Use Of Ultrasound Irradiation Research Articles

Hydrogen-based sono-hybrid catalytic degradation and mitigation of industrially-originated dye-based pollutants

Hazardous pollutants in water bodies have increased global concern due to their considerable toxicity and threat to the environmental matrices. Conventional remediation approaches are futile for eliminating various toxic dyes and other related pollutants. Regulations compliances for wastewater expulsion have forced scientists to either introduce new methods or upgrade present technologies to attain operative deprivation and mineralization of pollutants. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) relying on the generation of highly reactive oxidizing radicals, like •O, and •OH are considered efficient to attain high mineralization of a large number of dye pollutants and many other organic contaminants. Compared to conventional AOPs, including photocatalysis, Fenton, photo-ferrioxalate, ozone/UV, ozonation, H2O2/UV, etc., sonolysis is a comparatively newer AOP that implicates the use of ultrasound irradiation for generating oxidizing radicals, leading to the degradation of recalcitrant dyes. Due to no chemical catalyst requirement and being executed at ambient pressure and temperature, ultrasound-assisted AOPs have become robust hybrid AOPs to degrade environmental contaminants. Ultrasound treatments to mitigate pollutants are important because of the cavitation phenomenon. This review focuses on the degradation of dyes through ultrasound-based advanced oxidation processes. Firstly, we have described the ecotoxicity and health hazards of dye pollutants, then different sono-based methods such as sono-hybrid Fenton (US + Fe+2/H2O2), Fenton like (Fe+3/H2O2) process, sono-hybrid photo-Fenton process (US + Fe2+/H2O2/UV system, sono-hybrid hydrogen peroxide (US + H2O2), sono-hybrid catalytic (photo/electro) processes have been examined in details for their efficacy for degradation of dyes in wastewater. Future perspectives of ultrasound-assisted AOPs for dyes removal have also been discussed.

Fabrication of ZiF-8 metal organic framework (MOFs)-based CuO-ZnO photocatalyst with enhanced solar-light-driven property for degradation of organic dyes

In this study, CuO-ZnO/ZiF-8 was successfully synthesized with different percentages of ZiF-8 Metal-organic Framework (MOF) via ultrasound assisted precipitation method. The physic-chemical properties of the samples were studied by XRD, FESEM, EDX, BET-BJH, FTIR, DRS, and pH pzc techniques. The results showed that the CuO-ZnO/ZiF-8 (20) sample possesses high photocatalytic activity with 98.1% removal of 80 ppm AO7 in 100 min. It could be attributed to the increases the surface area, the pore volume, and pore diameter, as well as efficient homogenous distribution of active sites due to the use of ultrasound irradiation. Furthermore, the presence of ZiF-8 increases light absorption and reduces the recombination rate of electron-hole pairs. • Successfully synthesis of CuO-ZnO/ZiF-8 by ultrasonic assisted precipitation method. • Promising physicochemical and optical properties of the synthesized nanocomposites. • High photocatalytic activity of CuO-ZnO/ZiF-8 (20) (98.1% degradation of AO7) • Investigation of the effective operating parameters on AO7 photodegradation performance. In this research, novel CuO-ZnO/ZiF-8 metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) photocatalyst with different mass percentages of ZiF-8 were prepared for water purification applications under visible light. The precipitation method was used to synthesize CuO-ZnO/ZiF-8 photocatalysts. Some techniques, including XRD, FESEM, EDX, BET-BJH, FTIR, DRS, and pH pzc, were performed to determine the structural, chemical, and optical properties of the prepared samples. DRS analysis represented that CuO-ZnO/ZiF-8(20) had narrower band gap energy compared to CuO-ZnO and ZiF-8. Also, BET-BJH analysis results showed that CuO-ZnO had a low surface area that impeded the absorption of pollutant molecules. In contrast, the CuO-ZnO/ZiF-8(20) sample, due to the presence of ZiF-8, had a high specific surface area which enabled higher pollutant adsorption on the photocatalyst surface. Moreover, the synthesized samples were evaluated for the solar-light-driven removal of different organic dyes, such as Acid Orange 7, Methylene blue, and Malachite green. The tremendously enhanced photocatalytic activity under the simulated solar light with 98.1% removal of AO7 was observed over CuO-ZnO/ZiF-8(20) sample. Then, the effect of initial solution pH as an essential factor on photocatalytic activity was investigated. Finally, the reaction mechanism of AO7 degradation over CuO-ZnO/ZiF-8(20) was proposed.

