosion of carbon steel using activated diethanolamine solutions for CO_2 absorption

A mechanistic model is developed to investigate the influence of an activator on the corrosion rate of carbon steel in the absorption processes of carbon dioxide(CO_2). Piperazine(PZ) is used as the activator in diethanolamine(DEA) aqueous solutions. The developed model for corrosion takes into consideration the effect of fluid flow,transfer of charge and diffusion of oxidizing agents and operating parameters like temperature, activator concentration, CO_2 loading and pH. The study consists of two major models: Vapor–liquid Equilibrium(VLE) model and electrochemical corrosion model. The electrolyte-NRTL equilibrium model was used for determination of concentration of chemical species in the bulk solution. The results of speciation were subsequently used for producing polarization curves and predicting the rate of corrosion occurring at the surface of metal. An increase in concentration of activator, increases the rate of corrosion of carbon steel in mixtures of activated DEA.     

Study on extraction kinetics of α-cyclopentylmandelic acid enantiomers with hydroxyethyl-β-cyclodextrin as chiral selector

In this work,the kinetic study on reactive extraction ofα-cyclopentylmandelic acid(α-CPMA)enantiomers was performed in a Lewis cell using hydroxyethyl-β-cyclodextrin(HE-β-CD)as chiral selector.The enantioselective complexation equilibrium between HE-β-CD andα-CPMA enantiomers was studied by phase solubility method.The important process parameters affecting the initial extraction rate were separately studied and the reaction rate equations were deduced.The optimal conditions for kinetic study were as follows:stirring speed of 75 r·min~(-1),interfacial area of 12.56 cm~2,pH of 2.5,initial HE-β-CD concentration of 0.05 mol·L~(-1),initialα-CPMA concentration of 5 mmol·L~(-1),and temperature of 278 K.The reaction has been found to be first order inα-CPMA and second order in HE-β-CD with the forward rate constants of 2.056×10~(-3)m~6·mol~(-2)·s~(-1)and 1.459×10~(-3)m~6·mol~(-2)·s~(-1)for(S)-α-CPMA and(R)-α-CPMA,respectively.The complexation equilibrium constants were evaluated as 61 L·mol~(-1) and 117 L·mol~(-1)for(S)-α-CPMA and(R)-α-CPMA,and the intrinsic enantioselectivity is estimated as 1.92.     

Kinetic degradation of amoxicillin by using the electro-Fenton process in the presence of a graphite rods from used batteries

This study reports the removal of amoxicillin(AMX) in aqueous media using the electro-Fenton process in the presence of a graphite cathode recovered from used batteries.The impact of the relevant parameters on the electro-Fenton process,namely the applied current intensity,the temperature,the initial concentration of AMX and the initial concentration of ferrous ions were investigated.The results showed that the optimal values were:I=600 mA,T=25℃,[AMX]_0=0.082 mmol·L~(-1) and [Fe~(2+])=1 mmol·L~(-1),leading to 95% degradation and 74% mineralization.The model parameters of AMX mineralization were determined using nonlinear methods,showing that it follows a pseudo-second-order kinetic.The Energy consumption(EC) calculated under the optimal values was found to be 0.79 kW·h·g~(-1) which was of the same order of magnitude of those reported in other findings;while it is noteworthy that the electrodes used in our study are of a lower cost.     

A study on simultaneous removal of NO and SO2 by using sodium persulfate aqueous scrubbing

Nitric oxide(NO) removal and sulfur dioxide(SO_2) removal by sodium persulfate(Na_2S_2O_8) were studied in a Bubble Column Reactor. The proposed reaction pathways of NO and SO_2 removal are discussed. The effects of temperatures(35–90 °C), Na_2S_2O_8(0.05–0.5 mol·L~(-1)), Fe SO4(0.5–5.0 m mol·L~(-1)) and H_2O_2(0.25 mol·L~(-1))on NO and SO_2 removal were investigated. The results indicated that increased persulfate concentration led to increase in NO removal at various temperatures. SO_2 was almost completely removed in the temperature range of 55–85 °C. Fe~(2+)accelerated persulfate activation and enhanced NO removal efficiency. At 0.2 mol·L~(-1) Na_2S_2O_8 and 0.5–1.0 mmol·L~(-1) Fe~(2+), NO removal of 93.5%–99% was obtained at 75–90 °C, SO_2 removal was higher than 99% at all temperatures. The addition of 0.25 mol·L~(-1) H_2O_2 into 0.2 mol·L~(-1) Na_2S_2O_8 solution promoted NO removal efficiency apparently until utterly decomposition of H2 O2, the SO_2 removal was as high as98.4% separately at 35 °C and 80 °C.     

A Reynolds mass flux model for gas separation process simulation:I. Modeling and validation

Separation process undertaken in packed columns often displays anisotropic turbulent mass diffusion. The aniso-tropic turbulent mass diffusion can be characterized rigorously by using the Reynolds mass flux (RMF) model. With the RMF model, the concentration and temperature as well as the velocity distributions can be simulated numerical y. The modeled Reynolds mass flux equation is adopted to close the turbulent mass transfer equation, while the modeled Reynolds heat flux and Reynolds stress equations are used to close the turbulent heat and mo-mentum transfer equations, so that the Boussinesq postulate and the isotropic assumption are abandoned. To val-idate the presented RMF model, simulation is carried out for CO2 absorption into aqueous NaOH solutions in a packed column (0.1 m id, packed with 12.7 mm Berl saddles up to a height of 6.55 m). The simulated results are compared with the experimental data and satisfactory agreement is found both in concentration and temper-ature distributions. The sequel Part II extends the model application to the simulation of an unsteady state ad-sorption process in a packed column.     

Simultaneous CO2 capture and thermochemical heat storage by modified carbide slag in coupled calcium looping and CaO/Ca(OH)2 cycles

The simultaneous CO_2 capture and heat storage performances of the modified carbide slag with by-product of biodiesel were investigated in the process coupled calcium looping and CaO/Ca(OH)_2 thermochemical heat storage using air as the heat transfer fluid. The modified carbide slag with by-product of biodiesel exhibits superior CO_2 capture and heat storage capacities in the coupled calcium looping and heat storage cycles. The hydration conversion and heat storage density of the modified carbide slag after 30 heat storage cycles are 0.65 mol·mol~(-1) and 1.14 GJ·t~(-1), respectively, which are 1.6 times as high as those of calcined carbide slag. The negative effect of CO_2 in air as the heat storage fluid on the heat storage capacity of the modified carbide slag is overcome by introducing CO_2 capture cycles. In addition, the CO_2 capture reactivity of the modified carbide slag after the multiple calcium looping cycles is enhanced by the introduction of heat storage cycles. By introducing 10 heat storage cycles after the 10 th and 15 th CO_2 capture cycles, the CO_2 capture capacities of the modified carbide slag are subsequently improved by 32%and 43%, respectively. The porous and loose structure of modified carbide slag reduces the diffusion resistances of CO_2 and steam in the material in the coupled process. The formed CaCO_3 in the modified carbide slag as a result of air as the heat transfer fluid in heat storage cycles decomposes to regenerate CaO in calcium looping cycles, which improves heat storage capacity. Therefore, the modified carbide slag with by-product of biodiesel seems promising in the coupled calcium looping and CaO/Ca(OH)_2 heat storage cycles.