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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Main Authors: Kunhao Liang, Haiyun Yao, Jing Qiao, Shan Gao, Mingji Zong, Fengshou Liu, Qili Yang, Lanju Liang, Dawei Fang
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Haiyun Yao
Jing Qiao
Shan Gao
Mingji Zong
Fengshou Liu
Qili Yang
Lanju Liang
Dawei Fang
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Dawei Fang
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description 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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spelling doaj-art-47a17d6c331b436c9283fecbd97286c72025-08-20T02:04:59ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492024-11-012922522710.3390/molecules29225227Thermodynamic Evaluation of Novel 1,2,4-Triazolium Alanine Ionic Liquids as Sustainable Heat-Transfer MediaKunhao Liang0Haiyun Yao1Jing Qiao2Shan Gao3Mingji Zong4Fengshou Liu5Qili Yang6Lanju Liang7Dawei Fang8School of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Zaozhuang 277160, ChinaSchool of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Zaozhuang 277160, ChinaSchool of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Zaozhuang 277160, ChinaSchool of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Zaozhuang 277160, ChinaSchool of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Zaozhuang 277160, ChinaSchool of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Zaozhuang 277160, ChinaSchool of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Zaozhuang 277160, ChinaSchool of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Zaozhuang 277160, ChinaInstitute of Rare and Scattered Elements, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, ChinaIonic 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.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/22/52271-ethyl-4-alkyl-1,2,4-triazoliumalanineionic liquidthermophysical parameterheat-transfer fluid
spellingShingle Kunhao Liang
Haiyun Yao
Jing Qiao
Shan Gao
Mingji Zong
Fengshou Liu
Qili Yang
Lanju Liang
Dawei Fang
Thermodynamic Evaluation of Novel 1,2,4-Triazolium Alanine Ionic Liquids as Sustainable Heat-Transfer Media
Molecules
1-ethyl-4-alkyl-1,2,4-triazolium
alanine
ionic liquid
thermophysical parameter
heat-transfer fluid
title Thermodynamic Evaluation of Novel 1,2,4-Triazolium Alanine Ionic Liquids as Sustainable Heat-Transfer Media
title_full Thermodynamic Evaluation of Novel 1,2,4-Triazolium Alanine Ionic Liquids as Sustainable Heat-Transfer Media
title_fullStr Thermodynamic Evaluation of Novel 1,2,4-Triazolium Alanine Ionic Liquids as Sustainable Heat-Transfer Media
title_full_unstemmed Thermodynamic Evaluation of Novel 1,2,4-Triazolium Alanine Ionic Liquids as Sustainable Heat-Transfer Media
title_short Thermodynamic Evaluation of Novel 1,2,4-Triazolium Alanine Ionic Liquids as Sustainable Heat-Transfer Media
title_sort thermodynamic evaluation of novel 1 2 4 triazolium alanine ionic liquids as sustainable heat transfer media
topic 1-ethyl-4-alkyl-1,2,4-triazolium
alanine
ionic liquid
thermophysical parameter
heat-transfer fluid
url https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/22/5227
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