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  • 1Science and Technology Directorate, Savannah River National Laboratory, P.O. Box A, Aiken, SC 29808, USA. Lindsay.roy@srnl.doe.gov

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Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations reveal that electrostatic and covalent interactions, not just acid-base properties, drive the preference of DTPA ligand for Americium (Am) over Neodymium (Nd) in separation processes.

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Understanding the complexation behavior of f-elements is crucial for nuclear fuel reprocessing and waste management.
  • Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) is a key ligand used in the separation of actinides and lanthanides.
  • Existing models for ligand-metal interactions may not fully capture the nuances of f-element complexation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the structural and energetic factors governing the complexation of [M(III)(DTPA)-H(2)O](2-) complexes, where M = Nd and Am.
  • To investigate the gas-phase and aqueous-phase Gibbs free energy changes associated with DTPA complexation for Nd and Am.
  • To re-evaluate the applicability of the hard and soft acids and bases (HSAB) concept in designing separation reagents for f-elements.

Main Methods:

  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations were employed to model the electronic structure and bonding.
  • Analysis of bonding characteristics, including electrostatic and covalent contributions, was performed.
  • Gibbs free energy calculations were conducted for both gas-phase and aqueous solution environments.

Main Results:

  • DFT calculations provide insights into the structures and stabilities of aqueous [M(III)(DTPA)-H(2)O](2-) complexes.
  • Bonding analyses indicate that electrostatic interactions and oxygen-based covalent interactions with DTPA's oxygen atoms are primary drivers for Am preference over Nd.
  • Nitrogen chelation offers a secondary, minor covalent interaction contribution.

Conclusions:

  • The preference of DTPA for Am over Nd is primarily governed by a combination of electrostatic and covalent interactions, challenging solely HSAB-based predictions.
  • Hard-soft interactions may play a more significant role in separation processes than previously recognized.
  • These findings suggest a need for refined theoretical models in the design of advanced extraction reagents for f-element separation.