Construction of a novel cationic polymeric nanotrap using valence and configuration matching strategy for benchmark removal of selenium oxoanions from nuclear waste streams
摘要
The persistent need for sorbents capable of efficiently extracting selenium from radioactive wastewater has been a significant challenge. Herein, we introduce SCU-CPN-5, a robust and saleable adsorbent designed through principles of valence and configuration matching, which achieves remarkable removal of selenium oxo-anions from nuclear waste liquids. SCU-CPN-5 demonstrates unprecedented adsorption capacities, with 617 mg/g for SeO42− and 333 mg/g for SeO32−. Additionally, it exhibits a removal efficiency of up to 99.7% for environmentally relevant concentrations of SeO42−. Notably, we employed in-situ Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy to monitor the sorption process of selenium oxo-anions into the pores of the sorbent in real time, marking a significant advancement. This research not only introduces a novel approach to the design of functional materials for nuclear wastewater management but also provides a molecular-level understanding of the adsorption mechanism.