The
applications of the novel anion-functionalized protic ionic
liquid (ILs), prepared from superbase 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene
(DBU) with imidazole, in the CO2 absorption have been investigated.
It has been detected that this ionic liquid can reversibly capture
about 1 mol of CO2 per mole ionic liquid. In addition,
the influence of temperature, pressure, water, and substituent of
anions has been uncovered. The capture of CO2 was significantly
affected by the substituents in imidazole-based anion, suggesting
that electric-charge distribution in imidazole ring system can play
an important role in determining the reaction of ILs with CO2.
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