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This study introduces an inorganic deep eutectic solvent (IDES) for fuel desulfurization. This novel catalyst offers enhanced stability and recyclability, overcoming limitations of traditional organic catalysts.

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inorganic deep eutectic solventsliquid–liquid interface catalysisoxidationproduct self‐separationultradeep desulfurization

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Area of Science:

  • Catalysis
  • Green Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Organic acid-based deep eutectic solvents (DESs) exhibit poor stability and recyclability in catalytic applications due to organic oxidative product accumulation.
  • This limitation hinders their practical use in processes like fuel desulfurization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel inorganic deep eutectic solvent (IDES) for enhanced catalytic desulfurization of fuel.
  • To demonstrate the superior stability, recyclability, and catalytic performance of the IDES compared to organic DESs.
  • To elucidate the mechanism behind the IDES's effectiveness in oxidative desulfurization.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of an inorganic deep eutectic solvent (IDES) using zinc chloride (ZnCl2) and phosphoric acid (PA).
  • Implementation of liquid-liquid interface catalysis for fuel desulfurization.
  • Experimental and theoretical studies (e.g., DFT) to investigate catalytic mechanisms and interactions.

Main Results:

  • The IDES demonstrated exceptional stability and recyclability, reusable for at least 15 cycles without treatment due to inorganic nature preventing product buildup in the solvent phase.
  • The IDES exhibited superior catalytic oxidative desulfurization performance compared to organic DESs.
  • Zn···O═P coordination and strong adsorption energies were identified as key factors enhancing H2O2 activation and sulfide oxidation.

Conclusions:

  • The developed inorganic deep eutectic solvent (ZnCl2/PA) offers a highly stable and recyclable platform for efficient fuel desulfurization via liquid-liquid interface catalysis.
  • This work presents a significant advancement in catalyst design for sustainable chemical processes, addressing key limitations of existing technologies.