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Liquid–liquid extraction of actinides, lanthanides, and fission products by use of ionic liquids: from discovery to understanding

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Liquid–liquid extraction of actinides and lanthanides by use of ionic liquids is reviewed, considering, first, phenomenological aspects, then looking more deeply at the various mechanisms. Future trends in this developing field are presented.

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Abbreviations

CMPO:

Carbamoyl-methyl phosphine oxide

TBP:

Tributyl phosphate

TODGA:

N,N,N′,N′-Tetra(n-octyl)diglycolamide

TTA:

Thenoyltrifluoroacetone

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Billard, I., Ouadi, A. & Gaillard, C. Liquid–liquid extraction of actinides, lanthanides, and fission products by use of ionic liquids: from discovery to understanding. Anal Bioanal Chem 400, 1555–1566 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-010-4478-x

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