• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제12권10호
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• pp.1061-1069
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• 2003

The adsorption behaviors of strontium and cesium ions on fly ash, natural zeolites, and zeolites synthesized from fly ash were investigated. The zeolites synthesized from fly ash had greater adsorption capabilities for strontium and cesium ions than the original fly ash and natural zeolites. The maximum adsorption capacity of synthetic zeolite for strontium and cesium ions was 100 and 154 mg/g, respectively, It was found that the Freundlich isotherm model could fit the adsorption isotherm. The distribution coefficients (K$\_$d/) for strontium and cesium ions were also calculated from the adsorption isotherm data, The distribution coefficients decreased with increasing equilibrium concentration of strontium and cesium ions in solution. By studying the removal of cesium and strontium ions in the presence of calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfate, nitrate, nitrite, and EDTA (in the range of 0.01 - 5 mM) it was found that these coexistence ions competed for the same adsorption sites with strontium and cesium ions.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.155-164
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• 2013

The main purpose of this research was to examine the adsorption/ion exchange characteristics of radioactive species such as cesium and strontium onto synthetic Na-birnessite (sodium-birnessite). As part of efforts to investigate the sorption behavior of cesium and strontium onto synthetic Na-birnessite, batch isotherm tests were performed under different experimental conditions. Na-birnessite was synthesized by the oxidation of $Mn^{2+}$ ions in sodium hydroxide solution. The synthetic Na-birnessite was characterized by powder x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis. Cesium and strontium concentrations were determined by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The removal efficiency of strontium by Na-birnessite was around 95 % which was much higher than that of cesium (~ 32 %). The results imply that strontium has a higher affinity for Na-birnessite than cesium because strontium, divalent cation leads to larger electrostatic attraction than monovalent cesium.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.330-338
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• 2018

This study investigated the possibility of using potassium titanate oxide ($K_2Ti_4O_9$) and acrylic acid-grafted polypropylene fabric (PP-g-AA) as adsorbents capable of removing strontium from aqueous solutions. $K_2Ti_4O_9$ showed the highest rate of strontium removal in the weak alkaline range, while the PP-g-AA increased strontium removal in the neutral range. Moreover, the adsorption capacity of the $K_2Ti_4O_9$ was not affected by the coexistence of K and Na ions, while the adsorption capacity decreased when Ca and Mg ions were present at the same concentration as that of strontium. When coexisted at the same concentration as strontium, Na, K, Ca, and Mg ions strongly reduced the adsorption capacity of the PP-g-AA. The results also indicated that the adsorption of strontium on $K_2Ti_4O_9$ was consistent with both the Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms. In contrast, the adsorption of strontium on the PP-g-AA was more consistent with the Langmuir isotherm model. Moreover, the adsorption equilibrium time of $K_2Ti_4O_9$ was generally 12 h, while that of the PP-g-AA was 5 h, indicating that the adsorption rates were consistent with the pseudo-second order kinetics model. $K_2Ti_4O_9$ and the PP-g-AA could be regenerated by simple washing with 0.5 N HCl.

• 분석과학
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2002

사용후핵연료 침출액중 비방사능이 작은 핵종들의 정확한 분석을 위해서는 비방사능이 큰세슘을 제거하여야 한다. 이를 위하여 세슘만을 선택적으로 흡착한다고 알려진 ammonium molybdophosphate(AMP) 를 이용하여 사용후 핵연류 침출액의 구성원소들(Cs, U, Ce, La, Co, Sr)과 사용후핵연료와 접한 벤토나이트의 성분들(Ca, Na, K)에 대한 제거율을 검토하였다. 그 결과 0.1 M 질산매질에서 AMP로 90% 이상의 세슘이 제거되었고 대부분의 Ca, Na, Co, Sr은 용액중에 남아 있었다. 그러나 일부 세늄을 포함한 란탄족 3가 이온들은 세슘과 같이제거 되었다. 벤토나이트 성분중일부 칼륨도 AMP에 흡착하였으나 실제 시료와 같이 묽은 벤토나이트 용액에서의 칼륨은 AMP이 유효치환량에 큰 영향을 주지 않았다. 한편 사용후핵연료의 침출 기준원소인 스트론튬을 분리하기 위하여 8.0 M 질산매질의 용리할 경우 95% 이상의 스트론튬을 회수 할 수 있었다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.1991-2003
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• 2022

The problem of water contamination by long-living cesium and strontium radionuclides is an urgent environmental issue. The development of facile and efficient technologies based on nanostructured adsorbents is a perspective for selective radionuclides removal. In this regard, current work aimed to obtain the nanostructured magnetic zeolite composites with high adsorption performance to cesium and strontium ions. The optimal conditions of hydrothermal synthesis were established based on XRD, SEM-EDX, N₂ adsorption-desorption, VSM, and batch adsorption experiment data. The role of chemical composition, textural characteristics, and surface morphology was demonstrated. The monolayer ionexchange mechanism was proposed based on adsorption isotherm modeling. The highest Langmuir adsorption capacity of 229.6 and 105.1 mg/g towards cesium and strontium ions was reached for composite obtained at 90 ℃ hydrothermal treatment. It was shown that magnetic characteristics of zeolite composites allowing to separate spent adsorbents by a magnet from aqueous solutions.

