Microemulsion liquid membranes. I. Cobalt transport in a surfactant-dodecane system

K. Osseo-Asare, D. J. Chaiko

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Abstract

Cobalt transport across supported microemulsion liquid membranes containing reversed micelles of dinonylnaphthalenesulfonic acid (HDNNS) was measured as a function of organic phase composition, aqueous phase composition, stirring rate and temperature. A microporous polypropylene film served as the membrane support. The membrane phase was characterized by interfacial tension and viscosity measurements. Stirring speed and temperature effects suggest that diffusion processes play a major role in the transfer of cobalt across the membrane. The experimental results at relatively low carrier concentration are explained by a membrane transport model involving counter-diffusion of HDNNS reversed micelles and metal-reversed micelle complexes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)215-231
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Membrane Science
Volume42
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1989

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biochemistry
  • Materials Science(all)
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Filtration and Separation

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