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  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Radiochemistry
  • Separation Science

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  • Minor actinide (MA) separation is crucial for spent nuclear fuel recycling.
  • Pyridine-bis-triazole ligands have shown effectiveness in MA separation.
  • The PTEH ligand is a recently studied compound within this class.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the features of the PTEH ligand.
  • To evaluate its potential in SANEX-like processes for MA separation.
  • To assess its performance under process conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Investigation of ligand properties.
  • Extraction experiments with synthetic high active raffinate (HAR).
  • Evaluation of selectivity, stability, and kinetics.

Main Results:

  • PTEH demonstrated satisfactory extraction properties for selective actinide (An) separation from lanthanides (Ln).
  • The ligand exhibited easy cation release, adequate extraction kinetics, and outstanding hydrolytical and radiolytical stability.
  • Applicability was confirmed even at elevated process temperatures.

Conclusions:

  • PTEH is a viable ligand for advanced separation processes in spent nuclear fuel recycling.
  • The study supports promoting PTEH as a concrete alternative to the reference CyMe4-BTBP ligand.
  • PTEH shows significant promise for improving MA separation efficiency and stability.