Cs+ extraction from chloride-rich brine solutions using the calixarene crown ether MAXCalix

We have developed an extraction method for the retrieval of Cs+ from chloridecontaining salt brine solutions. We employ the calixarene crown ether known as MAXCalix as the extractant, which exhibits a remarkable selectivity for Cs+ over Na+, K+, Mg2+ and Ca2+, with separation factors ranging from 10...

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Hauptverfasser: Sittel, Thomas (VerfasserIn) , Becker, Karolin (VerfasserIn) , Geist, Andreas (VerfasserIn) , Panak, Petra (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 06 May, 2024
In: Solvent extraction and ion exchange
Year: 2024, Jahrgang: 42, Heft: 2, Pages: 118-132
ISSN:1532-2262
DOI:10.1080/07366299.2024.2349528
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Verfasserangaben:Thomas Sittel, Karolin Becker, Andreas Geist, and Petra J. Panak
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Zusammenfassung:We have developed an extraction method for the retrieval of Cs+ from chloridecontaining salt brine solutions. We employ the calixarene crown ether known as MAXCalix as the extractant, which exhibits a remarkable selectivity for Cs+ over Na+, K+, Mg2+ and Ca2+, with separation factors ranging from 100 to 104. The efficiency of the extraction strongly depends on the chloride concentration in the aqueous phase. Notably, when the chloride concentration reaches 4 mol L−1, we achieve a Cs+ distribution ratio of 7.9. Accordingly, the retrieval of Cs+ from the organic phase is achieved when the HCl concentration is maintained at a low level. In multicomponent chloride brine solutions, the distribution ratios for Cs+ are somewhat lower, yet still fall within the range of 4-6. Nevertheless, these ratios remain favorable for separation purposes. Additionally, the distribution ratios of Na+, K+, Mg2+, and Ca2+ offer insights into the coordination chemistry of MAXCalix. Our experimental data indicate a correlation between ionic size and distribution ratio. Cs+ forms the strongest complex, followed by K+ and Na+, while Mg2+ and Ca2+ exhibit minimal extraction, potentially due to interactions with the diluent. These findings may open new approaches for the development of a decontamination strategy tailored to address salts and brine solutions contaminated with Cs-137.
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ISSN:1532-2262
DOI:10.1080/07366299.2024.2349528