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Applications of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Separation Processes for the Circular Economy

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Separation Processes".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 April 2023) | Viewed by 4661

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Dr. Andrea Melchior

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Chemical Technologies Laboratories, Dipartimento Politecnico di Ingegneria & Architettura, University of Udine, I-33100 Udine, Italy
Interests: thermodynamics of complex formation; metal ions adsorption; metal ions in ionic liquids; molecular dynamics simulations; lanthanide complexes for luminescent sensing
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Dear Colleagues,

Over the last two decades, ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DES) have been the subject of intense research due to the numerous industrial and technological applications which can benefit from their peculiar physical and chemical properties. In particular, the application of ionic liquids for separations and extractions has been one of the most studied, as they are considered “green” alternatives to conventional volatile organic solvents. In addition, as their physical–chemical properties can be finely tuned by altering their chemical structure, it is possible to systematically optimize the efficiency and selectivity of the separation process. More recently, DES emerged as an alternative to both organic solvents and ILs as they have some of the useful properties of the latter, but at the same time, they have lower toxicity, higher bio-degradability and lower production costs.

The Processes Special Issue on “Applications of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents in separation processes for the circular economy” will collect high-quality works on the latest advances in the application of such solvents in chemical separations. This Special Issue will include both applied and fundamental studies on the application of ILs and DES in separations aimed at achieving sustainable use of natural resources and circular re-use of materials from end-of-life devices to industrial and agricultural byproducts. The topics of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:

  • Basic studies on thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of separations using DES and ILs;
  • Critical raw-material recycling by selective extraction and separation from secondary sources;
  • Recovery of added-value compounds from biomass;
  • Computational modelling studies of ILs and DES, dissolution, transport and separation processes;
  • Applications in industrial contexts and process design;
  • Engineering aspects of separation processes employing ILs and DES.

It is my great pleasure to invite you to contribute a manuscript to this Special Issue; we will accept full papers, communications or reviews.

Dr. Andrea Melchior
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • separations
  • extractions
  • metals
  • critical raw materials
  • biomass
  • thermodynamics
  • kinetics
  • chemical engineering
  • ionic liquids
  • deep eutectic solvents
  • circular economy

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Point Source Capture of Methane Using Ionic Liquids in Packed Bed Absorbers/Strippers: Experimental and Modelling
by Hamid Reza Rahimpour, Jafar Zanganeh and Behdad Moghtaderi
Processes 2024, 12(3), 596; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12030596 - 16 Mar 2024
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Fugitive methane emissions from the mining industry, particularly so-called ventilation air methane (VAM) emissions, are considered among the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. VAM emissions not only contribute to the global warming but also pose a significant hazard to mining safety [...] Read more.
Fugitive methane emissions from the mining industry, particularly so-called ventilation air methane (VAM) emissions, are considered among the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. VAM emissions not only contribute to the global warming but also pose a significant hazard to mining safety due to the risk of accidental fires and explosions. This research presents a novel approach that investigates the capture of CH4 in a controlled environment using 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis (trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide [BMIM][TF2N] ionic liquid (IL), which is an environmentally friendly solvent. The experimental and modelling results confirm that CH4 absorption in [BMIM][TF2N], in a packed column, can be a promising technique for capturing CH4 from point sources, particularly the outlet streams of ventilation shafts in underground coal mines, which typically accounts for <1% v/v of the flow. This study assessed the effectiveness of CH4 removal in a packed bed column by testing various factors such as absorption temperature, liquid and gas flow rates, flow pattern, packing size, desorption temperature, and desorption pressure. According to the optimisation results, the following parameters can be used to achieve a CH4 removal efficiency of 23.8%: a gas flow rate of 0.1 L/min, a liquid flow rate of 0.5 L/min, a packing diameter of 6 mm, and absorption and desorption temperatures of 303 K and 403.15 K, respectively. Additionally, the experimental results indicated that ILs could concentrate CH4 in the simulated VAM stream by approximately 4 fold. It is important to note that the efficiency of CH4 removal was determined to be 3.5-fold higher compared to that of N2. Consequently, even though the VAM stream primarily contains N2, the IL used in the same stream shows a notably superior capacity for removing CH4 compared to N2. Furthermore, CH4 absorption with [BMIM][TF2N] is based on physical interactions, leading to reduced energy requirements for regeneration. These findings validate the method’s effectiveness in mitigating CH4 emissions within the mining sector and enabling the concentration of VAM through a secure and energy-efficient procedure. Full article
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Abatement of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) Using Ionic Liquids: A Review of Experimental Methods and Modelling Approaches
by Hamid Reza Rahimpour, Jafar Zanganeh and Behdad Moghtaderi
Processes 2023, 11(5), 1496; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11051496 - 15 May 2023
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Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) refers to the release of fugitive methane (CH4) emissions into the atmosphere during underground coal mining operations. Growing concerns regarding the greenhouse effects of CH4 have led to a worldwide effort in developing efficient and cost-effective [...] Read more.
Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) refers to the release of fugitive methane (CH4) emissions into the atmosphere during underground coal mining operations. Growing concerns regarding the greenhouse effects of CH4 have led to a worldwide effort in developing efficient and cost-effective methods of capturing CH4. Among these, absorption-based processes, particularly those using Ionic Liquids (ILs) are appealing due to their advantages over conventional methods. In this study, the solubility of CH4 in various ILs, expressed by Henry’s law constant, is first reviewed by examining a wide range of experimental techniques. This is followed by a review of thermodynamic modelling tools such as the extended Henry’s law model, extended Pitzer’s model, Peng–Robinson (PR) equation of state, and Krichevsky−Kasarnovsky (KK) equation of state as well as computational (Artificial Neural Network) modelling approaches. The comprehensive analysis presented in this paper aims to provide a deeper understanding of the factors that significantly influence the process of interest. Furthermore, the study provides a critical examination of recent advancements and innovations in CH4 capture by ILs. ILs, in general, have a higher selectivity for methane compared to conventional solvents. This means that ILs can remove methane more effectively from VAM, resulting in a higher purity of the recovered methane. Overall, ILs offer several advantages over conventional solvents for the after treatment of VAM. They are more selective, less volatile, have a wider temperature range, are chemically stable, and can be made from renewable materials. As a result of their many advantages, ILs are becoming increasingly popular for the after treatment of VAM. They offer a more sustainable, efficient, and safe alternative to conventional solvents, and they are likely to continue gaining market share in the coming years. Full article
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