title: Effective Am(III)/Eu(III) separations using 2,6-bis(1,2,4-triazin-3-yl)pyridine (BTP) functionalised titania particles and hierarchically porous beads.
abstract: Hybrid materials which selectively extract Am(III) over Eu(III) from 0.01 M nitric acid solutions with fast kinetics and separation factors up to 160 have been synthesised. The materials consist of titania functionalised with a modified organic 2,6-bis(1,2,4-triazin-3-yl)pyridine (BTP) derivative. Both particles and hierarchically porous beads have been prepared and provide advantages over conventional solvent extraction separations.
authors.affiliation: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, NSW, 2232, Australia. Tracey.Hanley@ansto.gov.au.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Veliscek-Carolan
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Jolliffe
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Hanley