Ultra-fast and efficient removal of thorium from aqueous solutions by carbonated waste concrete powder
摘要
Carbonated waste concrete powder (CWCP), a CO2-mineralized derivative of construction waste, was developed for Th(IV) removal from aqueous solutions, integrating waste-concrete recycling, CO2 mineralization, and radionuclide immobilization. CWCP achieved more than 99.8% Th(IV) removal over pH 2.0–9.0 and reduced Th(IV) in wastewater to 0.009 mg L−1 at a dosage of 4.0 g L−1. The Langmuir apparent maximum capacity was 1917.71 mg g−1. Characterization indicated a precipitation–anchoring–hydrogen-bonding pathway involving amorphous Th(OH)4.