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Characterization of the sorption behavior and mechanism of U(VI) on sericite by batch experiments and spectroscopic techniques

  • Ge Liu
  • , Huiyang Mei
  • , Huifang Zhang
  • , Haining Liu
  • , Changlun Chen
  • , Njud S. Alharbi
  • , Tasawar Hayat
  • , Xiaoli Tan
  • CAS - Institute of Plasma Physics
  • University of Science and Technology of China
  • CAS - Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes
  • Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
  • Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University
  • King Abdulaziz University

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Abstract

This study explored the sorption behavior and mechanism of U(VI) on sericite. The surface properties of sericite were investigated, and the effects of several environmental factors on U(VI) sorption to sericite were evaluated. The experimental data were simulated by different isotherm models and kinetic models. Humic acids affects U(VI) sorption obviously while silicate promotes the process in the whole pH range. The sorption–desorption hysteresis suggests an irreversible sorption process. Spectroscopic analyses indicate that the −OH groups have an important effect in the U(VI) sorption.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)333-342
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Volume313
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Coexisting ions
  • Inner-sphere
  • Sericite
  • Spectroscopic techniques
  • U(VI)

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