Hydrocolloid-Stabilized Magnetite for Efficient Removal of Radioactive Phosphates
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2014
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Technická Univerzita v Liberci
Technical university of Liberec, Czech Republic
Technická Univerzita v Liberci
Technical university of Liberec, Czech Republic
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Liquid radioactive waste is a common by-product when using radioactive isotopes in research and medicine. Efficient remediation of such liquid waste is crucial for increasing safety during the necessary storage of the material. Herein, we present a novel Gum Karaya stabilized magnetite for the efficient removal of radioactive phosphorus P-32 from liquid radioactive waste. This environmentally friendly material is well suited to be used as a nanohydrogel for the removal of liquid waste, which can then be stored in a smaller space and without the risk of the spills inherent to the initial liquid material. The maximum adsorption capacity of the GK/M in this study was found to be 15.68GBq/g. We present a thorough morphological characterization of the synthesised GK/M, as well as a discussion of the possible phosphorus adsorption mechanisms.
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2314-6133