TODGA-inspired complexant for minor actinide extraction

Abstract

An N,N,N′,N′-tetraoctyldiglycolamide (TODGA)-inspired, amide-functionalized complexant for the selective partitioning of ²⁴¹Am³⁺ from ^154–152Eu³⁺ was designed, synthesized, and evaluated. The incorporation of amide functionality along the aromatic backbone significantly enhanced performance, facilitating practical application to liquid–liquid extraction. Preliminary extraction assays and spectroscopic analysis are presented herein.