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Perhydroxy-CB[6] decorated graphene oxide composite for uranium(VI) removal

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We report the synthesis of perhydroxy-cucurbit[6]uril decorated graphene oxide composite [denoted as HO-CB[6]/graphene oxide (GO)] through a self-assembly process in dimethyl sulfoxide solvent. The obtained composite was characterized by transmission electron microscopy, thermogravimetric and differential temperature analysis, fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy, and XRD. HO-CB[6]/GO was used as an adsorbent for the removal of uranium(VI) from aqueous solution. The results showed that HO-CB[6]/GO exhibited a fast sedimentation velocity and a high adsorption capacity to uranium(VI). HO-CB[6]/GO could be a promising candidate as sorbent for uranium-bearing wastewater treatment.

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The authors are very grateful for the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 21401174) and the Science and Technology Development Foundation of China Academy of Engineering Physics (2014B0301050).

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  1. Institute of Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, PO Box 9071-11, Mianyang, 621907, China

    Lang Shao, Jingrong Zhong, Yiming Ren & Hao Tang

  2. Science and Technology on Surface Physics and Chemistry Laboratory, PO Box 9-35, Mianyang, 621908, China

    Xiaofang Wang

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Shao, L., Zhong, J., Ren, Y. et al. Perhydroxy-CB[6] decorated graphene oxide composite for uranium(VI) removal. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 311, 627–635 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-016-5067-z

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