Degradation of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in an ultrasonic zero-valent zinc and activated carbon micro-electrolysis system
Abstract Increased attention has been given to the removal of ionic liquids (ILs) from natural water environments. In this work, 5 kinds of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazoliumtetrafluoroborate ([Cnmim][BF4] (n = 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)) ILs were degraded in an ultrasonic zero-valent zinc (ZVZ) and activated carbon...
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| description | Abstract Increased attention has been given to the removal of ionic liquids (ILs) from natural water environments. In this work, 5 kinds of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazoliumtetrafluoroborate ([Cnmim][BF4] (n = 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)) ILs were degraded in an ultrasonic zero-valent zinc (ZVZ) and activated carbon (AC) micro-electrolysis system. Optimization of degradation conditions and the degradation levels were studied by high performance liquid chromatography, the surface morphology of the ZVZ and AC changed before and after the reaction were observed by scanning electron microscope. The degradation intermediates were detected by gas chromatography- mass spectrometry and ion chromatography, and inferred the degradation pathway. The degradation effect of [C4mim][BF4] was best with ultrasonic assistance, pH 3 and an AC/ZVZ ratio of 1:1. The degradation of [Cnmim][BF4] in aqueous solution exceeded 91.7% in 120 min, and the mineralization level exceeded 88.9%. The surface of smooth and dense ZVZ particles became loose flocculent and the porous surface of AC became larger and rougher after reaction. The degradation pathway suggested that the imidazolium ring was sulfurized or oxidized, and then the ring was opened to form N-alkyl formamide and N-methyl formamide. ZVZ/AC micro-electrolysis combined with ultrasonic irradiation is an effective method to remove ILs, which provides new insight into IL degradation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-25a282186272462794f0b661f14c0f3f2023-02-05T12:08:33ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222023-02-0113111210.1038/s41598-023-28237-4Degradation of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in an ultrasonic zero-valent zinc and activated carbon micro-electrolysis systemPing Lyu0Wan Guo1Hang Qi2Xiang Yuan3Jinqi Ma4Xingmin Xu5Haimei Zhou6Faculty of Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and TechnologyAbstract Increased attention has been given to the removal of ionic liquids (ILs) from natural water environments. In this work, 5 kinds of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazoliumtetrafluoroborate ([Cnmim][BF4] (n = 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)) ILs were degraded in an ultrasonic zero-valent zinc (ZVZ) and activated carbon (AC) micro-electrolysis system. Optimization of degradation conditions and the degradation levels were studied by high performance liquid chromatography, the surface morphology of the ZVZ and AC changed before and after the reaction were observed by scanning electron microscope. The degradation intermediates were detected by gas chromatography- mass spectrometry and ion chromatography, and inferred the degradation pathway. The degradation effect of [C4mim][BF4] was best with ultrasonic assistance, pH 3 and an AC/ZVZ ratio of 1:1. The degradation of [Cnmim][BF4] in aqueous solution exceeded 91.7% in 120 min, and the mineralization level exceeded 88.9%. The surface of smooth and dense ZVZ particles became loose flocculent and the porous surface of AC became larger and rougher after reaction. The degradation pathway suggested that the imidazolium ring was sulfurized or oxidized, and then the ring was opened to form N-alkyl formamide and N-methyl formamide. ZVZ/AC micro-electrolysis combined with ultrasonic irradiation is an effective method to remove ILs, which provides new insight into IL degradation.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-28237-4 |
| spellingShingle | Ping Lyu Wan Guo Hang Qi Xiang Yuan Jinqi Ma Xingmin Xu Haimei Zhou Degradation of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in an ultrasonic zero-valent zinc and activated carbon micro-electrolysis system Scientific Reports |
| title | Degradation of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in an ultrasonic zero-valent zinc and activated carbon micro-electrolysis system |
| title_full | Degradation of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in an ultrasonic zero-valent zinc and activated carbon micro-electrolysis system |
| title_fullStr | Degradation of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in an ultrasonic zero-valent zinc and activated carbon micro-electrolysis system |
| title_full_unstemmed | Degradation of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in an ultrasonic zero-valent zinc and activated carbon micro-electrolysis system |
| title_short | Degradation of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in an ultrasonic zero-valent zinc and activated carbon micro-electrolysis system |
| title_sort | degradation of 1 alkyl 3 methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate in an ultrasonic zero valent zinc and activated carbon micro electrolysis system |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-28237-4 |
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