The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of Zr-gallic acid as an adsorbent for uranium removal from aqueous solutions.
Synthesis of Zr-gallic acid compound
Adsorption tests with uranium(vi) solution
Assessment of selectivity and adsorption behavior
Zr-GA efficiently removes uranium(vi) from solution
Demonstrates inner-sphere complexation with high selectivity
Monolayer adsorption and chemisorption behaviors observed
Abstract
Zr–GA efficiently removes U( vi ) from aqueous solution via inner-sphere surface complexation with oxygen-donor sites, exhibiting high selectivity, monolayer adsorption, and chemisorption behavior.
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