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Rapid and effective removal of strontium ions from aqueous solutions by a novel layered metal sulfide NaTS-2

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A novel metal sulfide NaTS-2 was prepared using a simple one-step hydrothermal method to remove strontium ions from the simulated radioactive wastewater, in which metal tin was replaced by tin salts to reduce the cost of the raw materials. NaTS-2 has a layered structure with an approximate molar ratio of Na:Sn:S of 1.94:2.87:7. NaTS-2 could rapidly remove Sr2+ with a removal efficiency of 99.3% ± 0.23% within 1 min and at an equilibrium of 60 min, followed by the pseudo-second-order model and Langmuir model with a maximum adsorption capacity of 88.9 ± 0.81 mg/g at 298 K. NaTS-2 exhibited an outstanding affinity for Sr2+ (Kd ≥ (3.0 ± 0.10) × 105 mL/g) over a broad pH range of 3–11, also displayed significant affinity (Kd ≥ (1.0 ± 0.15) × 105 mL/g) and excellent removal efficiency (≥ 98.5% ± 0.48%) for typical activated corrosion products (Co2+, Mn2+ and Ni2+). NaTS-2 is a promising adsorbent in the field of radioactive wastewater treatment.

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The authors are grateful for the financial support from the Major Science and Technology Program for Water Pollution Control and Treatment of China (2015ZX07406006), and Foundation of Tianjin University (2202).

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Guo, J., Wang, Z., Zhang, G. et al. Rapid and effective removal of strontium ions from aqueous solutions by a novel layered metal sulfide NaTS-2. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 332, 2367–2378 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-023-08850-3

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