Green Synthesis of Five- and Six-membered N-heterocycles by Ultrasonic Irradiation in Aqueous Media

Five- and six-membered N-heterocyclic compounds play an important role in medicinal chemistry and the development of new drugs. There is a constant demand for the development of novel biologically potent compounds, and there is also an increasing pressure to develop alternative and more sustainable synthetic methodologies following the Green Chemistry principles. Thus, the present review aims to compile the latest progress in the use of ultrasound irradiation in water conditions to mediate the synthesis of five- and six-membered N-heterocyclic compounds in an environmentally benign manner.

Novel Bis- and Mono-Pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine and Purine Derivatives: Synthesis, Computational Analysis and Antiproliferative Evaluation.

Novel symmetrical bis-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines and bis-purines and their monomers were synthesized and evaluated for their antiproliferative activity in human lung adenocarcinoma (A549), cervical carcinoma (HeLa), ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma (CFPAC-1) and metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma (SW620) cells. The use of ultrasound irradiation as alternative energy input in Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) shortened the reaction time, increased the reaction efficiency and led to the formation of exclusively symmetric bis-heterocycles. DFT calculations showed that triazole formation is exceedingly exergonic and confirmed that the presence of Cu(I) ions is required to overcome high kinetic requirements and allow the reaction to proceed. The influence of various linkers and 6-substituted purine and regioisomeric 7-deazapurine on their cytostatic activity was revealed. Among all the evaluated compounds, the 4-chloropyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine monomer 5f with 4,4′-bis(oxymethylene)biphenyl had the most pronounced, although not selective, growth-inhibitory effect on pancreatic adenocarcinoma (CFPAC-1) cells (IC50 = 0.79 µM). Annexin V assay results revealed that its strong growth inhibitory activity against CFPAC-1 cells could be associated with induction of apoptosis and primary necrosis. Further structural optimization of bis-chloropyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine with aromatic linker is required to develop novel efficient and non-toxic agent against pancreatic cancer.

Intensification of Enzymatic Synthesis of Decyl Oleate Using Ultrasound in Solvent Free System: Kinetic, Thermodynamic and Physicochemical Study.

The present study evaluates the potential use of ultrasound irradiation to synthesize decyl oleate using Fermase CALBTM10000 under the solvent-free system (SFS). The optimal condition to achieve a maximum yield of 97.14% was found to be 1:2 oleic acid:decanol ratio, 1.8% (w/w) enzyme loading, 45°C temperature, 200 rpm agitation speed, 50 W power input, 50% duty cycle, 22 kHz frequency and reaction time of 25 minutes. The thermodynamic study was done to determine the change in entropy, Gibb's free energy, and change in enthalpy at various temperatures. The experimental results and kinetic study showed that the reaction followed ordered bi-bi model with kinetic parameters as rate of reaction (V max ) = 35.02 M/min/g catalyst, Michaelis constant for acid (K A ) = 34.47 M, Michaelis constant for alcohol (K B ) = 3.31 M, Inhibition constant (Ki) = 4542.4 M and sum of square error (SSE) = 0.000334. The application of ultrasound irradiation combined with biocatalyst and the absence of solvent intensified the process compared to the traditional stirring method using hexane as solvent.

