Reactive Extraction of Lactic Acid Using Trioctylamine with Environmentally Friendly Solvents

In this study, the separation of lactic acid from aqueous solutions using trioctylamine (TOA) reactant and environmentally friendly solvents such as sunflower rice bran oil was investigated, it aimed to contribute by reactive extraction. It is determine most suitable / solvent ratios with extraction analyzes. As a result studies, highest efficiency (72,91%) achieved TOA reactant. An increase in yield occurred both (1:1) together. According results research, determined that addition organic phase increases recovery carboxylic acids solutions. While physical 11.85%, increased up 72,91% observed about 7 times. data obtained, understood extractant concentration, dispersion coefficient (from 0,13 2,69) increased, loading factor 1,79 0,69) values decreased. When mixtures formed diluent combinations were examined, best terms obtained when 3,62 M for used.