S. P. Prabhu, Amit Kanjilal, Sonali Gondane, P. D. Sawant, Awadhesh Kumar, Probal Chaudhury, M. S. Kulkarni
{"title":"Uranium separation from urine matrix using amidoximated crosslinked polyacrylonitrile adsorbent","authors":"S. P. Prabhu, Amit Kanjilal, Sonali Gondane, P. D. Sawant, Awadhesh Kumar, Probal Chaudhury, M. S. Kulkarni","doi":"10.1007/s10967-024-09947-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-024-09947-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A rapid radiochemical separation method was developed for the assessment of uranium in urine using indigenously synthesised amidoximated crosslinked polyacrylonitrile (ACPAN) adsorbent. The synthesised adsorbent exhibited a high uranium adsorption capacity for urine samples conditioned at pH 2. The reusability of the ACPAN adsorbent was demonstrated by its stable adsorption capacity for ultra-trace levels of uranium over multiple cycles. The standardized method complied ANSI 13.30 radio bioassay performance criteria, validating the suitability of this novel technique for precise determination of uranium in urine. The method developed is rapid, sensitive, and can be applied for emergency bioassay of uranium in urine.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2073 - 2094"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-024-09947-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143707019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Free radon production from uranium tailings under frozen and non-frozen conditions","authors":"Yongjun Ye, Yifan Zong, Mengyi Li, Bangzhi Song","doi":"10.1007/s10967-024-09948-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-024-09948-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The effect of conventional factors on the free radon production rate above 0 °C has been widely studied, but rarely explored under frozen conditions. In order to investigate the effect on the free radon production rate of uranium tailings under frozen and non-frozen conditions, uranium tailings from southern China were selected for screening, and temperature, water–solid mass ratio and particle size were used as influencing factors for research. The stable radon concentration and the free radon production rate of uranium tailings of varying particle sizes at different temperatures (20 °C, 0 °C, − 10 °C, − 20 °C) and different water–solid mass ratios (0, 0.14, 0.28) were measured by the homemade radon collection tanks. The experimental results showed that: (1) The free radon production rate decreases with temperature decreases, more significantly under frozen conditions, dropping 3.49–4.16% per 1 °C on average. (2) Under non-frozen conditions, the free radon production rate rises with water–solid mass ratio rises, while under frozen conditions, the free radon production rate of uranium tailings first increases and then decreases with the increase of water–solid mass ratio. (3) The larger particle size, the lower the free radon production rate. The free radon production rate of uranium tailings with particle size > 450 μm is 21.3–81.1% lower than that of uranium tailings with other particle sizes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2195 - 2202"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-024-09948-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143707020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Potential immobilization of Cs and Sr within perovskite-type CsSr2Ta3O10 ceramic waste forms","authors":"Yifan Li, Shuang Cao, Qingming Yang, Yuannuo Wang, Jingyang Wang, Caishan Jiao, Meng Zhang, Lei Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s10967-024-09892-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-024-09892-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The removal of Cs and Sr from high level radioactive waste is very important for ecological protection. However, simultaneous immobilization of Cs and Sr is rarely reported. In this work, a perovskite structure CsSr<sub>2</sub>Ta<sub>3</sub>O<sub>10</sub> was synthesized by molten salt method. CsSr<sub>2</sub>Ta<sub>3</sub>O<sub>10</sub> has good thermal stability up to 900 °C at least. Under the γ irradiation of Co-60, most of the material maintained its structural integrity. CsSr<sub>2</sub>Ta<sub>3</sub>O<sub>10</sub> demonstrates a wide range of pH durability, where Cs is stable in the pH range from 4 to 12 and Sr from 2 to 12. Its frame structure remains stable in the pH range from 2 to 12 and will not be decomposed. Further sintering of CsSr<sub>2</sub>Ta<sub>3</sub>O<sub>10</sub> ceramic waste forms results in a high density of 93% − 95%. Moreover, leaching experiments conclude that the long-term leaching rates of Cs and Sr begin to stabilize after 14 days, reaching the order of 10<sup>0</sup> and 10<sup>−3</sup> g·m<sup>−2</sup>·d<sup>−1</sup>. These results provide a possibility for the simultaneous immobilization of Cs and Sr.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 2","pages":"1287 - 1297"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kelly N. Kmak, John D. Despotopulos, Tony L. Huynh, William M. Kerlin
