Solubilities and Transport Properties of CO₂, Oxalic Acid, and Formic Acid in Mixed Solvents Composed of Deep Eutectic Solvents, Methanol, and Propylene Carbonate.

ABSTRACT: Recently, deep eutectic solvents (DES) have been considered as possible electrolytes for the electrochemical reduction of CO₂ to value-added products such as formic and oxalic acids. The applicability of pure DES as electrolytes is hindered by high viscosities. Mixtures of DES with organic solvents can be a promising way of designing superior electrolytes by exploiting the advantages of each solvent type. In this study, densities, viscosities, diffusivities, and ionic conductivities of mixed solvents comprising DES (i.e., reline and ethaline), methanol, and propylene carbonate were computed using molecular simulations. To provide a quantitative assessment of the affinity and mass transport of CO₂ and oxalic and formic acids in the mixed solvents, the solubilities and

SUBMITTER: Dawass N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9125562 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature