Synthesis of functionalised BTPhen derivatives - effects on solubility and americium extraction

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 nove...

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Published in:Dalton transactions : an international journal of inorganic chemistry 2015-10, Vol.44 (37), p.16547-16552
Main Authors: Higginson, Matthew A, Kyle, Nichola D, Marsden, Olivia J, Thompson, Paul, Livens, Francis R, Heath, Sarah L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actinides
Americium
Derivatives
Extraction
Ligands
Reprocessing
Solubility
Tuning
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1477-9226
1477-9234
DOI:10.1039/c5dt01867f