Deep desulfurization of liquid fuel in microchannels using deep eutectic solvents

In this work, the ionic liquids analogues known as deep eutectic solvents will be investigated experimentally as liquid fuel deep desulfurization solvents for use in continuous liquid-liquid microchannels-based extraction contactors. The aim is to enhance the sulfur removal and reduce the cost of using these fluids for practical applications. Different channel characteristics will be studied including: channel length, diameter and geometry. In addition, the sulfuric compounds separation efficiency will be optimized by studying other process variables including: the type of DES, the DES/Fuel ratio, mixture velocity, flow patterns and residence time.