Construction of an Ion Pathway Boosts Uranium Extraction from Seawater

Uranium extraction from seawater (UES) is critical for the sustainable development of nuclear energy but faces tremendous scientific and technical challenges. In this issue of Chem, Zhu and colleagues propose an advanced UES strategy incorporating an extended electric field that can facilitate the migration of uranium species in the channels of sorption materials, leading to record-breaking kinetics, selectivity, and capacity of UES.