{"title":"TALSPEAK-based separation of the trivalent actinides from rare earth elements using LN resin","authors":"Kelly N. Kmak, John D. Despotopulos, Tony L. Huynh, William M. Kerlin","doi":"10.1007/s10967-024-09965-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-024-09965-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The separation of <sup>241</sup>Am, <sup>244</sup>Cm and <sup>249</sup>Cf from rare earth elements using LN resin and lactate buffer solutions with diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid is described with numerous columns studies. The elutions are based on TALSPEAK liquid–liquid extraction chemistry, and provide high yield (> 90%), rapid, simple separations of the trivalent actinides from the lanthanides, which is often challenging due to similarities in chemical behavior among the trivalent f-block elements. All three actinides can be separated from rare earth elements, including from massless fission product samples and samples with small amounts (~ 1–5 mg) of stable lanthanides. Separations with no detectable overlap between the actinide and lanthanide elutions is possible with massless samples, and in samples with mass high separation factors can be achieved (Am/Eu: 171; Am/La: 10<sup>6</sup>).</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2407 - 2415"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-024-09965-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143707021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sidra Ghias, Khizer Hayat Satti, Abdulaziz Al-Anazi, Waqas Niaz, Muhammad Ibrahim, Abdul Jabbar, Muhammad Aqeel
{"title":"Assessment of the radiological doses and health risk from natural and anthropogenic radionuclides in wheat samples near nuclear facilities in Dera Ghazi Khan","authors":"Sidra Ghias, Khizer Hayat Satti, Abdulaziz Al-Anazi, Waqas Niaz, Muhammad Ibrahim, Abdul Jabbar, Muhammad Aqeel","doi":"10.1007/s10967-024-09926-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-024-09926-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The study evaluated the presence of anthropogenic and natural radionuclides in wheat samples close to nuclear facilities of Dera Ghazi Khan by using gamma ray spectrometry. The average activity concentrations of <sup>226</sup>Ra, <sup>232</sup>Th, and <sup>40</sup>K found to be 1.60, 2.41 and 108.22 Bq/kg, respectively. The estimated average values for the internal hazard index, radium equivalent, radiological doses and cancer risk factor were found to be within acceptable ranges. The study discovered no substantial health concerns from consuming edible grains because their concentrations were within the permissible limits established by UNSCEAR.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 2","pages":"1497 - 1507"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bilal AbdulMajeed Mukhlif, Muhammad Ikram Ullah, Subasini Uthirapathy, Soumya V. Menon, R. S. K. Sharma, Abed J. Kadhim, Swati Sharma, Bhanu Juneja, Munthar Kadhim Abosaoda, Wesam R. Kadhum
{"title":"Multifunctional nanoparticles for image-guided drug delivery in nuclear medicine: advancements and applications","authors":"Bilal AbdulMajeed Mukhlif, Muhammad Ikram Ullah, Subasini Uthirapathy, Soumya V. Menon, R. S. K. Sharma, Abed J. Kadhim, Swati Sharma, Bhanu Juneja, Munthar Kadhim Abosaoda, Wesam R. Kadhum","doi":"10.1007/s10967-024-09960-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-024-09960-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The advent of multifunctional nanoparticles has significantly transformed the landscape of image-guided drug delivery (IGDD) in nuclear medicine. This review presents a detailed examination of the progress and applications of these nanoparticles within the field. It discusses combining imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with targeted drug delivery platforms, highlighting the nanoparticles’ ability to improve drug bioavailability and therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, the review addresses the challenges related to their translation into clinical practice. By analyzing recent studies and advancements, it seeks to provide insights into the potential of multifunctional nanoparticles for enhancing IGDD in nuclear medicine.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 2","pages":"1107 - 1121"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jeremy D. Inglis, Anthony D. Pollington, Natalie T. Rice, Andrew A. Reinhard, David L. Cook, Allison M. Wende, Robert E. Steiner, Stephen P. Lamont
