Dual functionalized imidazolium ionic liquids as a green solvent for extractive desulfurization of fuel oil: Toxicology and mechanistic studies

• Main Authors: Raj, J.J., Magaret, S., Pranesh, M., Lethesh, K.C., Devi, W.C., Mutalib, M.I.A.
• Format: Article
• Published: 2019
• Online Access: http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/22115/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85059606323&doi=10.1016%2fj.jclepro.2018.12.207&partnerID=40&md5=18807dfe74e77ad25201862ef2a66486

Readily biodegradable and �practically non-toxic� dual functionalized imidazolium ionic liquids (ILs) carrying nitrile and varying number of ether group were developed to improve the extractive desulfurization performance and ecotoxicity of ILs. Dicyanamide (N(CN) 2 ), trifluoroacetate (CF 3 COO...