Solvent effects in coal desulphurization by chlorinolysis near ambient temperature

The effects of solvent, temperature and reaction time on the desulphurization efficiency of the low-temperature chlorinolysis process were studied. Certain trends in sulphur reduction, chlorine uptake and extraction yield for coals undergoing slurry-phase chlorine treatment were established. Methanol-based solvent systems were found to display remarkable capabilities in coal chlorinolysis both in terms of selective sulphur extraction and high yields of coal extracts.