Ground water contamination by radioactive elements has become a critical issue that can pose significant threats to human health. Adsorption is the most promising approach for the removal of radioactive elements owing to its simplicity, effectiveness, and easy operation. Among the plethora of functional adsorbents, graphene oxide and its derivatives are recognized for their excellent potential as adsorbent with the unique 2D structure, high surface area, and intercalated functional groups. To learn more about their practical applicability, the procedures involved in their preparation and functionalization are described with the microscopic removal mechanism by GO functionalities across varying solution pH. The performance of these adsorbents is assessed further in terms of the basic performance metrics such as partition coefficient. Overall, this article is expected to provide valuable insights into the current status of graphene-based adsorbents developed for uranium removal with a guidance for the future directions in this research field.

放射性元素对地下水的污染已成为严重威胁人类健康的关键问题。吸附法由于其简单、有效和易于操作，是最有前途的去除放射性元素的方法。在众多功能性吸附剂中，氧化石墨烯及其衍生物以其独特的二维结构、高表面积和插层官能团作为吸附剂的优异潜力而受到认可。为了更多地了解它们的实际适用性，它们的制备和功能化过程通过 GO 功能在不同溶液 pH 值下的微观去除机制进行了描述。根据分配系数等基本性能指标进一步评估这些吸附剂的性能。全面的，