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A new guanidine-based aqueous complexant from Physical Sciences at ORNL offers a solution to one of the key challenges in recycling spent #nuclear fuel: the capture of technetium, a radioactive byproduct. This approach allows for selective and efficient technetium capture, reducing the need for costly acid treatments. Guanidine, a solid, commercially available compound, is water-soluble and inexpensive, making it a practical option. This innovation could lower #recycling costs, enable easier reprocessing of nuclear materials, and support environmental cleanup efforts. Additionally, the technology could improve the capture of technetium-99m, an isotope used in #medical #diagnostics. https://bit.ly/4fa4rCU