Thermodynamics and optimization of norbixin transfer processes in aqueous biphasic systems formed by polymers and organic salts

Partitioning of the natural dye norbixin has been studied in aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) that are formed by mixing aqueous solutions of a polymer (or copolymer) and an organic salt (sodium tartrate or succinate). In this work, the norbixin partition coefficient (KN) was optimized, taking into ac...

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Autores: Mageste, Aparecida Barbosa, Senra, Tonimar Domiciano Arrighi, Silva, M. Carmo Hespanhol da, Bonomo, Renata Cristina Ferreira, Silva, Luis Henrique Mendes da
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2012
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV)
Repositorio:LOCUS Repositório Institucional da UFV
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:locus.ufv.br:123456789/21494
Acceso en línea:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2012.06.012
http://www.locus.ufv.br/handle/123456789/21494
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Aqueous two-phase systems
Norbixin
Purification
Partition
Green chemistry
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Sumario:Partitioning of the natural dye norbixin has been studied in aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) that are formed by mixing aqueous solutions of a polymer (or copolymer) and an organic salt (sodium tartrate or succinate). In this work, the norbixin partition coefficient (KN) was optimized, taking into account the variables of polymer concentration, salt concentration and pH. It was found that KN is highly dependent on the electrolyte nature, system hydrophobicity and TLL values. Testing produced KN values between 8 and 130, indicating the great potential of ATPS as a method for norbixin pre-concentration/purification. Thermodynamic transfer parameters (ΔtrG, ΔtrH, ΔtrS) indicate that the preferential concentration of norbixin in the top phase is favored by enthalpic and entropic contributions.