Persulfate activation by modified red mud for the oxidation of antibiotic sulfamethoxazole in water

Different pre-conditioning treatments were evaluated in order to stabilize red mud, a waste product from bauxite processing, for obtaining heterogeneous catalysts (named as B1–B3) that can be employed as suitable activators of sodium persulfate (SPS) for the degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX), a model antibiotic, in water. The presence of Fe3O4 in the composition of the catalysts was found to be a key factor for a suitable activation of SPS, according to the XPS measurements. The oxidation of SMX was successfully fitted to a pseudo-first-order kinetic model (r2 > 0.96), obtaining a 68% removal after 180 min when 0.8 mg/L of SMX was oxidized with 2 g/L of SPS and 2 g/L of catalyst B3. The presence of organic and/or inorganic constituents in the water matrix significantly hindered the degradation rate of SMX, the apparent kinetic constants being from 2 to 3 times lower than that determined in ultrapure water test. The use of ultrasound irradiation coupled to the addition of B3 catalyst improved importantly the SMX oxidation in real aqueous matrices, thus attaining values of removal which almost triplicated the ones obtained in absence of ultrasounds.

ULTRASOUND ASSISTED GREEN SYNTHESIS OF 2-FURAN-2-YL-4H-CHROMEN-4-ONES FROM CHALCONES

Objective: To report the ultrasound-assisted synthesis of some bioactive 2-furan-2-yl-4H-chromen-4-one derivatives
 Methods: Oxidative cyclization of chalcones using iodine in dimethyl sulfoxide for the synthesis.
 Results: Some bioactive 2-furan-2-yl-4H-chromen-4-one derivatives were synthesized from corresponding chalcones in the presence of iodine in dimethyl sulfoxide under ultrasound irradiation at ambient reaction conditions.
 Conclusion: The use of ultrasound irradiation gave the advantages of higher yields, lower reaction time and simplicity compared to conventional methods for the synthesis of 2-furan-2-yl-4H-chromen-4-one derivatives.

Use of ultrasound irradiation during acid etching of the 2024 aluminum alloy: Effect on corrosion resistance after anodization.

While aluminum alloys are widely used in industrial applications, their protection by anodization as surface treatment always requires a preparation step by alkaline or acid etching. In this paper, use of ultrasound during the acid etching step on the 2024 aluminum alloy was investigated. Etching rate, calculated as of weight loss, was measured under ultrasound irradiation, and compared to silent conditions. The etched surface was characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). Surface treatment was performed up to the final anodization step samples, and their final properties were evaluated as a function of various pre-treatments, including acid etching under ultrasound. The main evaluation concerned anticorrosion properties through electrochemical tests: polarization measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in NaCl solution. Finally, use of ultrasound irradiation during acid preparation induced a beneficial effect on the corrosion performance of the anodic layer.

Ultrasound-assisted electro-oxidation of Methylene blue dye using new Zn3(PO4)2 based electrode prepared by electro-deposition

This work aims studying the influence of mass transfer during electrochemical oxidation of Methylene blue (MB) onto new Zn 3 (PO 4 ) 2 based electrode. The prepared Zn 3 (PO 4 ) 2 electrode was characterized using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-Ray Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The experimental results showed that the electrochemical oxidation of Methylene blue (MB) using Zn 3 (PO 4 ) 2 electrode was influenced by the mode of mass transport. The use of ultrasound irradiation instead of classic stirring increases the MB removal by +51.4%.

Synthesis of Five-Membered Heterocycles Containing Nitrogen Heteroatom Under Ultrasonic Irradiation

Ultrasonic irradiation is employed to accelerate organic reactions. Under sonication reduced time, good selectivity, excellent yield, and milder conditions were observed for many organic reactions. Ultrasonic reactions are increasingly used as green, clean, and environment-friendly methods in organic synthesis in terms of energy conservation and waste minimization. The use of ultrasound irradiation is increasing in coming years. The use of ultrasound irradiation in the synthesis of five-membered N-heterocycles is depicted in the present review article.

