Abstract
The results of the present investigation reveal that
2-methyltetrahydrofuran is a potential solvent for the
extraction of levulinic acid from dilute aqueous
solution. This conclusion is based on the relatively high
values of distribution coefficient Kd (1.3-1.6) measured
for the system of levulinic acid - water -
2-methyltetrahydrofuran at temperatures 298.2 K, 313.2 K,
and 328.2 K, as well as encouraging performance of the
continuous counter current Kühni column. The results give
reason to believe, that 2-methyltetrahydrofuran can be
considered for the extraction of other low molecular
weight acids, such as formic or lactic acid, as well.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 465-473 |
| Journal | Separation Science and Technology |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- extraction
- levulinic acid
- physical solvent
- 2-methyltetrahydrofuran