We show the efficacy of graphene oxide for rapid removal of some of the most toxic and radioactive long-lived human-made radionuclides from contaminated water, even from acidic solutions
2012
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- We show the efficacy of graphene oxide for rapid removal of some of the most toxic and radioactive long-lived human-made radionuclides from contaminated water, even from acidic solutions
- Cation/GO coagulation occurs with the formation of nanoparticle aggregates of GO sheets, facilitating their removal
- GO is far more effective in removal of transuranium elements from simulated nuclear waste solutions than other routinely used sorbents such as bentonite clays and activated carbon. These results point toward a simple methodology to mollify the severity of nuclear waste contamination, thereby leading to effective measures for environmental remediation
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