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Patil SM, Agrawal R, Gupta R, Kumar Gupta S, Ghosh A, Kumar S, Jayachandran K, Ghanty TK. Understanding the excited state dynamics and redox behavior of highly luminescent and electrochemically active Eu(III)-DES complex. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:17349-17359. [PMID: 37937949 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02764c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Deep eutectic solvents (DES) are considered a novel class of environmentally benign molecular solvents that are considered as potential solvents for nuclear fuel reprocessing, material recycling, and many other technological applications in both research and industry. However, there is a complete dearth of understanding pertaining to the behavior of metal ions in DES. Herein, we have investigated the speciation, complexation behavior, photochemistry, and redox properties and tried to obtain insight into the chemical aspects of the europium ion in DES (synthesized from heptyltriphenylphosphonium bromide and decanoic acid). The same has been probed using time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL), cyclic voltammetry (CV), synchrotron-based extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. TRPL indicated the stabilization of europium in the +3 oxidation state, favoring the potential of the Eu(III)-DES complex to emit red light under near UV excitation and the existence of inefficient energy transfer between DES and Eu3+. EXAFS analysis revealed the presence of Eu-O and Eu-Br, which represent the local surroundings of Eu3+ in the Eu(III)-DES complex. TRPL measurement has also suggested two distinct local environments of europium ions in the complex. DFT calculations supported the EXAFS findings, confirming that the Eu(III)-DES structure involves not only the oxygen atom of decanoic acid but also the oxygen atoms from the nitrate ions, contributing to the local coordination of Eu(III). Electrochemical studies demonstrated that the redox reaction of Eu(III)/Eu(II) in DES displays quasi-reversible behavior. The reaction rate was observed to increase with higher temperatures. The findings of this study can contribute to the understanding of the fundamental properties and potential applications of this luminescent and electrochemically active complex and pave the way for further studies and the development of novel materials with enhanced luminescent and electrochemical properties.
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- Sushil M Patil
- Fuel Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085, India.
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai-400094, India
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- Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai-400094, India
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- Fuel Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085, India.
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai-400094, India
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- Radiochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai-400094, India
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- Laser and Plasma Technology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085, India
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- Radioanalytical Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai-400094, India
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- Fuel Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085, India.
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- Bio-Science Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai-400094, India
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Mahanty B, Verma PK, Mohapatra PK. Evidence of Eu(III) Dual Binding in a PVC‐Based Electrochemical Sensor with
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‐Tetrapentyl Diglycolamide (TPDGA) as the Ionophore: Potentiometric and Luminescence studies. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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- Bholanath Mahanty
- Radiochemistry division Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Trombay, Mumbai 400085 India
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- Radiochemistry division Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Trombay, Mumbai 400085 India
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Molodkina EB, Ehrenburg MR, Rudnev AV. Accelerating effect of water on electroreduction of lanthanide ions in a dicyanamide ionic liquid: A generic phenomenon. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Dumas T, Virot M, Menut D, Tamain C, Micheau C, Dourdain S, Diat O. Size and structure of hexanuclear plutonium oxo-hydroxo clusters in aqueous solution from synchrotron analysis. JOURNAL OF SYNCHROTRON RADIATION 2022; 29:30-36. [PMID: 34985420 PMCID: PMC8733971 DOI: 10.1107/s1600577521012005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The size and shape of a water-soluble hexanuclear plutonium cluster were probed by combining synchrotron small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS). A specific setup coupling both techniques and dedicated to radioactive samples on the MARS beamline endstation at Synchrotron SOLEIL is described. The plutonium hexanuclear cores are well stabilized by the 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetraacetic acid ligands and this allows a good evaluation of the setup to probe the very small plutonium core. The results show that, in spite of the constrained conditions required to avoid any risk of sample dispersion, the flux and the sample environment are optimized to obtain a very good signal-to-noise ratio, allowing the detection of small plutonium aggregates in an aqueous phase. The structure of the well defined hexanuclear cluster has been confirmed by EXAFS measurements in solution and correlated with SAXS data processing and modelling. An iterative comparison of classical fit models (Guinier or sphere form factor) with the experimental results allowed a better interpretation of the SAXS signal that will be relevant for future work under environmentally relevant conditions.