Magnetic cobalt ferrite nanoparticles functionalized with citric acid as a green nanocatalyst for one-pot three-component sonochemical synthesis of substituted 3-pyrrolin-2-ones

A clean, convenient and facile approach for one-pot ultrasonic assisted synthesis of substituted 3-pyrrolin-2-ones from diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate, aniline and aldehyde derivatives is described. The reactions were carried out in the presence of an efficient, green and reusable acidic nanocatalyst, magnetic cobalt ferrite nanoparticles functionalized with citric acid (CoFe2O4@CA), with high yields under mild conditions. Also, use of ultrasound irradiation made this approach an attractive protocol for the synthesis of these products. The method has been successful in achieving the green chemistry objective. An energy efficient protocol using ultrasound irradiation instead of conventional heating or stirring and use of ethanol as a non-hazardous, inexpensive and green solvent in the one-step reaction against sequential reaction steps thus combining the features of both economic and environmental advantages. In this research, magnetic cobalt ferrite nanoparticles functionalized with citric acid (CoFe2O4@CA) catalyzed synthesis of substituted 3-pyrrolin-2-ones under ultrasonic irradiation via a practical and environmentally benign one-pot three-component protocol.

Beneficial use of ultrasound irradiation in synthesis of beta-clinoptilolite composite used in heavy oil upgrading process.

A novel beta–clinoptilolite composite was prepared from beta zeolite and alkaline treated clinoptilolite by employing conventional and sonicated mixing procedures. Parent and prepared catalysts were characterized by XRD, FE-SEM, N2 adsorption–desorption and NH3-TPD analyses. Prepared composite of beta zeolite and treated clinoptilolite exhibited improved structural properties especially upon sonicated mixing procedure. Employing ultrasound irradiation notably improved beta distribution in the composite and increased mesoporous volume and specific surface area from 0.245 cm3 g−1 and 171.3 m2 g−1 in conventionally mixed composite to 0.353 cm3 g−1 and 232.9 m2 g−1 in sonicated sample. Catalytic performance of prepared composite was evaluated in heavy oil upgrading process in a continuous fixed bed apparatus. Liquid product was specified by conducting SIMDIS-GC and GC/MS analyses. Spent catalysts were characterized by TGA, FTIR and XRD. Beta–clinoptilolite composite containing only 30 wt% of beta zeolite, exhibited similar performance to beta zeolite catalyst by resulting 75.3% viscosity reduction while producing lower amount of coke. Amount of light hydrocarbons produced over beta–clinoptilolite composite was 33.51 wt% while beta zeolite catalyst produced 35.58 wt% light hydrocarbons in upgrading process. Ultrasound irradiated composite showed more stable structure in catalytic cracking procedure compared to conventionally mixed composite. After 5 h time on stream, relative crystallinity of clinoptilolite phase in the conventionally mixed composite was reduced by 34.5% while sonicated sample remarkably preserved its structure during the reaction and only 1% reduction occurred for this sample.

Development of cyclodextrin-based extract of Lotus corniculatus as a potential substrate reduction therapy in mucopolysaccharidoses type III

A novel sustainable and eco-friendly procedure simultaneously combining the use of ultrasound irradiation and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) complexation was used to extract phytochemicals from Lotus corniculatus and to prepare flavonoid rich extract having potential as substrate reduction therapy of mucopolysaccharidosis type III (MPS III), a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder. For that instance, Box-Behnken design and response surface methodology was employed to statistically assess the influence of HPβCD concentration, ultrasonic power, and extraction time on the total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids, total phenolic acids and radical scavenging activity (RSA) of the extracts prepared, chosen as the responses indicative of the product quality and performance. The potential of such optimised extract to modulate accumulation of gylcosoaminoglycans (GAGs) was evaluated on the fibroblast obtained from patients suffering from MPS type III. Optimized extract prepared by 45 min extraction using HPβCD at concentration of 20 mM and ultrasonic irradiation of 648 W was rich in flavonoids (1.36 mg/mL) and showed notable RSA of 1.04 mg/mL. Freeze-dried extract, at concentration of 3 and 6 µg/mL, reduced GAG levels in skin fibroblasts by 33.97 and 50.08%, respectively, without any toxic effects at given doses, showing a potential to be considered as a part of the substrate reduction therapy of MPS III.

