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Frontispiece: Exploring the Subtle Effect of Aliphatic Ring Size on Minor Actinide‐Extraction Properties and Metal Ion Speciation in Bis‐1,2,4‐Triazine Ligands
Author(s) -
Zaytsev Andrey V.,
Bulmer Rachel,
Kozhevnikov Valery N.,
Sims Mark,
Modolo Giuseppe,
Wilden Andreas,
Waddell Paul G.,
Geist Andreas,
Panak Petra J.,
Wessling Patrik,
Lewis Frank W.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/chem.202080262
Subject(s) - triazine , extraction (chemistry) , chemistry , ring (chemistry) , ligand (biochemistry) , genetic algorithm , rational design , actinide , ring size , metal , combinatorial chemistry , stereochemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , nanotechnology , inorganic chemistry , biochemistry , receptor , evolutionary biology , biology
Fine tuning the aliphatic ring size of An(III)‐selective bis‐1,2,4‐triazine ligands has subtle effects on their extraction and complexation properties. Uncovering the origins of these effects at the molecular level improves our fundamental understanding which in turn can lead to a more rational design of improved ligands. The graphic signifies the iterative nature of this cycle of ligand design. The nuclear power plant in the centre reflects the proposed future application of such ligands for selective An(III) extraction from spent nuclear fuels. For more information, see the Full Paper by F. W. Lewis et al. on page 428 ff.