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Metal ion complexation by ionizable crown ethers

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5483625· OSTI ID:5483625

Research conducted since the last progress report includes the synthesis and characterization of twenty three novel proton-ionizable crown ether compounds. Metal ion complexation behavior of new and previously-synthesized proton-ionizable crown ether compounds has been probed by solvent extraction and transport across polymer-supported liquid membranes. The behavior of neutral polyether and proton-ionizable polyether ligands in polymeric membrane electrodes has been assessed. Studies of the use of proton-ionizable crown ethers for separation of lithium isotopes were initiated. Also, the thermodynamics of interactions between alkali metal cations and ionized crown ethers have been probed by titration calorimetry. 10 refs., 1 tab.

Research Organization:
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock, TX (USA). Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/ER
DOE Contract Number:
FG05-88ER13832
OSTI ID:
5483625
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/13832-9; ON: DE90001101
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English