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Separation of phenolic pollutants from dilute solutions using supercritical carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide

Journal Article · · Separation Science and Technology
 [1];  [2]
  1. National Chung-Hsing Univ., Taichung (China)
  2. Yuan-Ze Institute of Technology, Taiwan (China)
In recent years supercritical fluid extraction has been investigated for the removal of hazardous pollutants from wastewaters, especially those contaminated with trace amounts of toxic organic compounds. A semicontinuous flow system was employed here, using supercritical CO{sub 2} and N{sub 2}O, for the extraction of phenolic pollutants from dilute aqueous solutions. This study showed the extent of extraction as a function of time. The equilibrium distribution coefficients of phenol and p-chlorophenol between aqueous and supercritical fluid phases were determined at 311 and 323 K and at pressures ranging from 10.34 to 24.13 MPa.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
68042
Journal Information:
Separation Science and Technology, Journal Name: Separation Science and Technology Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 30; ISSN SSTEDS; ISSN 0149-6395
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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