Recognition and adsorption of uranyl ion by ion imprinted polymer based materials

Ion imprinted polymer is a kind of three-dimensional material with special cavity structure. Its cavity site has the function of specifically recognizing and binding target ions. It is a kind of materials that can selectively combine, enrich and remove target ions in the environment. Uranium is an important radioactive element, which has been widely used in nuclear power, military industry, science and technology and other fields. However, the accumulation of uranyl ions in environmental water causes serious health hazards to human body. Therefore, the detection and enrichment of uranyl ions in water is of great significance. In this paper, the theory, technology and application status of ion imprinted polymer for micro detection and adsorption of uranyl particles in wastewater were reviewed, and the development of uranyl ion imprinted polymer was prospected.