Highly efficient separation of benzene+cyclohexane mixtures by extraction combined extractive distillation using imidazolium-based dicationic ionic liquids

Benzene(BEN)and cyclohexane(CYH),which have very close boiling points and a binary azeotrope,are the most difficult binary components in the separation of aromatic and non-aromatic hydrocarbons.This study further explored the separation mechanism and industrial application prospects of BEN+CYH mixtures separated by a dicationic ionic liquid(DIL)[C_(5)(MIM)_(2)][NTf_(2)]_(2) based on experimental research.The calculation results of the Conductor-like Screening model Segment Activity Coefficient(COSMO-SAC)model show that selectivity and solvent capacity of the DIL are significantly improved.The effects of different anions and cations on the micro-structure distribution and diffusion behavior of BEN+CYH system were investigated by quantum chemistry(QC)calculations and molecular dynamics(MD)simulations.The results indicate that the anion[NTf_(2)]_(2)has low polarity,uniform charge distribution,and a dual role of hydrogen bonding andπ-πbonding,and the cation[C_(5)(MIM)_(2)]^(2+) has stronger interaction with BEN and higher selectivity than conventional cations.The liquid-liquid extraction and extractive distillation(LLE-ED)process using an optimized 65 mol/mol DIL+35 mol/mol H_(2)O mixed solution as the extractant was proposed,which solved the problem of low product purity in the LLE process and high energy consumption in the ED process.Under the best operating conditions,the purity of CYH product was 99.9%,the purity of BEN product was 99.6%,the recovery rate of BEN reached 99.9%,and the recovery rate of DIL reached 99.9%.The heat-integrated LLE-ED process reduced total annual cost by 21.6%,and reduced CO_(2) emissions by 48.0%,which has broad industrial application prospects.

Distribution Characteristics of Geohazards Induced by the Lushan Earthquake and Their Comparisons with the Wenchuan Earthquake

The Lushan Earthquake induced a large number of geohazards. They are widely distributed and caused serious damages. The basic characteristics, formation mechanisms and typical cases of geohazards induced by Lushan Earthquake are described, and compares to the relationships of Lushan and Wenchuan earthquakes between geohazards and earthquake magnitude, geomorphology, slope angle, elevation and seismic intensity in the most affected areas in the article.（1） The numbers and volumes of landslides and rockslides differ significantly between the two earthquakes due to their differing magnitudes. The Lushan Earthquake is associated with fewer and smaller-magnitude geohazards, within the immediate area, which mainly consist of small-and medium-sized shallow landslides and rockslides, and occur on steep slopes and mountain valleys. The largest landslide induced by Lushan Earthquake is the Gangoutou Landslide debris flow with a residual volume of about 2.48×106 m3. The most dangerous debris flow is at Lengmugou gulley in Baoxing County, which has similar geomorphological features and disaster modes as a previous disaster in Zhouqu County, Gansu Province.（2） Geohazards induced by the Lushan Earthquake show four mechanisms： cracking-rockslides-collision- scraping and then debris flows, cracking-rockslides, vibration-rainfall-rockslides-landslide and then debris flow, vibration-throwing or scrolling.（3） There are significant similarities and differences between the geohazards induced by these two earthquakes. The types of geohazards are the same but the volume, quantity and other factors differ： geohazards are concentrated on slope angles of 10°-40° in the Lushan Earthquake area, especially within 10°-20°, and at absolute elevation of 500-2000 m above sea level（a.s.l.）. Geohazards within the Wenchuan Earthquake area are concentrated on steeper slope angles of 30°-40° at higher absolute elevations of 1500-2000 m.s.l..