New organosilicon polymer for the extraction and luminescence analysis of uranyl in environmental samples Original Research Article

A new polymer for the extraction and luminescence analysis of uranyl in environmental samples is presented. High extraction efficiencies (above 90%) of uranyl concentrations as low as part-per-billion were obtained in water and acidic solutions. The presence of concomitants in water samples did not affect the extraction capability of the new material. The luminescence characteristics of the uranyl–polymer complex demonstrate the potential for the development of a uranium phosphorescence sensor.