Sulfonato Complex Formation Rather than Sulfonate Binding in the Extraction of Base Metals with 2,2′-Biimidazole: Extraction and Complexation Studies

The application of a bidentate aromatic <i>N,N’</i>-donor ligand, 2,2′-biimidazole (BIIMH<sub>2</sub>), as an extractant in the form of 1-octyl-2,2′-biimidazole (OBIIMH) and related derivatives in the solvent extraction of base metal ions (Mg<sup>2+</sup>, Mn<s...

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Main Authors: Pulleng Moleko-Boyce, Eric C. Hosten, Zenixole R. Tshentu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Crystals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/13/9/1350