Strategic utilization of covalent organic frameworks for uranium adsorption from high concentrate U–Th monazite sand: a review

Ade Saputra; Iman Abdullah; Deliana Dahnum; Deni Mustika; Putra Oktavianto; Ainun Zakiah Noor; Niken Siwi Pamungkas; Muhammad Yusuf

doi:10.1007/s10967-025-10135-w

Strategic utilization of covalent organic frameworks for uranium adsorption from high concentrate U–Th monazite sand: a review

Ade Saputra^*, Iman Abdullah^*, Deliana Dahnum, Deni Mustika, Putra Oktavianto, Ainun Zakiah Noor, Niken Siwi Pamungkas, Muhammad Yusuf^*

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Interdisciplinary Research Center for Industrial Nuclear Energy

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Abstract

Indonesia’s energy independence and net-zero emissions (NZE) goals require sustainable uranium extraction from monazite sand, a tin byproduct. This review evaluates covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for uranium–thorium (U/Th) separation in high-concentration monazite systems. Findings highlight SO₃H-functionalized COFs, synthesized via dissolution–precipitation and NH₄OH ammonization, as optimal for U/Th separation, exhibiting high uranium adsorption (> 300 mg/g), selectivity, and cost-effectiveness. Their stable porous structures align with Indonesia’s monazite processing needs, addressing nuclear fuel cycle challenges. The study underscores COFs’ potential to support NZE targets and energy security, urging future research on scalability, regeneration, and industrial integration to transition from lab-scale to practical applications.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3843-3864
Number of pages	22
Journal	Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Volume	334
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-025-10135-w
State	Published - Jun 2025

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Keywords

Bibliometric analysis
Covalent organic frameworks
Monazite sand
Review study
Uranium thorium separation

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Analytical Chemistry
Nuclear Energy and Engineering
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Pollution
Spectroscopy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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