Biodiesel by Transesterification of Rapeseed Oil Using Ultrasound: A Kinetic Study of Base-Catalysed Reactions

The objective of this work was to study the acceleration that ultrasound causes in the rate of biodiesel transesterification reactions. The effect of different operating variables, such as ultrasound power, catalyst (KOH) concentration and methanol:oil molar ratio, was studied. The evolution of the process was followed by gas chromatography, determining the concentration of methyl esters at different reaction times. The biodiesel was characterized by its density, viscosity, saponification and iodine values, acidity index, water content, flash and combustion points, cetane index and cold filter plugging point (CFPP), according to EN 14214 standard. High methyl ester yield and fast reaction rates were obtained in short reaction times. Ultrasound power and catalyst concentration had a positive effect on the yield and the reaction rate. The methanol:oil molar ratio also increased the yield of the reaction, but negatively influenced the process rate. The reaction followed a pseudo-first order kinetic model and the rate constants at several temperatures were determined. The activation energy was also determined using the Arrhenius equation. The main conclusion of this work is that the use of ultrasound irradiation did not require any additional heating, which could represent an energy savings for biodiesel manufacture.

Oxone®-mediated direct arylselenylation of imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and 1H-pyrazoles

Oxone mediated reaction of imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and 1H-pyrazole derivatives with diaryl diselenides is presented here. The methodology represents an efficient and simple protocol for carrying out the selective synthesis of 5-arylselanyl-imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles, 3-arylselanyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and 4-arylselanyl-1H-pyrazoles in high yields using a stable, nontoxic and cheap oxidant. The reactions were conducted at 60 °C in air using acetonitrile as solvent. Alternatively, the use of ultrasound irradiation is presented as a tool for fast and efficient energy transfer that significantly reduced the reaction time.

Use of ultrasound irradiation to inactivate Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in effluents from municipal wastewater treatment plants

Water reuse is currently considered an innovative way to addressing water shortage that can provide significant economic, social and environmental benefits, particularly -but not exclusively- in water deficient areas. The potential transmission of infectious diseases is the most common concern in relation to water reclamation. Cryptosporidium is an important genus of protozoan enteropathogens that infect a wide range of vertebrate hosts, including humans. The infective form (oocyst) is highly resistant to the environmental conditions and disinfection treatments. Consequently, Cryptosporidium is the most common etiological agent identified in waterborne outbreaks attributed to parasitic protozoa worldwide. The present study evaluates the efficacy of ultrasound disinfection, at three power levels (60, 80 and 100 W), pulsed at 50% or in continuous mode, for inactivating the waterborne protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium parvum in simulated and real effluents from municipal wastewater treatment plants (MWTPs). Overall interpretation of the results shows that the application of ultrasound irradiation at 80 W power in continuous mode for an exposure time of 10 min drastically reduced the viability of C. parvum. Thus, oocyst viabilities of 4.16 ± 1.93%; 1.29 ± 0.86%; 3.16 ± 0.69%; and 3.15 ± 0.87% were obtained in distilled water, simulated, real and filtered MWTP effluents, respectively (vs 98.57 ± 0.01%, initial oocyst viability), as determined using inclusion/exclusion of the fluorogenic vital dye propidium iodide, an indicator of the integrity of the oocyst wall. Independently of the mode used (pulsed/continuous) and at 80 W power, higher level of oocyst inactivation was detected in MWTP effluents than in distilled water used as a control solution, may be due to the differences in the chemical composition of the samples. Comparison of the results obtained in both modes showed that use of the continuous mode yielded significantly lower oocyst viability. However, when the Dose parameter was considered (energy per volume unit), no statistically significant differences in oocyst viability were observed in relation to the type of mode used. The results demonstrate that ultrasound technology represents a promising alternative to the disinfection methods (ultraviolet irradiation and chlorine products) currently used in water reclamation as it drastically reduces the survival of Cryptosporidium oocysts, without changing the chemical composition of the water or producing toxic by-products.

A capable cobalt nano‐catalyst for the N‐formylation of various amines and its biological activity studies

The Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (Fe3O4 MNPs) were modified with 1,10‐phenanthroline‐5,6‐diol and the relevant Co complex (Fe3O4@Phendiol@Co) synthesized as a nano‐magnetic heterogeneous catalyst to be used for the N‐formylation of various amines at room temperature under solvent‐free conditions. Also, in order to find the better concept of the catalyst role, the N‐formylation reaction was carried out by the use of ultrasound irradiation in the absence of the Co nano‐catalyst and the results were compared. The catalyst characterized by different methods such as the elemental analysis (CHN), ICP, FT‐IR, XRD, EDX, SEM, TEM, TG‐DTA, VSM and XPS. In addition, the antioxidant and the antibacterial activities of the Fe3O4@Phendiol@Co nano‐catalyst and its Phendiol ligand were in vitro screened by 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging and disc diffusion methods. Results showed that they possess strong antioxidant activity (IC50; 0.182 ± 0.006 mg/ml) and good antibacterial potential in comparison to standards.

