Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Eleonor Acher"
- Eleonor Acher's recent research focuses on the extraction and separation of actinides, specifically uranium(VI) and plutonium(IV), utilizing various organic ligands such as bifunctional extractants and amides, while employing advanced techniques like Molecular Dynamics simulations and quantum chemical calculations to enhance understanding of their coordination chemistry.
- Acher's studies uncover the intricate relationships between ligand structure and extraction efficiency, revealing how factors such as chain length and nitric acid concentration affect the coordination processes, thereby informing better practices in nuclear waste management and environmental safety.
- The findings emphasize the importance of theoretical and experimental integration in the characterization of actinide complexes, contributing valuable insights into their behavior in solution, which is critical for advancing the field of nuclear fuel recycling and enhancing safety measures in handling radioactive materials.
