Fe 3 O 4 -Functionalized UiO-66 with Facile Magnetic Recovery for High-Capacity and Rapid Uranium Removal from Contaminated Aqueous Solutions

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a cost-effective method for uranium removal from contaminated water using functionalized magnetic materials.
• Developed Fe3O4-functionalized UiO-66 materials for uranium adsorption.
• Conducted experiments to assess uranium removal efficiency in various concentrations of contaminated aqueous solutions.
• Utilized magnetic recovery mechanisms for efficient material reusability.
• Achieved uranium removal rates exceeding 90% at optimal conditions.
• Demonstrated rapid adsorption kinetics with half-lives significantly reduced compared to conventional methods.
• Facilitated easy material recovery via magnetic separation, enhancing operational efficiency.