Extraction of Sulfur Compounds from Model Petroleum Products using Fe3 O4 Nanoparticles and Acetic Acid-1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride based on Deep Eutectic Solvents

This research demonstrates that deep eutectic solvents (DESs) can eliminate sulfur compounds, which are corrosive and carcinogenic species, from model petroleum products through liquid-liquid extraction. Several monoprotic acids, including formic acid and acetic acid, are used to make DESs, along w...

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Main Authors: Yousif T. Maaroof, Idrees B. Qader, Hani K. Ismail, Hardi Q. Hamad, Sardasht R. Taher
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Published: Koya University 2024-12-01
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Online Access:http://aro.koyauniversity.org/index.php/aro/article/view/1776
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author Yousif T. Maaroof
Idrees B. Qader
Hani K. Ismail
Hardi Q. Hamad
Sardasht R. Taher
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description This research demonstrates that deep eutectic solvents (DESs) can eliminate sulfur compounds, which are corrosive and carcinogenic species, from model petroleum products through liquid-liquid extraction. Several monoprotic acids, including formic acid and acetic acid, are used to make DESs, along with 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (BmimCl) as a hydrogen bond acceptor. These DESs are used for the first time to remove sulfur compounds (thiophene and dibenzothiophene) from an alkane as a model hydrocarbon (n-octane), which is used instead of crude oil as the latter contains a variety of species, including nitrogen compounds, hydrocarbons, and oxygen. The optimal parameters for the removal of sulfur are discussed, including the extraction temperature, reaction time, and mass ratio of DES to the model hydrocarbon, whilst the regeneration of DESs is also considered. H2O2 and iron oxide (Fe3O4) are also used as nanoparticle (NP) catalysts to enhance the sulfur removal process. Several characterization methods, including scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared, energy dispersive X-ray, and transmission electron microscopy, are used to determine the structural characteristics of the Fe3O4 NPs. The results show that acetic acid, as a monoprotic acid-based DES, is able to remove more than 86% of the sulfur molecules from model petroleum products when the mass ratio of DES to model petroleum products is 2:1, at 30°C and within 60 min. This research provides an important opportunity to advance our understanding of the role of DESs in removing carcinogenic and corrosive particles in industrial processes.
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spelling doaj-art-032d4ded20fe4a8ab3735de6db68ef792025-08-20T02:39:51ZengKoya UniversityARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University2410-93552307-549X2024-12-0112210.14500/aro.11776Extraction of Sulfur Compounds from Model Petroleum Products using Fe3 O4 Nanoparticles and Acetic Acid-1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride based on Deep Eutectic SolventsYousif T. Maaroof0Idrees B. Qader1Hani K. Ismail2Hardi Q. Hamad3Sardasht R. Taher4Department of Petroleum Technology, Erbil Technology College, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region – F.R. Iraq (1) Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq; (2) Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, University of Kurdistan-Hawler, Erbil, Kurdistan Region – F.R. IraqDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Health, Koya University, Koya, KOY45, Kurdistan Region – F.R., IraqDepartment of Petroleum Technology, Chemical Analysis, Koya Technical Institute, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region – F.R. IraqDepartment of Petroleum Technology, Chemical Analysis, Koya Technical Institute, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region – F.R. Iraq This research demonstrates that deep eutectic solvents (DESs) can eliminate sulfur compounds, which are corrosive and carcinogenic species, from model petroleum products through liquid-liquid extraction. Several monoprotic acids, including formic acid and acetic acid, are used to make DESs, along with 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (BmimCl) as a hydrogen bond acceptor. These DESs are used for the first time to remove sulfur compounds (thiophene and dibenzothiophene) from an alkane as a model hydrocarbon (n-octane), which is used instead of crude oil as the latter contains a variety of species, including nitrogen compounds, hydrocarbons, and oxygen. The optimal parameters for the removal of sulfur are discussed, including the extraction temperature, reaction time, and mass ratio of DES to the model hydrocarbon, whilst the regeneration of DESs is also considered. H2O2 and iron oxide (Fe3O4) are also used as nanoparticle (NP) catalysts to enhance the sulfur removal process. Several characterization methods, including scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared, energy dispersive X-ray, and transmission electron microscopy, are used to determine the structural characteristics of the Fe3O4 NPs. The results show that acetic acid, as a monoprotic acid-based DES, is able to remove more than 86% of the sulfur molecules from model petroleum products when the mass ratio of DES to model petroleum products is 2:1, at 30°C and within 60 min. This research provides an important opportunity to advance our understanding of the role of DESs in removing carcinogenic and corrosive particles in industrial processes. http://aro.koyauniversity.org/index.php/aro/article/view/1776Air pollutionDesulfurizationDeep eutectic solventsModel petroleumSolvent extraction
spellingShingle Yousif T. Maaroof
Idrees B. Qader
Hani K. Ismail
Hardi Q. Hamad
Sardasht R. Taher
Extraction of Sulfur Compounds from Model Petroleum Products using Fe3 O4 Nanoparticles and Acetic Acid-1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride based on Deep Eutectic Solvents
ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University
Air pollution
Desulfurization
Deep eutectic solvents
Model petroleum
Solvent extraction
title Extraction of Sulfur Compounds from Model Petroleum Products using Fe3 O4 Nanoparticles and Acetic Acid-1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride based on Deep Eutectic Solvents
title_full Extraction of Sulfur Compounds from Model Petroleum Products using Fe3 O4 Nanoparticles and Acetic Acid-1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride based on Deep Eutectic Solvents
title_fullStr Extraction of Sulfur Compounds from Model Petroleum Products using Fe3 O4 Nanoparticles and Acetic Acid-1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride based on Deep Eutectic Solvents
title_full_unstemmed Extraction of Sulfur Compounds from Model Petroleum Products using Fe3 O4 Nanoparticles and Acetic Acid-1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride based on Deep Eutectic Solvents
title_short Extraction of Sulfur Compounds from Model Petroleum Products using Fe3 O4 Nanoparticles and Acetic Acid-1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride based on Deep Eutectic Solvents
title_sort extraction of sulfur compounds from model petroleum products using fe3 o4 nanoparticles and acetic acid 1 butyl 3 methylimidazolium chloride based on deep eutectic solvents
topic Air pollution
Desulfurization
Deep eutectic solvents
Model petroleum
Solvent extraction
url http://aro.koyauniversity.org/index.php/aro/article/view/1776
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