A neutral uranyl dimeric complex and remarkable extraction properties of a 1-acid 3-diethyl amide substituted calix[4]arene ligand

Authors:
  • PBPaul D. Beer
    Paul D. Beer
  • MDMichael G. B. Drew
    Michael G. B. Drew
  • DHDusan Hesek
    Dusan Hesek
  • MKMark Kan
    Mark Kan
  • GNGraeme Nicholson
    Graeme Nicholson
  • PSPhilippe Schmitt
    Philippe Schmitt
  • PSPaul D. Sheen
    Paul D. Sheen
  • GWGareth Williams
    Gareth Williams
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Abstract
The crystal structure of [(UO2)2L2] (L = 1-acid 3-diethyl amide substituted calix[4]arene) has been determined; the uranyl, lanthanide and heavy metal extraction properties of L and of a recyclable polymeric calix[4]arene based resin material are also described.