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QUANTIFICATION OF ACTINIDE-ORGANIC COMPLEXES IN BRINE SOLUTIONS RELEVANT TO WASTE ISOLATION USING COMPUTATIONAL SIMULATIONS

QUANTIFICATION OF ACTINIDE-ORGANIC COMPLEXES IN BRINE SOLUTIONS RELEVANT TO WASTE ISOLATION USING COMPUTATIONAL SIMULATIONS
PI: James Kubicki
Sponsor: LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY
Earth, Environmental and Resource Sciences
Amount awarded: $240,000

This project will determine, through molecular modeling the existence and thermodynamic stability of binary actinide-organic molecules. The actinides in question include Pu, Am, Np, and U in various oxidation states. Model thermodynamic stability of ternary actinide-organic molecules. The ternary components are the alkalis and alkaline earths. Explore potential existence of quaternary actinide-organic molecules.

Posting date: Wed, 07/10/2024

Award start date: Mon, 06/03/2024
Award end date: Wed, 09/30/2026