Multifunctional mesoporous silica nanoparticles for biomedical applications

B Xu, S Li, R Shi, H Liu - Signal transduction and targeted therapy, 2023 - nature.com
Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) are recognized as a prime example of
nanotechnology applied in the biomedical field, due to their easily tunable structure and …

Breaking new ground: Innovative adsorbents for uranium and thorium ions removal and environmental cleanup

M Sharma, L Yadav, P Sharma, VC Janu… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2024 - Elsevier
Radionuclides such as uranium (U (VI)) and thorium (Th (IV)) exhibit health and
environmental hazards stemming from their radioactive deterioration. Strict regulation is …

Cyphos IL101 enhancement on uranium extraction from seawater of SA/rGO/PEI gel beads and regulation optimal adsorption conditions of pH

Q **n, Q Wang, K Luo, Z Lei, E Hu, J Lv, H Wang… - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
Herein, novel sodium alginate/Cyphos IL101–loaded reduced graphene oxide/
polyethyleneimine (SPGO; Cyphos IL101= trihexyl (tetradecyl) phosphonium chloride) gel …

Novel mesocellular silica foam supported poly (amidoxime-ethyleneimine) network for fast and highly efficient uranium extraction from seawater

J Yang, Y Li, T Tian, H Shi, Z Ahmad, N Geng… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
According to the global vision of “carbon peak and carbon neutrality”, extracting uranium
from natural seawater is regarded as a promising candidate for meeting nuclear fuel …

Efficient removal of uranium from wastewater using pig manure biochar: understanding adsorption and binding mechanisms

J Liao, L Ding, Y Zhang, W Zhu - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In this work, three kinds of biochars (PMBC-H 2 O, PMBC-PP and PMBC-HP) with excellent
adsorption performance were obtained by carbonizing pig manure pre-treated with different …

Sorption and reduction of hexavalent uranium by natural and modified silicate minerals: A review

G Yang - Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2023 - Springer
In the context of rising anthropogenic activities and world conflicts, there is an urgent need
for energy supply, such as nuclear power from uranium minerals. Nonetheless, uranium is …

Phosphate functionalized silicide for efficient removal of uranium contamination from hypersaline effluents at ultralow dosage

Y Jian, Y Ma, M Cao, S Zhao, Q Peng, H Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Highly efficient removal of uranium from uranium-containing nuclear wastewater is important
both for utilizing the uranium resource and protecting the environment from the hazards of …

Anti-biofouling amidoxime-quaternized polyethyleneimine hemp fiber for efficient uranium extraction from seawater

X Li, Q Liu, S Chen, J Zhu, Y Song, H Wu, Y Li… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nuclear energy plays a key role in the global energy supply. The adsorption and extraction
of uranium from seawater is key to the rapid development of nuclear energy. In this paper …

U (VI) and Th (IV) recovery using silica beads functionalized with urea-or thiourea-based polymers–Application to ore leachate

MF Hamza, Y Wei, MS Khalafalla, NS Abed… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Urea and thiourea have been successfully deposited at the surface of silica beads (through
one-pot reaction with formaldehyde) for designing new sorbents for U (VI) and Th (IV) …

Phytic acid-functionalized polyamidoxime/alginate hydrogel for targeted uranium extraction from acidic wastewater

Z Dai, H Wu, L Chen, Y Gao, L Li, D Ding - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024 - Elsevier
Efficient removal of uranium from radioactive wastewater is crucial for both environmental
protection and sustainable development of nuclear energy. However, selectively extracting …