Uranyl uptake into metal–organic frameworks: a detailed X-ray structural analysis

Heaney, Matthew P.; Johnson, Hannah M.; Knapp, Julia G.; Bang, Shinhyo; Seifert, Soenke; Yaw, Natalie S.; Li, Jiahong; Farha, Omar K.; Zhang, Qiang; Moreau, Liane M.

doi:10.1039/d3dt04284g

Uranyl uptake into metal–organic frameworks: a detailed X-ray structural analysis

Journal Article · Thu Feb 22 00:00:00 EST 2024 · Dalton Transactions

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/d3dt04284g· OSTI ID:2571547

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Washington State Univ., Pullman, WA (United States)
Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL (United States)
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)

Metal–organic frameworks (MOF) are a subclass of porous framework materials that have been used for a wide variety of applications in sensing, catalysis, and remediation. Among these myriad applications is their remarkable ability to capture substances in a variety of environments ranging from benign to extreme. Among the most common and problematic substances found throughout the world's oceans and water supplies is [UO₂]²⁺, a common mobile ion of uranium, which is found both naturally and as a result of anthropogenic activities, leading to problematic environmental contamination. While some MOFs possess high capability for the uptake of [UO₂]²⁺, many more of the thousands of MOFs and their modifications that have been produced over the years have yet to be studied for their ability to uptake [UO₂]²⁺. However, studying the thousands of MOFs and their modifications presents an incredibly difficult task. As such, a way to narrow down the numbers seems imperative. In this work, we evaluate the binding behaviors as well as identify the specific binding sites of [UO₂]²⁺ incorporated into six different Zr MOFs to elucidate specific features that improve [UO₂]²⁺ uptake. In doing so, we also present a method for the determination and verification of these binding sites by Anomalous wide-angle X-ray scattering, X-ray fluorescence, and X-ray absorption spectroscopy. This research not only presents a way for future research into the uptake of [UO₂]²⁺ into MOFs to be conducted but also a means to evaluate MOFs more generally for the uptake of other compounds to be applied for environmental remediation and improvement of ecosystems globally.

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Research Organization:: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP); USDOE Office of Science (SC)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-06CH11357; NA0003763

OSTI ID:: 2571547

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2315753

Journal Information:: Dalton Transactions, Journal Name: Dalton Transactions Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 53; ISSN 1477-9226; ISSN 1477-9234

Publisher:: Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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