Membrane contactor assisted extraction/reaction process employing ionic liquids
US8110111B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2311/13
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
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.
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