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- Thomas Dumas
- CEA, DES, ISEC, DMRC, Univ Montpellier, Marcoule, France
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- ICSM, CEA, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Bagnols sur Cèze, France
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL, L’Orme des Merisiers Saint Aubin, BP 48, 91192 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France
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- ICSM, CEA, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Bagnols sur Cèze, France
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- ICSM, CEA, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Bagnols sur Cèze, France
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Husar R, Dumas T, Schlegel ML, Schlegel D, Guillaumont D, Solari PL, Moisy P. X-ray absorption spectroscopy and actinide electrochemistry: a setup dedicated to radioactive samples applied to neptunium chemistry. JOURNAL OF SYNCHROTRON RADIATION 2022; 29:1-10. [PMID: 34985417 PMCID: PMC8733972 DOI: 10.1107/s1600577521011115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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A spectroelectrochemical setup has been developed to investigate radioactive elements in small volumes (0.7 to 2 ml) under oxidation-reduction (redox) controlled conditions by X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). The cell design is presented together with in situ XAS measurements performed during neptunium redox reactions. Cycling experiments on the NpO22+/NpO2+ redox couple were applied to qualify the cell electrodynamics using XANES measurements and its ability to probe modifications in the neptunyl hydration shell in a 1 mol l-1 HNO3 solution. The XAS results are in agreement with previous structural studies and the NpO22+/NpO2+ standard potential, determined using Nernst methods, is consistent with measurements based on other techniques. Subsequently, the NpO2+, NpO22+ and Np4+ ion structures in solution were stabilized and measured using EXAFS. The resulting fit parameters are again compared with other results from the literature and with theoretical models in order to evaluate how this spectroelectrochemistry experiment succeeds or fails to stabilize the oxidation states of actinides. The experiment succeeded in: (i) implementing a robust and safe XAS device to investigate unstable radioactive species, (ii) evaluate in a reproducible manner the NpO22+/NpO2+ standard potential under dilute conditions and (iii) clarify mechanistic aspects of the actinyl hydration sphere in solution. In contrast, a detailed comparison of EXAFS fit parameters shows that this method is less appropriate than the majority of the previously reported chemical methods for the stabilization of the Np4+ ion.
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- Richard Husar
- CEA, DES, ISEC, DMRC, Université de Montpellier, Marcoule, France
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- CEA, DES, ISEC, DMRC, Université de Montpellier, Marcoule, France
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- CEA, DES-Service d’Etudes Analytiques et de Réactivité des Surfaces (SEARS), CEA, Université Paris-Sacly, 911191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- ESTA–École Supérieure des Technologies et des Affaires, 90004 Belfort Cedex, France
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL, L’Orme des Merisiers Saint-Aubin, BP 48, 91192 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France
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- CEA, DES, ISEC, DMRC, Université de Montpellier, Marcoule, France
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Rare earth elements (REEs) are becoming more and more significant as they play crucial roles in many advanced technologies. Therefore, the development of optimized processes for their recovery, whether from primary resources or from secondary sources, has become necessary, including recovery from mine tailings, recycling of end-of-life products and urban and industrial waste. Ionic solvents, including ionic liquids (ILs) and deep-eutectic solvents (DESs), have attracted much attention since they represent an alternative to conventional processes for metal recovery. These systems are used as reactive agents in leaching and extraction processes. The most significant studies reported in the last decade regarding the recovery of REEs are presented in this review.
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Atifi A, Baek DL, Fox RV. Electrodeposition of Dysprosium in pyrrolidinium triflate ionic liquid at ambient temperature: Unraveling system efficiency and impact of solvation interplays on the reduction process. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.138140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Ehrenburg MR, Molodkina EB, Mishchenko A, Rudnev AV. The promoting effect of water on the electrodeposition of Eu in a dicyanamide ionic liquid. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.138169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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