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This study introduces a novel switchable fatty acid solvent. This innovative solvent system effectively removes oily contaminants and can be recycled, offering a sustainable solution for waste management.

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  • Green Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Science

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  • Fatty acids are typically immiscible with water.
  • Forming ion pairs with amines enhances fatty acid miscibility with water.
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) can dissociate these ion pairs, enabling phase separation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design a switchable fatty acid solvent with tunable miscibility.
  • To investigate the mechanism of oily contaminant removal and recovery.
  • To assess the recyclability and surface adsorption properties of the solvent system.

Main Methods:

  • Formation and characterization of fatty acid-amine ion pairs (caprylic acid and Jeffamine D-230) using FT-IR and 1H NMR.
  • Evaluation of Log K_ow values and surface activity to understand solvent behavior.
  • Testing the solvent's efficacy in removing oily contaminants and its recyclability.

Main Results:

  • Ion pairs of caprylic acid and Jeffamine D-230 were successfully synthesized and characterized.
  • The switchable solvent demonstrated effective removal of oily contaminants.
  • The solvent system exhibited negligible adsorption on solid surfaces and allowed for recycling of components.

Conclusions:

  • Fatty acid-amine ion pairs form a switchable solvent with tunable water miscibility.
  • This system is effective for removing oily contaminants from solid wastes.
  • The solvent's recyclability and low surface adsorption make it a promising green chemistry approach.