Thermodynamic Evaluation of Novel 1,2,4-Triazolium Alanine Ionic Liquids as Sustainable Heat-Transfer Media
Ionic liquids, which are widely recognized as environmentally friendly solvents, stand out as promising alternatives to traditional heat-transfer fluids due to their outstanding heat-storage and heat-transfer capabilities. In the course of our ongoing research, we successfully synthesized ionic liqu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/22/5227 |
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| Summary: | Ionic liquids, which are widely recognized as environmentally friendly solvents, stand out as promising alternatives to traditional heat-transfer fluids due to their outstanding heat-storage and heat-transfer capabilities. In the course of our ongoing research, we successfully synthesized ionic liquids 1-ethyl-4-alkyl-1,2,4-triazolium alanine [Taz(2,<i>n</i>)][Ala], where (<i>n</i> = 4, 5); in this study, we present comprehensive data on their density, surface tension, isobaric molar heat capacity, and thermal conductivity for the first time. The key thermophysical parameters influencing the heat-transfer process, such as thermal expansibility, compressibility, isochoric heat capacity, and heat-storage density, were meticulously calculated from experimental data. Upon comparison with previously reported ionic liquids and commercially utilized heat-transfer fluids, [Taz(2,<i>n</i>)][Ala] demonstrated superior heat-storage and heat-transfer performance, particularly in terms of heat-storage density (~2.63 MJ·m<sup>−3</sup>·K<sup>−1</sup>), thermal conductivity (~0.190 W·m<sup>−1</sup>·K<sup>−1</sup>), and melting temperature (~226 K). Additionally, the presence of the alanine anion in [Taz(2,<i>n</i>)][Ala] provides more possibilities for its functional application. |
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| ISSN: | 1420-3049 |