• 공업화학
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.352-366
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• 2022

Nuclear power plant operations for electricity generation, rare-earth mining, nuclear medical research, and nuclear weapons reprocessing considerably increase radioactive waste, necessitating massive efforts to eradicate radioactive waste from aquatic environments. Cobalt (⁵⁸Co) and strontium (⁹⁰Sr) radioactive elements have been extensively employed in energy generation, nuclear weapon testing, and the manufacture of healthcare products. The erroneous discharge of these elements as pollutants into the aquatic system, radiation emissions, and long-term disposal is extremely detrimental to humans and aquatic biota. Numerous methods for treating radioactive waste-contaminated water have emerged, among which the adsorption process has been promoted for its efficacy in eliminating radioactive waste from aquatic habitats. The current review discusses the adsorptive removal of radioactive waste from aqueous solutions using low-cost adsorbents, such as graphene oxide, metal-organic frameworks, and inorganic metal oxides, as well as their composites. The chemical modification of adsorbents to increase their removal efficiency is also discussed. Finally, the current state of ⁵⁸Co and ⁹⁰Sr removal performances is summarized and the efficiencies of various adsorbents are compared.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.32-40
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• 2015

Laboratory column experiments were conducted to evaluate the feasibility of injectable apatite method for the sequestration of Sr-90 in groundwater. The columns were tested to evaluate the rate of citrate biodegradation, the amounts of apatite formed, and the treatability of strontium by the sediment and apatite. The results showed the decreases in citrate, calcium, and phosphate concentrations and the increases in alkalinity and citrate degradation products (acetate and formate) in the columns, suggesting that the citrate degradation and formation of calcium phosphate are occurring. Although the calcium and phosphate were not completely consumed within the columns, some amounts of apatite were formed and it showed an ability to treat strontium in groundwater. This study provides a fundamental understanding of reaction mechanisms for the injectable apatite sequestration method for Sr-90 removal.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.172-177
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• 2017

A novel biosorbent, immobilized Saccharomyces cerevisiae in magnetic chitosan microspheres was prepared, characterized, and used for the removal of $Sr^{2+}$ from aqueous solution. The structure and morphology of immobilized S. cerevisiae before and after $Sr^{2+}$adsorption were observed using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The experimental results showed that the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models could be used to describe the $Sr^{2+}$ adsorption onto immobilized S. cerevisiae microspheres. The maximal adsorption capacity ($q_m$) was calculated to be 81.96 mg/g by the Langmuir model. Immobilized S. cerevisiae was an effective adsorbent for the $Sr^{2+}$ removal from aqueous solution.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 1995

스트론튬선택성을 갖는 크로마토그래피용 수지인 $Sr-Spec^{TM}$을 이용한 환경시료중 토양시료와 물시료에 대한 방사성 스트론들 분리를 고찰하였다. 이 수지는 질산수용액에서 스트론튬과 큰 결합능력을 가졌으며, 다량의 칼슘원소의 존재에서도 스트론튬분리를 할 수 있는 선택성을 가졌다. 그러나 K나 Ba와 같은 방해원소에 의해서는 스트론튬 추출능력이 감소하였고, 때문에 토양시료중의 스트론튬 분석시에는 이러한 방해원소의 제거단계가 필요하였다. 그러나 물시료증 스트론튬분석에서는 이 수지를 사용함으로써 간편하고 효율높게 분리할 수 있었다.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.106-125
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• 2006

Cesium and strontium are two important fission products and the removal/speciation of these two cations with several inorganic/bio-materials is an interesting topic to discuss. It is to be noted that inorganic materials are found to be fairly effective and efficient in the removal/speciation of these cations. Moreover, these solids are to be found promising as they show fairly good radiation and temperature stability. Hence, they play an important role in the radioactive waste management studies. However, various studies reveal that in addition to inorganic materials various biosorbents can also be employed in the removal/speciation of these ions. But the radiation and temperature stability of these bio-sorbents and dead biomasses are still the topic lying among the researchers to be investigated.