The effect of cation-π interactions in electrolyte/organic nanofiltration systems

Gang Yang, Yu Ma, Weihong Xing

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Abstract

The rejection properties of a nanofiltration organic membrane were investigated using KCl solutions, NaCl solutions, NaCl/benzyl alcohol hybrid solutions and KCl/benzyl alcohol hybrid solutions. The presence of benzyl alcohol (3.7 mol·m- 3) caused a decrease in electrolyte rejection within the range of 0 to 6%. The mechanism of the decrease was discussed. The cation-π bond was assumed to form in the hybrid solution and to further induce the partial dehydration of the cation. The steric and charge density inhibition of the salt activity was strengthened, and the salt rejection was thus decreased. A simulation was performed to evaluate the radius of the cation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)345-352
Number of pages8
JournalChinese Journal of Chemical Engineering
Volume24
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2016

Keywords

  • Cation-π interaction
  • Dehydration
  • Nanofiltration
  • Steric effect

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