“…Extraction and separation of Pt(IV), Pd(II), Ru(III), and Rh(III) with imidazolium-based ILs were evaluated . The mostly studied ILs for the extraction of metal ions are those of imidazolium derivatives with different extractants, ligands, and metal chelators. − ,− However, they present two great disadvantages that cannot be overcome in metal extraction. First, these are hydrolyzed in an acid medium. , Second, many extraction mechanisms are cation exchange , or anion exchange, , which indicates the release of 1-alkyl-3-methyl-imidazolium cations, C n mim + , and bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anions, Tf 2 N – , to the aqueous phase .…”