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Title: The radiation chemistry of ionic liquids: A review

Journal Article · · Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange
 [1];  [2]
  1. Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
  2. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)

Ionic liquids have received increasing attention as media for radiochemical separations. Recent literature includes examinations of the efficiencies and mechanisms of the solvent extraction of lanthanides, actinides and fission products into ionic liquid solutions. For radiochemical applications, including as replacement solvents for nuclear fuel reprocessing, a thorough understanding of the radiation chemistry of ionic liquids will be required. Such an understanding can be achieved based on a combination of steady-state radiolysis experiments coupled with post-irradiation product identification and pulse-radiolysis experiments to acquire kinetic information. These techniques allow for the elucidation of radiolytic mechanisms. This contribution reviews the current ionic liquid radiation chemistry literature as it affects separations, with these considerations in mind.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC07-05ID14517
OSTI ID:
1173109
Report Number(s):
INL/JOU-13-30554; TRN: US1600462
Journal Information:
Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange, Vol. 32, Issue 6; ISSN 0736-6299
Publisher:
Taylor and FrancisCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 50 works
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