Oxidation of TcO 2 and UO 2 by aqueous Mn( iii )-citrate and Mn( iii )-tartrate under anoxic conditions: implications for technetium and uranium fate and transport

Environmental Science Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Zachary Murphy, Zachary Ronchetti, Cassandra Munoz, David Rai, Vasileios A. Anagnostopoulos
DOI: 10.1039/d5va00264h
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Abstract

Mn( iii )-citrate/tartrate complexes oxidize UO 2 and TcO 2 to soluble UO 2 2+ and TcO 4 − . Electron exchange reduces Mn( iii ) to Mn( ii ), producing oxidized ligands and mobilized radionuclides.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Radioactive element chemistry and processing Nuclear Materials and Properties Radioactive contamination and transfer

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Advances
Volume
5
Issue
4
Pages
1106–1115
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN