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Ion-pair sorption of alkali metal chlorides by crown ether carboxamide resins

Journal Article · · Separation Science and Technology
;  [1];  [2]
  1. Saga Univ., Honjo-Machi, Saga (Japan)
  2. Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock, TX (United States); and others
Ten crown ether carboxamide resins are prepared by condensation polymerization of N,N-dialkyl sym-(R)dibenzo-16-crown-5-oxyacetamide monomers with formaldehyde in formic acid. Competitive ion-pair sorption of alkali metal chlorides from aqueous methanol solutions by these novel resins reveals that both sorption selectivity and efficiency are influenced by: (1) the conformational positioning of the pendant carboxamide group with respect to the crown ether cavity; (2) the length of the N,N-dialkyl chains on the pendant carboxamide group; (3) the methanol content of the aqueous methanol solution; (4) the concentration of alkali metal chlorides in the sample solution; and (5) the temperature of the sample solution. The highest sorption efficiency and Na{sup +} selectivity are obtained for a resin prepared from N,N-dibutyl sym-(propyl)dibenzo-16-crown-5-oxacetamide monomer in which the geminal propyl group orients the carboxamide-containing side arm over the crown ether cavity. Lengthening the alkyl chains in the carboxamide group is detrimental to both sorption efficiency and selectivity. A very sharp response of alkali metal chloride sorption to the methanol content of the sample solution is noted for the crown ether resins which possess preorganized carboxamide side arms.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG03-94ER14416
OSTI ID:
441435
Journal Information:
Separation Science and Technology, Journal Name: Separation Science and Technology Journal Issue: 16 Vol. 31; ISSN 0149-6395; ISSN SSTEDS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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