Abstract:
68Ga is one of the most widely used PET diagnostic radionuclides in clinical practice, primarily sourced from
68Ge‑
68Ga generators. This study focuses on developing a filler material suitable for
68Ge‑
68Ga generators. It compared the performance differences of TiO
2 adsorbents prepared via three processes: the sol‑gel method, the hydrothermal method, and the alcohol-based solvothermal method. Based on the characterization of the structure, morphology, specific surface area, and chemical stability of the prepared TiO
2 materials, an anatasephase TiO
2 adsorbent with excellent overall performance was selected, and its optimized preparation process was established. The results show that TiO
2 prepared by the sol-gel method possesses superior physicochemical properties, reflected in higher
68Ga elution efficiency and lower
68Ge breakthrough, making it more suitable as an adsorbent filler for generators. Under optimized process conditions, the anatasephase TiO
2 material was used in a microcurielevel
68Ge
68Ga generator experiment. Using 0.1 mol/L HCl for elution, the
68Ga elution efficiency remained between 60% and 80% over 270 days, while the
68Ge breakthrough rate was below 10
-3%, demonstrating high selectivity for adsorbing
68Ge. This meets the nuclide separation standards and longterm usage requirements for both commercial and laboratorygrade
68Ge
68Ga generators. This study provides an important reference for the development of key adsorbent materials for
68Ge
68Ga generators.