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Membrane contactor assisted extraction/reaction process employing ionic liquids

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OSTI ID:1037760

The present invention relates to a functionalized membrane contactor extraction/reaction system and method for extracting target species from multi-phase solutions utilizing ionic liquids. One preferred embodiment of the invented method and system relates to an extraction/reaction system wherein the ionic liquid extraction solutions act as both extraction solutions and reaction mediums, and allow simultaneous separation/reactions not possible with prior art technology.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
8,110,111
Application Number:
12/633,138
OSTI ID:
1037760
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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