Silver-functionalized silica aerogels and their application in the removal of iodine from aqueous environments

• Published in: Journal of hazardous materials Vol. 379; p. 119364
• Main Authors: Asmussen, R. Matthew, Matyáš, Josef, Qafoku, Nikolla P., Kruger, Albert A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 05.11.2019; Elsevier
• Subjects: aerogels; anaerobic conditions; Aqueous environments; Capture; chlorides; condensates; half life; iodates; iodides; Iodine; MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES; Nuclear waste management; radioactive waste; silica; Silver-functionalized silica aerogel; sorption; waste treatment; Nuclear waste management; Aqueous environments; Silver-functionalized silica aerogel; Capture; Iodine

[Display omitted] •Silver-functionalized silica aerogel (AgAero) is novel material for iodine capture.•AgAero completely and fast removed I− from different aqueous environments.•AgAero exhibited a preferred removal of I− over Br− and Cl−.•AgAero was able to remove IO3- in DIW through reduction to I−...