Extraction of dyes contained in glow sticks using liquid CO2

Separation of glow stick dyes adhered to a cotton swab using liquid CO2 provides an engaging demonstration of several chemical concepts including polarity, kinetics, chemiluminescence, and the importance of CO2 a green solvent. The simple protocol allows access to a broad range of students. Differen...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bruce W. Baldwin, Kasey R. Bunker, Thomas S. Kuntzleman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-04-01
Series:Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17518253.2019.1609594