Azone as a Green Extractant for Selective Uranium Recovery over Thorium: Extraction Behavior, Coordination Mechanism, and Comparison with TBP

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate azone as an effective green extractant for selectively recovering uranium over thorium.
• Investigated extraction behavior of azone compared to TBP (tributyl phosphate).
• Analyzed coordination mechanisms involved in the extraction process.
• Conducted comparative studies to assess effectiveness against thorium.
• Azone showed higher selectivity for uranium extraction compared to thorium.
• The coordination mechanism of azone differs significantly from that of TBP.
• Azone promotes a more environmentally friendly approach to nuclear fuel separation.