Synthesis and Evaluation of a Novel Hydrophilic 6,6’-Bis(1,2,4-triazin-3-yl)-2,2’-bipyridine Ligand for Separating Actinide(III) from Lanthanide(III)

Frank Lewis, Laurence Harwood, Michael Hudson, Ana Núñez, Hitos Galán, Amparo Espartero

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Abstract

We report the synthesis and evaluation of a novel hydrophilic 6,6’-bis(1,2,4-triazin-3-yl)-2,2’-bipyridine (BTBP) ligand containing carboxylate groups as a selective aqueous complexing agent for the minor actinides over lanthanides. The novel ligand is able to complex and separate Am(III) from Eu(III) in alkaline solutions selectively.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-5
JournalSynlett
Volume27
Issue number01
Early online date18 Nov 2015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016

Keywords

  • BTBP
  • americium
  • separation factor
  • europium
  • N-heterocycle
  • used nuclear fuel
  • ligand

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