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Title: The use of silver nanoparticles for the recovery of uranium from seawater by means of biofouling mitigation

Journal Article · · Sustainable Energy & Fuels
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SE00228B · OSTI ID:1464969
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  1. University of Texas at Austin, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program, Austin, USA 78712

Research currently being carried out by a consortium of national laboratory and university partners is leading to the development of advanced adsorbent materials suitable for the industrial-scale recovery of the essentially limitless supply of uranium naturally contained within the worlds oceans.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
6B0012
OSTI ID:
1464969
Journal Information:
Sustainable Energy & Fuels, Journal Name: Sustainable Energy & Fuels Vol. 2 Journal Issue: 10; ISSN 2398-4902
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 14 works
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