The Effect of Gamma Irradiation on the Physiochemical Properties of Caesium-Selective Ammonium Phosphomolybdate–Polyacrylonitrile (AMP–PAN) Composites
, Harry Eccles 2,*, Daniel Rowbotham 2, Adam Brookfield 1, David Collison 1, Gary Bond 2, Parthiv C. Kavi 2 and Ruth Edge 3Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The article presents the experimental study on the physiochemical properties of Gamma irradiation on Cs-selective AMP and AMP-PAN ion exchange composites. Its content, novelty and industrial importance make it a good fit for Clean Technologies. I would strongly suggest the article for publication. The paper is well written, well structured, and clear. The title clearly describes the contents of the paper. The abstract provides a concise and complete summary and the reference list is appropriate. Before final publication, a few comments that the authors could take into account:
Pg 4, Ln 125, “jet nebulizer, 36” I assume this is a typo. 36 should be a reference in brackets.
Figure 7 and Figure A3: scale bars are not readable.
References: The reference format could be made more uniform and consistent. For example: [22], [27], [43], and [51] publishing year should be in bold font. [49] publishing year is missing. Please revise the references and make sure all bibliographical details, numbering in the list of references must be consistent, complete and accurate.
Author Response
The appropriate changes/corrections required by this reviewer have been undertaken in the new version.
Reviewer 2 Report
In this article, authors address the effects of gamma irradiation on the physiochemical properties of AMP and AMP-PAN using a range of characterization methods. The potential of ion exchange in spent-fuel recycling for more efficient, safe, and economical with holistic waste management. The effects of the same gamma dose on the oxidation state of Mo in AMP and AMP-PAN, the thermal degradation of both AMP and AMP-PAN, combined with a first study into the high-temperature degradation AMP, are clearly discussed. The implications of irradiation, its possible mechanism, the conditions present in SNF recycling, and for the end-of-life disposal or recycling of these materials are also discussed. The comparative analysis drawn in this article and their previous report provides the basic information and I recommend this article for publication in Clean Technol.Author Response
A spell check has been undertaken.
Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
The authors have followed the comments and made revisions in a satisfactory manner. I recommend this manuscript to be accepted by Clean Technologies.
