Microporous silicate Eu-AV-20 synthesised for Cs+ removal from aqueous solutions.
Fixed-bed ion exchange experiments performed under distinct operating conditions.
Modelling based on Nernst–Planck, Thomas, Bohart–Adams, Yoon–Nelson and Clark equations.
Reliable correlation and prediction of breakthrough curves with Nernst–Planck based model.
Photoluminescence spectroscopy disclosed the potential of Eu-AV-20 for Cs+ sensing.