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Synthesis and Characterization of Supramolecular Colloids
Published on: April 22, 2016
Synthesis of functionalised BTPhen derivatives - effects on solubility and americium extraction
Matthew A Higginson1, Nichola D Kyle, Olivia J Marsden
1Centre for Radiochemistry Research, School of Chemistry, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK. Sarah.L.Heath@manchester.ac.uk.
Abstract:
Separation of the minor actinides (Am/Cm) from spent nuclear fuel post-PUREX process is expected to play a key part in new reprocessing methodologies. To date, a number of selective americium extractants from the BTPhen ligand family have been identified. In this investigation, we synthesise 24 novel BTPhens with additional functionality to determine the effects on solubilities and americium extraction capabilities. The data obtained will allow for tuning of steric/electronic properties of BTPhens in order to assist future extractant design.
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