Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Uranium
extraction
from
seawater
(UES)
is
crucial
for
ensuring
the
sustainable
development
of
nuclear
power
and
has
seen
significant
advancements
in
recent
years.
However,
natural
a
highly
complex
biogeochemical
system,
characterized
by
an
extremely
low
uranium
(U)
concentration
(≈3.3
µg
L
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(35)
Published: April 18, 2024
The
role
of
tannins
(TA),
a
well-known
abundant
and
ecologically
friendly
chelating
ligand,
in
metal
capture
has
long
been
studied.
Different
kinds
TA-containing
adsorbents
are
synthesized
for
uranium
capture,
while
most
suffer
from
unfavorable
adsorption
kinetics.
Herein,
the
design
preparation
2D
crosslinked
network
adsorbent
(TANP)
is
reported.
≈1.8-nanometer-thick
TANP
films
curl
up
into
micrometer-scale
pores,
which
contribute
to
fast
mass
transfer
full
exposure
active
sites.
coordination
environment
uranyl
(UO
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 4937 - 4960
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Uranium
extraction
from
seawater
(UES)
is
recognized
as
one
of
the
seven
pivotal
chemical
separations
with
potential
to
revolutionize
global
paradigms.
The
forthcoming
decade
anticipated
witness
a
surge
in
UES,
driven
by
escalating
energy
demands.
oceanic
reservoirs,
possessing
uranium
quantities
approximately
1000-fold
higher
than
terrestrial
mines,
present
more
sustainable
and
environmentally
benign
alternative.
Empirical
evidence
historical
research
indicates
that
adsorption
emerges
most
efficacious
process
for
recovery
seawater,
considering
operational
feasibility,
cost-effectiveness,
selectivity.
Over
years,
scientific
exploration
has
led
development
plethora
adsorbents
superior
capacity.
It
would
be
efficient
design
materials
deep
understanding
perspective
kinetics
thermodynamics.
Here,
we
summarize
recent
advancements
UES
technology
contemporary
challenges
encountered
this
domain.
Furthermore,
our
perspectives
on
future
trajectory
finally
offer
insights
into
subject.