Single Droplet Mass Transfer Experiments for Acetic Acid Extraction with Triisooctylamine-Based Solvents

Matthäus Siebenhofer, Annika Grafschafter

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Abstract

Single droplet mass transfer of acetic acid from aqueous phase into triisooctylamine‐based solvents modified with the Lewis basic modifier tributyl phosphate and the diluent Shellsol T was investigated for applicability in solvent design. Solvent composition of triisooctylamine‐based solvent mixtures has a decisive effect on liquid‐liquid partition of acetic acid. The modifier is needed to correct acid association of the ammonium salt, while the diluent mainly affects the viscosity, the density, and the interfacial tension of the solvent. The results show that single droplet mass transfer is controlled by solvent viscosity.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages8
JournalChemie - Ingenieur - Technik
Volume91
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 8 Aug 2019

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