Unlocking a radioactive pertechnetate (TcO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup>) treatment process with functionalized metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
Kankan Patra, Samraj Mollick, Arijit Sengupta, Satya Ranjan Guchhait
Abstract
This review highlights the latest advancements in the use of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) to efficiently separate TcO 4 − ions. It explores the mechanisms and receptor chemistry involved in TcO 4 − ion capture for selective targeting.
Topics & Concepts
Metal-organic frameworkPertechnetateProcess (computing)RadiochemistryChemistryNuclear chemistryMaterials scienceTechnetiumPhysical chemistryComputer scienceOperating systemAdsorptionMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsChemical Synthesis and CharacterizationRadioactive element chemistry and processing