MATERIAL RECOVERY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN PRACTICE USING IONIC LIQUID

Abstract

Material recovery is essential to sustainable development and has gained attention over the years. This study investigates the use of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ionic liquid (butylMIMCl-IL) as a mechanism for the recovery of hydrocarbons from simulated contaminated soil. The methodology used in this study are literature review and experimental research to determine the recovery potential of the selected ionic liquids and the adaptability of material recovery mechanisms to businesses to adapt the reusable option to their operation. The findings revealed that the butylMIMCl-IL recovered the target contaminants successfully from the mixture. The study concluded that the adaptability of novel solvents will require a cost-benefit analysis to determine the best approach at what stage of operations the management will need strategic planning to adopt a reuse option.