Ions transport into membranes. Supramolecular devices and application in photochemistry and electronics. Membrane ion selective electrodes: principles, electrode characteristics, selectivity coefficient.
· Solvent extraction of metal ions: extractants, diluents, masking agents, synergistic effect. Equilibria involved in the extraction processes of metal ions by a cationic exchanger or by an acidic chelator. Expressions of the metal partition coefficient. Description of liquid-Liquid extraction columns. Application in hydrometallurgy and reprocessing of nuclear fuel.