The Circuitous Journey from Malonamides to BTPhens: Ligands for Separating Actinides from Lanthanides

Michael Hudson, Frank Lewis, Laurence Harwood

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    Abstract

    This account describes the scientific events that have led from malonamides, which co-extract minor actinides and fission products, to the 1,2,4 triazines such as BTBP and BTPhen reagents that are capable of separating Am(III) from Eu(III). The journey started with a walk in hot and dusty Rome with Claude Musikas of the CEA in 1980 and continues to a celebratory beer or two in Reading (2012) with Laurence Harwood and Frank Lewis. Throughout the journey, organic synthesis, coupled with coordination chemistry has been the engine by which successful science has developed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationStrategies and Tactics in Organic Synthesis
    EditorsMichael Harmata
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherElsevier
    Pages177-202
    Number of pages320
    Volume9
    ISBN (Print)978-0-08-099362-1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 2014

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