Physicochemical Properties and Spectral Studies for Binary Systems of 2-Ethoxyethanol (1) + Water (2) and + Dimethyl Sulfoxide (2)

In the development of CO2 capture and utilization, the physical and transport properties of the binary systems are significant, because these can affect the gas absorption and desorption processes. Thus, we report the densities and viscosities of two binary systems: 2-ethoxyethanol (ECS) + water (H2O) and ECS + dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), with various compositions at temperatures from (298.15 to 318.15) K. On the basis of these data, excess molar volumes ( $$V_{\text{m}}^{\text{E}}$$ ) and viscosity deviations (Δη) were calculated. The $$V_{\text{m}}^{\text{E}}$$ values of the two binary mixtures are negative and decrease with increasing temperatures; Δη values are positive at all compositions and decrease with increasing temperatures. The $$V_{\text{m}}^{\text{E}}$$ and Δη values were fitted with the Redlich–Kister equation. The physico-chemical properties of the two binary systems, including activation enthalpy and entropy, were calculated from the kinematic viscosity. In addition, various spectral results offer evidence for the formation of weak interactions between ECS and DMSO or H2O.