Phosphate functionalized Zr/Nd bimetallic metal-organic framework for Lu3+ adsorption: Performance and mechanistic study

Key Points

• Lu3+ adsorption efficiency reaches 95%, indicating strong binding capabilities of the metal-organic framework.
• The study involved testing a phosphate functionalized zirconium and neodymium framework under various conditions for optimization.
• Analysis employed mechanistic studies to understand the adsorption process at a molecular level, shedding light on ion interaction dynamics.
• The findings support future application in environmental cleanup strategies, although practical implementations require further development.