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Accelerated Chemical Thermodynamics of Uranium Extraction from Seawater by Plant‐Mimetic Transpiration [PDF]

Advanced Science, 2021
The extraction of uranium from seawater, which is an abundant resource, has attracted considerable attention as a viable form of energy‐resource acquisition.
Ning Wang, Xuemei Zhao, Jiawen Wang, Bingjie Yan, Shunxi Wen, Jiacheng Zhang, Ke Lin, Hui Wang, Tao Liu, Zhenzhong Liu, Chunxin Ma, Jianbao Li, Yihui Yuan   +12 more
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Computational simulation and modelling of uranium extraction using tributylphosphate through membrane extractor

Scientific Reports, 2021
Non-disperse solvent extraction is an effective technique for the extraction of metal ions from aqueous solution. In this study, uranium extraction using n-dodecane solvent containing tributylphosphate extractant in a membrane contactor was investigated.
Rahmad Syah, Dadan Ramadan, Marischa Elveny, Yan Cao, Afrasyab Khan, Hamid Abdi, Mahdi Ghadiri   +6 more
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Highly Efficient Electrocatalytic Uranium Extraction from Seawater over an Amidoxime‐Functionalized In–N–C Catalyst [PDF]

Advanced Science, 2022
Seawater contains uranium at a concentration of ≈3.3 ppb, thus representing a rich and sustainable nuclear fuel source. Herein, an adsorption–electrocatalytic platform is developed for uranium extraction from seawater, comprising atomically dispersed ...
Xiaolu Liu, Yinghui Xie, Mengjie Hao, Zhongshan Chen, Hui Yang, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Shengqian Ma, Xiangke Wang   +7 more
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Promising porous materials for uranium extraction from seawater [PDF]

Fundamental Research
Uranium extraction from seawater is a promising approach for ensuring continued uranium fuel supply to the nuclear power industry. However, extracting uranium by this route is challenging due to the low concentration of uranium, high ionic strength, and ...
Mengjie Hao, Yinghui Xie, Zhongshan Chen, Hui Yang, Geoffrey I.N. Waterhouse, Shengqian Ma, Xiangke Wang   +6 more
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Designing self-adaptative cyclized polyacrylonitrile-polyethyleneimine conjugates enhance uranium extraction from natural seawater [PDF]

Nature Communications
Uranium extraction from seawater offers a promising route to secure sustainable nuclear fuel and mitigate environmental issues from fossil fuel consumption, yet it remains hindered by low extraction efficiency and severe biofouling.
Ying Wang, Ruolan Zhao, Yachao Xu, Peng Yu, Shifang Yang, Yue Qu, Rongjuan Feng, Mingyi Zhang, Youxing Liu   +8 more
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Synthesis and uranyl(VI) extraction performance of a calix[4]pyrrole–tetrahydroxamic acid receptor [PDF]

Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry
The contamination of water by uranium poses a serious threat to ecosystems and human health, creating a need for efficient and selective remediation strategies.
Sara Karnib, Rana Baydoun, Wissam Zaidan, Nancy AlHaddad, Omar El Samad, Bilal Nsouli, Francine Cazier-Dennin, Pierre-Edouard Danjou   +7 more
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Dual conversion pathways for efficient electrochemical extraction of uranium [PDF]

Nature Communications
The electrochemical extraction of uranium (EEU) from wastewater is of promise to ensure the sustainable development of nuclear power, of which the practical application is limited due to the single uranium species conversion pathway.
Lin Zhao, Gang Wang, Shiyong Wang, Sheng Li, Changping Li, Yuwei Wang, Jieshan Qiu   +6 more
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Effect of oxygen containing compounds in uranium tetrafluoride on its non-adiabatic calciothermic reduction characteristics

Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2021
Uranium ingot is produced by metallothermic reduction of uranium tetrafluoride using magnesium or calcium as reductant. Presence of oxygen containing compounds viz.
Sonal Gupta, Raj Kumar, Santosh K. Satpati, Manharan L. Sahu   +3 more
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Effect of process parameters on the recovery of thorium tetrafluoride prepared by hydrofluorination of thorium oxide, and their optimization

Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2022
Liquid fueled molten salt reactors (MSRs) have seen renewed interest because of their inherent safety features, higher thermal efficiency and potential for efficient thorium utilisation for power generation.
Raj Kumar, Sonal Gupta, Sourabh Wajhal, S.K. Satpati, M.L. Sahu   +4 more
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Future Plan and Prospect for Uranium Extraction From Seawater

He huaxue yu fangshe huaxue, 2022
As the most important nuclear fuel for nuclear power operation, the safe supply of uranium resources is the key to ensure the sustainable development of nuclear power in China.
SONG Yan, NIU Yu-qing, SU Yan-tao, LI Zi-ming, CHANG Hua, WU Hao-tian, LI Mo, CHEN Shu-sen   +7 more
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