Bare and polyelectrolyte-coated calcium carbonate particles for seawater uranium extraction: an eco-friendly alternative
Jérémie Courtois, Bin Wang, Isaac N. Abonee, Kun Xiong, Qiang Tian, Minhao Yan, Alain Gibaud
Abstract
Bare and polyelectrolyte-coated calcium carbonate particles are inexpensive and environment-friendly seawater uranium extractants. Pure CaCO<sub>3</sub>has uranium self-release ability.
Topics & Concepts
SeawaterUraniumCalcium carbonatePolyelectrolyteExtraction (chemistry)Environmentally friendlyCalciumCarbonateChemistryChemical engineeringMineralogyMaterials scienceGeologyChromatographyMetallurgyOrganic chemistryPolymerOceanographyBiologyEngineeringEcologyRadioactive element chemistry and processingNuclear Materials and PropertiesGeochemistry and Elemental Analysis