This five-year project grant from the National Science Foundation totals $455,937 and aims to advance understanding of lanthanide-extractant complex solutions across liquid-liquid interfaces. Funded under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), the award supports research at the University of Nevada, Reno from July 2021 through June 2026. The project aims to solve the molecular structure of complexes that form between rare earth elements and extractants used to separate lanthanides, providing insight with applications in industrial separations and purification processes. By further elucidating interactions at liquid-liquid junctions, this work has the potential to enhance efficiency in relevant technologies and industries.
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