Application of a macrocyclic compound, bambus[6]uril, in tailor-made liquid membranes for highly selective electromembrane extractions of inorganic anions
Highly selective liquid membrane is proposed for EMEs of specific inorganic anions. Selectivity is obtained by modifying liquid membranes with a macrocyclic compound BU6. EME selectivity is directly proportional to association constants between BU6 and anions. Efficient EMEs of target anions are achieved at up to 100.000-fold excess of matrix anions. Sub-μM to μM concentrations of ClO4− and Br− are extracted from tap and sea water.