Deep Desulfurization of Model Oil by Extraction with a Low-viscosity Ionic Liquid [BMIM]SCN

CATEGORY: DESULFURIZATION
Deep Desulfurization of Model Oil by Extraction with a Low-viscosity Ionic Liquid [BMIM]SCN

Type	Journal Article
Author	L. Gao
Author	H. Wan
Author	M. Han
Author	G. Guan
URL	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10916466.2011.653466
Volume	32
Issue	11
Pages	1309-1317
Publication	Petroleum Science and Technology
Date	April 1, 2014
Abstract	Researchers used a low-viscosity ionic liquid 1-buthyl-3-methylimidazole thiocyanate ([BMIM]SCN) as extractant for the extractive desulfurization of thiophene in model oil. They studied a number of conditions, including extraction time, temperature, and volume ratio of ionic liquid to model oil. They propose the kinetics of extraction of thiophene. Under optimal extractive conditions, thiophene removal in model oil was 55.6%. Other sulfur compounds and real oil were also investigated.