Creating efficient novel aqueous two-phase systems: Salting-out effect and high solubility of salt

Abstract

In light of the advantages of liquid-liquid extraction, it is important to reduce the mutual solubility of extractant and solvent in the liquid feed. Highly efficient novel aqueous two-phase systems composed of 2-propanol and water were created by the introduction of highly soluble salts at high salt concentrations. The water + 2-propanol + K2HPO4/K4P2O7 systems are recommended for the extraction of the value-added chemicals since they lead to trace amounts of 2-propanol in the aqueous phase and salt in the organic phase. The e-NRTL-RK model was employed to correlate the aqueous two-phase systems (organic phase and aqueous phase) with high accuracy. With the roles of the salting-out effects and the solubility of the salt in mind, we are able to exploit the highly efficient novel aqueous two-phase systems composed of 2-propanol, water, and other highly soluble salts.