Templated synthesis of mesoporous titanium phosphates for the sequestration of radionuclides

Several mesoporous titanium phosphate phases, with varying pore sizes, were prepared using non-ionic surfactants and easily handled titanium precursors under mild reaction conditions. Preliminary testing reveals that these materials have high affinity for certain radionuclides of environmental concern. (C) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.