What is it about?
The measurement of Cs adsorption by the precipitation bands of Mn-based Prussian blue analogues (PBAs), Co-based PBAs, and Prussian blue (PB), which were spontaneously formed in agarose gel, was carried out using in situ X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy.
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Why is it important?
our study makes a significant contribution to the literature because the obtained results demonstrate the potential applicability of Mn-based PBA precipitates self-organized in agarose gel as a pulsatile 137Cs adsorbent delivery device, and in particular, for long-term Cs decontamination procedures.
Perspectives
As the potential of Mn-based PBA precipitates in agarose gel was successfully demonstrated, the followings will be needed for future practical applications. Firstly, further studies into the metabolism of Mn-based PBs/PBAs in the GI tract are required. Secondly, the preparation of spherical gels containing concentrically self-organized Mn-based PBA precipitates will hopefully be needed. Thirdly, the mechanism of the higher uptake of Cs+ in Mn-based PBAs should be clearly elucidated.
Dr Hisashi Hayashi
Japan Women's University
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This page is a summary of: In situ XRF analysis of Cs adsorption by the precipitation bands of Prussian blue analogues formed in agarose gels, Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, January 2019, Royal Society of Chemistry,
DOI: 10.1039/c9ja00025a.
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