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Efficient removal of U(VI) from solution using a MoS42− ion-exchange functionalized polypyrrole composite material

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MoS4–Ppy was synthesized by a simple oxidative polymerization method and functionalized with the MoS42− ions. Because of the good stability and excellent ion-exchange properties, it has been considered as one of the promising candidates for metal ions adsorption. In this regard, the as-prepared MoS4–Ppy was used to remove U(VI) and well characterized by XRD, TEM, FT-IR, and XPS techniques. The batch adsorption experiments were systematically studied. It was found that the adsorption of U(VI) on MoS4–Ppy largely depends on the solution pH; the maximum adsorption capacity of MoS4–Ppy was determined to be 333.9 mg/g. Impressively, MoS4–Ppy showed excellent selectivity toward U(VI). The adsorption mechanism indicated that U(VI) mainly depends on the electrostatic interaction of MoS42− on the surface of MoS4–Ppy. And comprehensive experimental results show that MoS4–Ppy is highly stable under acid conditions, which can effectively remove radionuclides from wastewater.

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This work was supported by Natural Science Foundation of China (21976148, 21906133, 11905177, 22076155); the Basic Scientific Research Project of China (JCKY2018404C008); the National key research and development Project of China (2016YFC1402500); Sichuan Science and Technology Program (2020JDRC0068); the Project of State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, Southwest University of Science and Technology (18zxhk04); the Long Shan Talent Project (18LZX304, 18LZXT04); and the Doctoral Foundation Project of Southwest University of Science and Technology (Grant No. 18zx7148).

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  1. National Co-Innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China

    Bin Zhao, Ying Kou, Dongdong Pu, Ling Zhang, Bo Liu, Lin Zhu & Tao Duan

  2. Fundamental Science On Nuclear Wastes and Environmental Safety Laboratory, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China

    Bin Zhao, Ying Kou, Dongdong Pu, Ling Zhang, Bo Liu, Lin Zhu & Tao Duan

  3. State Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Energy Materials, School of National Defence Science & Technology, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China

    Bin Zhao, Ying Kou, Dongdong Pu, Ling Zhang, Bo Liu, Lin Zhu & Tao Duan

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Zhao, B., Kou, Y., Pu, D. et al. Efficient removal of U(VI) from solution using a MoS42− ion-exchange functionalized polypyrrole composite material. J Mater Sci 56, 19528–19537 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-021-06466-0

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