Phonon softening induced phase transition of CeSiO 4: a density functional theory study

X Zhao, AC Strzelecki, N Dacheux, L Qi, X Guo - Dalton Transactions, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Density functional theory plus Hubbard U (DFT+ U) methodology was used to calculate the
structures and energetic landscapes of CeSiO4, including its stetindite and scheelite phases …

Development of ZrSiO4-borosilicate glass-ceramics for immobilization of simulated tetravalent actinides

H Dan, Y Li, B Bao, J Li, J Guo, Y Ding - Journal of Nuclear Materials, 2025 - Elsevier
Develo** new matrix for efficient actinides immobilization is of great significance for the
sustainable development of nuclear energy. Herein, novel ZrSiO 4-borosilicate glass …

Hydrothermal synthesis of (Zr, U) SiO 4: an efficient pathway to incorporate uranium into zircon

P Estevenon, T Barral, A Avallone, M Jeffredo… - Dalton …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The preparation of synthetic (Zr, U) SiO4 solid solution is challenging, as the conventional
high-temperature solid-state method limits the solubility of uranium (4±1 mol%) in the …

Solid state synthesis of Ce-doped zircon from the mechanically activated CeO2–ZrO2–SiO2 mixture

AM Kalinkin, VY Vinogradov - Journal of Nuclear Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Zircon is a promising candidate for use as a matrix in the immobilization of radioactive
waste. However, high temperatures (1400–1600° C) and calcination durations are generally …