Sorption of cesium ions from aqueous solutions by multi-walled carbon nanotubes functionalized with copper ferrocyanide

In this study, copper ferrocyanide-functionalized, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT-CuFCs) were synthesized. The MWCNT-CuFCs exhibited a high capacity for sorbing Cs + from aqueous solutions because of their strong affinity for Cs + and high specific surface area. The sorption capacity of the MW...

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Published in:Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry 2016-08, Vol.309 (2), p.477-484
Main Authors: Lee, Hyun-Kyu, Choi, Jung Weon, Oh, Wonzin, Choi, Sang-June
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Cyanides
Diagnostic Radiology
Hadrons
Heavy Ions
Inorganic Chemistry
Iron compounds
Nanotubes
Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear energy
Nuclear Physics
Nuclear power plants
Physical Chemistry
Waste management
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Summary:In this study, copper ferrocyanide-functionalized, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT-CuFCs) were synthesized. The MWCNT-CuFCs exhibited a high capacity for sorbing Cs + from aqueous solutions because of their strong affinity for Cs + and high specific surface area. The sorption capacity of the MWCNT-CuFCs for Cs + was dependent upon the initial pH of the solution. The sorption ability of the MWCNT-CuFCs for Cs + was maintained even in the presence of co-existing ions (K + and Na + ). To determine the degree of Cs + desorption from the MWCNT-CuFCs, a column-based desorption experiment was performed.
ISSN:0236-5731
1588-2780
DOI:10.1007/s10967-015-4642-z