A New Experimental Approach to Improve the Quality of Low Grade Silica; The Combination of Indirect Ultrasound Irradiation with Reverse Flotation and Magnetic Separation

Removal of iron impurities in silica is one of the most important issues in the glass industry. The most noted impurities are surface coating and staining on silica particles; additionally, some cases of inclusions are observed. The prepared silica sample, for this research work, mostly was in the size range of 106–425 µm. Mineralogical studies indicated the existence of goethite, hematite, limonite and pyrite as the major iron impurities. The poor liberation degree of silica particles from clays encouraged the use of ultrasound irradiation to improve the efficiency of reverse flotation. The head sample contained 96.98% SiO2, 0.143% Fe2O3, 1.52% Al2O3, and 0.088% TiO2; Fe2O3 had to be reduced to below 0.04%. The reverse flotation tests were carried out with and without indirect ultrasound irradiation. The lowest Fe2O3 grade of the flotation yield was 0.058% and this was achieved using 2000 g/t of C4 collector with 15 min conditioning at neutral pH. C4 consisted of Aero 801, Aero 825, oleic acid and sodium oleate at equal dosage. As a result, a flowsheet was developed to include indirect ultrasound irradiation with reverse flotation and two stages of dry high intensity magnetic separation. In conclusion, the best product contained 98.43% SiO2, 0.034% Fe2O3, 0.90% Al2O3 and 0.051% TiO2.

Effects of Ultrasound Irradiation on Synthesis of Solid Acid Catalysts

The studies based on morphological characterization to assess the effects of ultrasound irradiation on synthesis of solid acid catalysts. Three sets of catalyst formulation were synthesized by both wet impregnation method and ultrasound assisted methods with different wt. % of Ni loading on γ-Al2O3. The XRD, BET, TEM and FESEM techniques were used to characterize the nano-particles. Physicochemical characterization revealed that the synthesized catalysts particles using ultrasound irradiation were in nano size range (1-24.5 nm) with equal dispersion of metal oxide, high surface area with increase of metal loading and high phase purity than the catalysts synthesized conventional method. These catalysts were also found in various crystal structures like cubic, monoclinic and tetrahedral. The use of ultrasound irradiation has great significance over the wet impregnation method in relation to the rate of synthesis of nanocatalysts. The high surface area, high thermal stability and small particle size (up to 1 nm) are the basic elements for high activity of solid acid catalysts in hydrocracking and hydrodeoxygenation of various feedstock in petroleum industries.

Harvesting and lipids extraction of Pavlova Lutheri

The use of microalgal lipids for liquid fuels production is an emerging alternative. Before extracting lipids from microalgae, some important stages are necessary such as: microalgae dewatering and lipids extraction. The cultivation of microalgae is made in a great amount of water, then it is necessary the use of water removal techniques before the lipids extraction. Furthermore, lipids extraction techniques must be tuned up in order to achieve a better separation depending on the type of technique and the solvent. The purpose of the present study is to compare two different microalgae harvesting techniques and two methods for the total lipids extraction of Pavlova–Lutheri microalgae. The studied harvesting techniques for microalgae recovery were: flocculation–coagulation (99.8% efficiency) and electrocoagulation (97.4% efficiency). Two extraction methods were also studied with different solvents: Soxhlet and ultrasound. It was observed that, the use of ultrasound irradiation for lipids extraction improves the extraction efficiency. In ultrasound extraction, the highest percentage (47.20%) was reached with a mixture of chloroform and methanol 1:2 as extraction solvent. © 2016 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Environ Prog, 35: 1842–1847, 2016