Functionalized bacteria used as adsorbents for uranium extraction from seawater

January 1, 2026RSC AdvancesOpen Access

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The research aims to improve uranium extraction from seawater using functionalized bacteria as adsorbents.
Investigated functionalized bacteria as potential materials for uranium extraction.
Analyzed the adsorption capacity of these bacteria in seawater conditions.
Considered the impact of competing ions on uranium recovery.
Functionalized bacteria effectively function as adsorbents for uranium extraction.
Extraction efficiency is influenced by the concentration of uranium and presence of competing ions.
Highlighting challenges in achieving selective extraction under natural seawater conditions.

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Selective extraction shows potential for uranium recovery in seawater, implying challenges due to low concentrations and competing ions.

Selective extraction of uranium from seawater remains challenging due to its ultra-low concentration and the presence of competing ions.

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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