Task Specific Chelating Ionic Liquids for Removal of Metal Ions from Aqueous Solution via Liquid/Liquid Extraction and Electrochemistry

Disclosed are methods of extracting metal ions using ionic liquids (ILs), IL complexes, and mixtures comprising an IL and a metal-chelating group. Also disclosed are IL complexes, and mixtures comprising an IL and a metal-chelating group. 

Researchers

Trevor Hatton / Paul Brown / Sahag Voskian

Departments: Department of Chemical Engineering
Technology Areas: Environmental Engineering: Water Treatment
Impact Areas: Sustainable Future

  • task specific chelating ionic liquids for removal of metal ions from aqueous solution via liquid/liquid extraction and electrochemistry
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