K<sub>2x</sub>Sn<sub>4−x</sub>S<sub>8−x</sub>(x = 0.65–1): a new metal sulfide for rapid and selective removal of Cs<sup>+</sup>, Sr<sup>2+</sup>and UO<sub>2</sub><sup>2+</sup>ions

Debajit Sarma, Christos D. Malliakas, K. S. Subrahmanyam, Saiful M. Islam, Mercouri G. Kanatzidis

Chemical Science · 2015 · 256 citations · 40 references

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ion exchange properties in high salt concentration and over a broad pH range, which coupled with the low cost, environmentally friendly nature and facile synthesis underscores its potential in treating nuclear waste.

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