Optimization of hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane operating parameters for levulinic acid separation: Modeling and experimental investigation

Hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane (HFSLM) is a highly promising technology for the separation of levulinic acid (LA), which is one of the leading biomass products. This process is particularly advantageous for industrial-scale applications due to its capability for continuous extraction and bac...

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Main Authors: Rajendaren, Vikneswary, Syed Mohd Saufi, Tuan Chik, Mior Ahmad Khushairi, Mohd Zahari
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author Rajendaren, Vikneswary
Syed Mohd Saufi, Tuan Chik
Mior Ahmad Khushairi, Mohd Zahari
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Syed Mohd Saufi, Tuan Chik
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description Hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane (HFSLM) is a highly promising technology for the separation of levulinic acid (LA), which is one of the leading biomass products. This process is particularly advantageous for industrial-scale applications due to its capability for continuous extraction and back extraction within a single operational device. This study employed HFSLM for the extraction of LA from an aqueous solution. To optimize HFSLM performance, response surface methodology with central composite face-centered (CCF) design was used to fine-tune three key factors: the concentration of trioctylamine (TOA) as a carrier, the concentration of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) as a stripping agent, and the concentration of LA in the feed solution. The ideal operating conditions for HFSLM were determined to be 0.32 M TOA, 0.77 M NaOH, and 10.08 g/L LA, resulting in the highest LA extraction efficiency of 74.82 % ± 3.83 %. The study also investigated the mass transfer mechanisms within the HFSLM system. Key parameters such as the extraction equilibrium constant (Kex), stripping equilibrium constant (Kst), distribution ratio (D), aqueous mass transfer coefficient (kf), and membrane mass transfer coefficient (km) were determined. The km value, measured at 5.1012 × 10−3 cm/s, exceeded the kf value of 0.6613 × 10−3 cm/s, indicating that the rate-limiting step in LA transport occurred during its diffusion through the film layer separating the feed and organic phases. A new mathematical diffusion flux model focusing on the extraction side of the liquid membrane system was developed to estimate the concentration of LA at different times. The model offers valuable insights into the transport mechanisms during LA extraction using HFSLM and can serve as a benchmark for integrating HFSLM into actual biomass processing.
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spelling UMPir416352024-06-20T07:36:55Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41635/ Optimization of hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane operating parameters for levulinic acid separation: Modeling and experimental investigation Rajendaren, Vikneswary Syed Mohd Saufi, Tuan Chik Mior Ahmad Khushairi, Mohd Zahari QD Chemistry TP Chemical technology Hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane (HFSLM) is a highly promising technology for the separation of levulinic acid (LA), which is one of the leading biomass products. This process is particularly advantageous for industrial-scale applications due to its capability for continuous extraction and back extraction within a single operational device. This study employed HFSLM for the extraction of LA from an aqueous solution. To optimize HFSLM performance, response surface methodology with central composite face-centered (CCF) design was used to fine-tune three key factors: the concentration of trioctylamine (TOA) as a carrier, the concentration of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) as a stripping agent, and the concentration of LA in the feed solution. The ideal operating conditions for HFSLM were determined to be 0.32 M TOA, 0.77 M NaOH, and 10.08 g/L LA, resulting in the highest LA extraction efficiency of 74.82 % ± 3.83 %. The study also investigated the mass transfer mechanisms within the HFSLM system. Key parameters such as the extraction equilibrium constant (Kex), stripping equilibrium constant (Kst), distribution ratio (D), aqueous mass transfer coefficient (kf), and membrane mass transfer coefficient (km) were determined. The km value, measured at 5.1012 × 10−3 cm/s, exceeded the kf value of 0.6613 × 10−3 cm/s, indicating that the rate-limiting step in LA transport occurred during its diffusion through the film layer separating the feed and organic phases. A new mathematical diffusion flux model focusing on the extraction side of the liquid membrane system was developed to estimate the concentration of LA at different times. The model offers valuable insights into the transport mechanisms during LA extraction using HFSLM and can serve as a benchmark for integrating HFSLM into actual biomass processing. Elsevier 2024-02 Article PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41635/1/Optimization%20of%20hollow%20fiber-supported%20liquid%20membrane%20operating%20parameters_ABST.pdf pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41635/2/Optimization%20of%20hollow%20fiber-supported%20liquid%20membrane%20operating%20parameters.pdf Rajendaren, Vikneswary and Syed Mohd Saufi, Tuan Chik and Mior Ahmad Khushairi, Mohd Zahari (2024) Optimization of hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane operating parameters for levulinic acid separation: Modeling and experimental investigation. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 58 (104927). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2214-7144. (Published) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.104927 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.104927
spellingShingle QD Chemistry
TP Chemical technology
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Syed Mohd Saufi, Tuan Chik
Mior Ahmad Khushairi, Mohd Zahari
Optimization of hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane operating parameters for levulinic acid separation: Modeling and experimental investigation
title Optimization of hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane operating parameters for levulinic acid separation: Modeling and experimental investigation
title_full Optimization of hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane operating parameters for levulinic acid separation: Modeling and experimental investigation
title_fullStr Optimization of hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane operating parameters for levulinic acid separation: Modeling and experimental investigation
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane operating parameters for levulinic acid separation: Modeling and experimental investigation
title_short Optimization of hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane operating parameters for levulinic acid separation: Modeling and experimental investigation
title_sort optimization of hollow fiber supported liquid membrane operating parameters for levulinic acid separation modeling and experimental investigation
topic QD Chemistry
TP Chemical technology
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