Archive for June 2019
Ultra-selective ligand-driven separation of strategic actinides
Ultra-selective ligand-driven separation of strategic actinides Gauthier J.-P. Deblonde, Abel Ricano & Rebecca J. Abergel Metal ion separations are critical to numerousfields, including nuclear medicine, wasterecycling, space exploration, and fundamental research. Nonetheless, operational conditionsand performance are limited, imposing compromises between recovery, purity, and cost.Siderophore-inspired ligands show unprecedented charge-based selectivity and compatibilitywith harsh industry conditions, affording…
Read MoreSeparation Anxiety No More: A Faster Technique to Purify Elements
Separation Anxiety No More: A Faster Technique to Purify Elements June 4, 2019 The actinides – those chemical elements on the bottom row of the periodic table – are used in applications ranging from medical treatments to space exploration to nuclear energy production. But purifying the target element so it can be used, by separating…
Read More