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Synthesis of magnetic-carbon sorbent for removal of U(VI) from aqueous solution

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An functional magnetic and carbon-based adsorbent, noted as Fe3O4@HTC-NaOH, was synthesized by hydrothermal and NaOH treatment processing. The results of FT-IR spectrum and ξ-potential showed the surface of Fe3O4@HTC-NaOH existed losts of f-lactonic and sodium carboxylic acid (COONa) groups and was relatively negative. The U(VI) adsorption capacities onto the Fe3O4@HTC-NaOH reached the maximum of 761.20 mg/g, showing a high efficiency for removal U(VI) from polluted water. In addition, the adsorption products can be readily separated from contaminated solutions using a magnet. The results indicated that Fe3O4@HTC-NaOH possessed potential application in the remediation of uranium polluted water and soil.

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This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21561002, 21866004) and the Science & Technology Support Program of Jiangxi Province (Grant No. 2018ACB21007).

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    Zhongjun Lai, Zhi-qiang Xuan, Shun-fei Yu, Yi-yao Cao, Yao-xian Zhao, Yi-hua Li, Jin Luo & Xin-xing Li

  2. State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, Jiangxi, China

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Lai, Z., Xuan, Zq., Yu, Sf. et al. Synthesis of magnetic-carbon sorbent for removal of U(VI) from aqueous solution. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 322, 2079–2089 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-019-06907-w

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