{"title":"Using U–Th isochrons to assess 230Th–234U model age data from uranium metals","authors":"Jeremy D. Inglis, Anthony D. Pollington, Natalie T. Rice, Andrew A. Reinhard, David L. Cook, Allison M. Wende, Robert E. Steiner, Stephen P. Lamont","doi":"10.1007/s10967-024-09951-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-024-09951-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper explores the feasibility of using U–Th isochrons as a tool to help interpret <sup>230</sup>Th–<sup>234</sup>U model ages derived from uranium metal samples. We introduce the basic concepts of the isochron, including the conditions required to produce a meaningful isochron from U–Th isotope data. Then, using examples from cast uranium metal samples, show how isochrons can be used to guide our understanding of the assumption of purification in a <sup>230</sup>Th–<sup>234</sup>U model-age, and provide additional age data that can used to aid nuclear forensic investigations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 2","pages":"1703 - 1713"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A comparative study of long-term measurements of natural gamma absorbed dose rate in outdoor air by TLD and GM detectors","authors":"Pratip Mitra, S. K. Sahu, A. Vinod Kumar","doi":"10.1007/s10967-024-09946-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-024-09946-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper investigates and compares two widely employed techniques for measuring natural gamma absorbed dose rate in outdoor air: the thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) and the Geiger-Mueller (GM) detector-based environmental radiation monitor (ERM). Over two decades (2003–2023), measurements were conducted at eighteen investigation sites having a wide variation of local dose rate values. The TLDs accumulated quarterly doses, while the ERMs recorded hourly dose rates. The comparison of mean dose rates obtained by the two methods agreed within ± 30% for all sites. A strong positive correlation was obtained between the two methods.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2391 - 2396"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-024-09946-0.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tripropylamine quaternary ammonium salt-based monodisperse microspheres for efficient and rapid removal of I−/IO3− from aqueous solutions","authors":"Yuchen Sun, Mingyu Guo","doi":"10.1007/s10967-024-09959-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-024-09959-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this work, we report the efficient removal of I<sup>−</sup>/IO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> from wastewater by tripropylamine quaternary ammonium cation based monodisperse microspheres. Benefitting from the rapid solvent exchange process and the excellent ionic selectivity of tripropylamine quaternary ammonium cation, these microspheres show capture rate of 98% for I<sup>−</sup> and 66% for IO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> at a concentration of 50 ppm. Meanwhile, they exhibit high adsorption capacities of 350 mg/g for I<sup>−</sup> and 370 mg/g for IO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>, coupling with excellent reusability. These characteristics highlight their superior practicability for removal of iodine, particularly in the context of radioactive iodine-contaminated water.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2023 - 2036"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-024-09959-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A method for adjusting the effective decay constant of a radon exhalation simulation device","authors":"Zhipeng Liu, Tao Hu, Zhongkai Fan, Huiying Li, Jiale Sun, Xinyue Yang, Jia Liu, Haibo Yi, Jiulin Wu, Hongzhi Yuan, Yanliang Tan","doi":"10.1007/s10967-024-09963-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-024-09963-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this paper, a method and its device were designed to quickly adjust the effective decay constant <i>λ</i><sub>EFF</sub> of a radon exhalation simulation device. The device achieves the purpose of adjusting<i> λ</i><sub>EFF</sub> by actively adjusting the leakage rate of the device. The <i>λ</i><sub>EFF</sub> of the initial radon exhalation simulation device was measured firstly. then five different sets of <i>λ</i><sub>EFF</sub> adjustment experiments were set. The error between the actual value of <i>λ</i><sub>EFF</sub> and the target value of<i> λ</i><sub>EFF</sub> calculated from the five experiments was within 2 standard deviations. This shows that the method of adjusting <i>λ</i><sub><i>E</i>FF</sub> of the device is correct.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2013 - 2021"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}