Bis-(2-ethylhexyl) carbamoyl methoxy phenoxy-bis-(2-ethylhexyl) acetamide [BenzoDODA]—first selective extractant for plutonium(IV) recovery (SEPUR) from acidic media

A novel extractant, namely, Benzodioxodiamide (BenzoDODA) has been synthesized and evaluated for its extraction behaviour towards plutonium and other elements present in the spent nuclear fuel. High separation factors for plutonium over other elements were observed, indicating the high selectivity of the extractant for plutonium. The extractant is quite promising for the selective separation of plutonium from dissolver solution and various acidic waste streams. A novel extractant, namely, Benzodioxodiamide (BenzoDODA) has been synthesized and evaluated for its extraction behaviour towards plutonium and other elements present in the spent nuclear fuel. High separation factors for plutonium over other elements were observed, indicating the high selectivity of the extractant for plutonium. The extractant is quite promising for the selective separation of plutonium from dissolver solution and various acidic waste streams.