Phase diagrams of ionic liquids-based aqueous biphasic systems as a platform for extraction processes

• Published in: The Journal of chemical thermodynamics Vol. 77; pp. 206 - 213
• Main Authors: Sintra, Tânia E., Cruz, Rafaela, Ventura, Sónia P.M., Coutinho, João A.P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2014
• Subjects: Anion; Aqueous biphasic systems; Cation; Ionic liquid; Ionic strength; Potassium salts; Aqueous biphasic systems; Potassium salts; Cation; Ionic strength; pH; Anion; Ionic liquid

•Novel ABS based in ionic liquids were determined as a platform for distinct extraction processes.•The effect of pH, IL cation core, alkyl side chain length, IL anion nature, and salt nature on the ABS formation was investigated.•The ability to form ABS increases with the pH and alkyl chain length f...