Efficient extraction of U(VI) ions from solutions

Ya-Wen Cai; Ming Fang; Bao-Wei Hu; Xiang-Ke Wang

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Efficient extraction of U(VI) ions from solutions

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- Efficient extraction of U(VI) ions from solutions
- Nuclear Science and Techniques Vol. 34, Issue 1, Article number: 2(2023)
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  1.School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
  2.College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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Ya-Wen Cai, Ming Fang, Bao-Wei Hu, et al. Efficient extraction of U(VI) ions from solutions. [J]. Nuclear Science and Techniques 34(1):2(2023)
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Ya-Wen Cai, Ming Fang, Bao-Wei Hu, et al. Efficient extraction of U(VI) ions from solutions. [J]. Nuclear Science and Techniques 34(1):2(2023) DOI： 10.1007/s41365-022-01154-3.

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The rapid development of advanced techniques for selective and efficient U(VI) extraction from aqueous solutions is essential for addressing U(VI) environmental pollution and energy issues. Here, we share recent progress in U(VI) extraction from aqueous solutions, especially the most frequently applied techniques such as adsorption, catalysis (photocatalysis, piezocatalysis, and electrocatalysis), chemical deposition, and reduction by zero-valent metal particles. We attempt to elucidate the strategies and various mechanisms that contribute to the enhancement of selective U(VI) extraction. At the end of our review, we highlight the outlook, challenges, and prospects for the development of this field.

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Uranium extractionAdsorptionCatalysisReductionChemical deposition

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