Highly efficient functionalized MOF-LIC-1 for extraction of U(<scp>vi</scp>) and Th(<scp>iv</scp>) from aqueous solution: experimental and theoretical studies
V. Venkata Sravani, Somnath Sengupta, B. Sreenivasulu, Gopinadhanpillai Gopakumar, Sarita Tripathi, M. Chandra, C. V. S. Brahmmananda Rao, A. Suresh, Sivaraman Nagarajan
Abstract
Four MOF-LIC-1 MOFs following the PSM strategy were prepared, characterized, and examined for the sorption of U( vi ) and Th( iv ). Also the nature of U( vi ) interactions on MOFs was also investigated by applying DFT calculations.
Topics & Concepts
SorptionAqueous solutionExtraction (chemistry)Thermal stabilityChemistryNuclear chemistrySelectivityThermogravimetric analysisMetal-organic frameworkMetal ions in aqueous solutionFourier transform infrared spectroscopyMetalChemical engineeringChromatographyAdsorptionPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisEngineeringRadioactive element chemistry and processingMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsChemical Synthesis and Characterization