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Title: Conjugates of Actinide Chelator-Magnetic Nanoparticles for Used Fuel Separation Technology

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1028717· OSTI ID:1028717

The actinide separation method using magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) functionalized with actinide specific chelators utilizes the separation capability of ligand and the ease of magnetic separation. This separation method eliminated the need of large quantity organic solutions used in the liquid-liquid extraction process. The MNPs could also be recycled for repeated separation, thus this separation method greatly reduces the generation of secondary waste compared to traditional liquid extraction technology. The high diffusivity of MNPs and the large surface area also facilitate high efficiency of actinide sorption by the ligands. This method could help in solving the nuclear waste remediation problem.

Research Organization:
University of Idaho, Moscow
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC07-08ID14926
OSTI ID:
1028717
Report Number(s):
DOE/ID/14926; TRN: US201122%%828
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English