Expression of concern: Impact of some pyrrolidinium ionic liquids on copper dissolution behavior in acidic environment: experimental, morphological and theoretical insights
Emad E. El-Katori, Ashraf S. Abousalem
TL;DR
This paper addresses concerns about the impact of pyrrolidinium ionic liquids on copper dissolution in acidic environments.
Contribution
The study raises an expression of concern regarding previously published findings on copper dissolution behavior.
Findings
An expression of concern is issued for the study's findings.
The original study explored the effect of pyrrolidinium ionic liquids on copper dissolution.
The paper highlights the need for further validation of the experimental results.
Abstract
Expression of concern for ‘Impact of some pyrrolidinium ionic liquids on copper dissolution behavior in acidic environment: experimental, morphological and theoretical insights’ by Emad E. El-Katori and Ashraf S. Abousalem, RSC Adv., 2019, 9, 20760–20777, https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA03603B.
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Taxonomy
TopicsExtraction and Separation Processes · Metal Extraction and Bioleaching
The Royal Society of Chemistry is publishing this expression of concern in order to alert readers that concerns have been raised regarding the reliability of the AFM images in Fig. 10A–D. An investigation is underway, and an expression of concern will continue to be associated with the article until a final outcome is reached.
Laura Fisher
19th March 2024
Executive Editor, RSC Advances
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