Reductive faceted photocatalytic nanocoating for uranium extraction from seawater.

ABSTRACT: Photocatalytic technology, as an emerging method for uranium extraction from seawater, has garnered significant attention due to its potential for high efficiency, low cost, and environmental sustainability. However, most existing photocatalytic materials are in powder form, which not only limits their effective recovery in natural seawater environments but also indicates that their reductive performance still has considerable room for improvement. To address these challenges, this study proposes a strategy to construct photocatalytic coatings on organic plastic films, enabling material recyclability. Additionally, through crystal facet engineering, the specific facets of the photocatalyst were exposed, forming electron-rich surfaces that enhance the tendency of atomic nuclei to lose elect

SUBMITTER: Xie C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12285758 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature