Advancements in UiO-66-based adsorbents: a critical review of their role in radionuclide sequestration

Key Points

• To critically assess the role of UiO-66-based adsorbents in removing radionuclides from nuclear wastewater.
• Review of current literature on UiO-66 synthesis and applications
• Analysis of mechanistic insights into radionuclide adsorption
• Discussion of challenges in scaling to industrial applications
• Identified several radionuclides effectively sequestered by UiO-66 adsorbents
• Highlighted the synthesis methods that enhance adsorption efficiency
• Outlined significant challenges for industrial-scale implementation, particularly in nuclear waste management.