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Synergistically adsorbing and reducing Uranium from water by a novel nano zero-valent copper/MXene 0D/2D nanocomposite

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WATER RESEARCH
卷 245, 期 -, 页码 -

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PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120666

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Zero-valent copper; MXene; Uranium; Adsorption; Reduction

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The study proposes a novel nanocomposite, nZVC/Ti3C2, for efficient removal of U (VI) from radioactive wastewater. The composite material, composed of nano zero-valent copper (nZVC) nanoparticles loaded onto Ti3C2 MXene nanoflakes, shows remarkable efficiency and selectivity due to the unique configuration. The underlying mechanism involves reductive immobilization, inner-sphere surface complexation, and hydrolytic precipitation.
Proper disposal of uranium-containing waste is of utmost importance for safeguarding the environment and human health. In this study, we proposed a novel zero-dimensional (0D)/two-dimensional (2D) nanocomposite material, nZVC/Ti3C2, composed of nano zero-valent copper (nZVC) nanoparticles loaded onto Ti3C2 MXene nanoflakes, which was prepared using a simple in situ chemical reduction method. The uniform dispersion of 0D nZVC nanoparticles, with a size of approximately 5 nm, onto the 2D ultrathin Ti3C2 MXene effectively prevented agglomeration and corrosion of nZVC. This unique configuration provided numerous adsorption sites for UO22+and facilitated a fascinating charge channel for reducing adsorbed UO22+ into low-mobilized UO2 by nZVC. Under the synergistic effect of Ti3C2 MXene and nZVC, remarkable efficiency and selectivity of nZVC/Ti3C2 for U (VI) removal were demonstrated, which exhibited an exceptional adsorption capacity of up to 360 mg/g, coupled with a high removal efficiency of 97.5 % and rapid kinetics. Importantly, the presence of humic acid did not significantly affect the U (VI) removal efficiency of the composite because of the reduction effect of nZVC. The underlying mechanism of U (VI) removal was elucidated, revealing the involvement of reductive immobilization in the form of UO2 (as high as 73.6 %), inner-sphere surface complexation, and hydrolytic precipitation. This mechanism was dependent on the availability of active nZVC and the solution's pH. These findings highlight the potential of nZVC/Ti3C2 composites as efficient decontaminants for radioactive wastewater, thus contributing to advancements in environmental remediation endeavors.

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