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A multifunctional technology platform for sorbent construction using polyacrylonitrile scaffolds

Journal Article · · Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is a synthetic polymer that shows high potential for use in a wide range of environmental remediation applications. PAN can be implemented in various ways within a batch or continuous process stream for use as a passive scaffold holding active gettering materials in place or where the PAN scaffold (e.g., beads, fiber mats, membranes) is functionalized with active chelating groups (e.g., amine, hydrazide, amidoximes, carboxyl). Application spaces covered in this review include remediation of heavy metals (e.g., Ag, As, Cd, Cr6+, Cu, Pb, Sb, and Se), high-dose fission products (e.g., 90Sr, 137Cs), radioiodine (i.e., 129I), noble gases (i.e., Xe, 85Kr), rare earths (e.g., Ce, Y), and actinides (e.g., Am, Pu, U). Methods for producing PAN composite sorbents are discussed. Options are also discussed for removing the PAN matrix following chemisorption of an active contaminant to minimize waste volumes requiring disposal.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
2396654
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-193801
Journal Information:
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Journal Name: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research Journal Issue: 19 Vol. 63
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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