Once captured, the radioactive ions can then be exchanged for higher-charged species of a similar size, recycling the material for re-use. Lab results using the NDTB-1 crystals removed approximately 96 percent of technetium-99.
After being taken in, the radioactive ions can be exchanged for higher-charged species of a comparable size, reusing the material. Laboratory results using the NDTB-1 crystals eliminated about 96 percent of technetium-99.