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A fully inorganic polyoxometalate-assisted crystallization strategy enables ultraselective separation of lanthanides (Ln(III)) from actinides (An(VI)) under strongly acidic conditions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to improve the separation of actinides from lanthanides using a crystallization method.

May 20, 2026Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers1 citations

Polyoxometalate-assisted crystallization for ultraselective Ln(III)/An(VI) separation under strongly acidic conditions

GZGuangtao ZhangXi'an Jiaotong University YLYarui LiNanyang Technological University JCJiarui ChenXi'an Jiaotong University

Key Points

The aim is to improve the separation of actinides from lanthanides using a crystallization method.
Developed a fully inorganic crystallization strategy.
Utilized polyoxometalates to assist in separation.
Conducted experiments under strongly acidic conditions.
Achieved high selectivity in separating Ln(III) from An(VI).
Demonstrated effective crystallization under acidic conditions.

Abstract

The selective separation of actinides from lanthanides represents a longstanding challenge in advanced nuclear fuel cycle management. Here we present a fully inorganic crystallization strategy for Ln(III)/An(VI) separation based on...

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