Immobilized amines have been found to have a high selectivity for the uranyl ion present at ppm levels in synthetic seawater solutions. Modifications aimed at enhancing the affinity at ppb levels will be presented on polyacrylonitrile fibers and polystyrene-based beads.

Polymer-supported amines and aminophosphonates as uranyl-selective extractants

249th National Meeting (2015)

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