Comparing activated carbon and graphene-based electrodes using electrosorption process to quantify environmental impact associated with thorium extraction via LCA framework [PDF]
Thorium extraction from radioactive waste via various methods, including solvent extraction, ion exchange, adsorption, and electrosorption, raises significant concerns regarding radiological risks, human health, emissions, and other environmental impacts.
Naseem Akhtar +3 more
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Development of a Radioactive Sorting and Volume Reduction System for Radioactive Contaminated Sandy Soil Using Plastic Scintillator and NaI Detectors [PDF]
Radioactively contaminated sandy soil is commonly encountered during nuclear facility decommissioning and nuclear accident response, and its rapid sorting and volume reduction are crucial for achieving waste minimization and lowering remediation costs ...
Chengzhou Fan +4 more
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Remove Liquid Radioactive Wastes Utilizing Nanofiltration, Ultrafiltration, and Microfiltration Membranes [PDF]
Radioactive waste is generated from fuel cycle processes in nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants (NPPs) in electrical power production, radioisotope manufacturing in nuclear research centers, and medical, industrial, and agricultural applications ...
Alanood Alsarayreh +4 more
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The spatial and planning aspect of solving the issue of radioactive waste disposal in the Republic of Serbia [PDF]
In the Republic of Serbia, radioactive waste has been stored for many years at the Vinča location near Belgrade. However, the location is not suitable for this purpose.
Stefanović Nebojša D. +2 more
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Modeling of innovation research clusters in the field of radioactive waste utilization [PDF]
The situation with the processing and disposal of radioactive waste, including the liquid phase, is not resolved. Many questions remain regarding the environmental safety of processes and the technological implementation of the most energy-efficient ...
Chernysh Ye. +4 more
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Calculation of the high-level waste maximum activity of the Chornobyl NPP operating origin during storage in KTZV-0.2 containers [PDF]
This paper decrypts the conceptual design of the cask’s control radiation system of high-level waste (HLW). This system is intended for the solid radioactive waste processing plant at Chornobyl NPP and is capable of forming a passport for a batch of HLW,
V. V. Derengovskyi +3 more
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Minimization of radioactive waste volume from nuclear power plants using precipitation-membrane technologies [PDF]
The purpose of this study is the development and experimental testing on simulation solutions of a precipitation-membrane method for fractionation of liquid radioactive waste and sorption post-treatment of the filtrate. The choice of processing method is
Vinnitskii Vadim, Chugunov Aleksander
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Comparison of Technologies for Metal Radioactive Waste Decontamination
A review is made of the growth dynamics of metal radioactive waste on a world scale. The most commonly applied technologies (hydro- and pyrometallurgical) for deactivation of this waste are presented.
Yavor LUKARSKI +2 more
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The paper briefly presents the principal technical solutions for radioactive waste disposal facilities (RWDF), as well as for auxiliary buildings, structures and engineering systems for this RWDF, which ensure safe and economically feasible disposal of ...
M. L. Zhemzhurov, N. D. Kuzmina
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Applicability of abrasive waterjet cutting to irradiated graphite decommissioning
Characterization, dismantling and pre-disposal management of irradiated graphite (i-graphite) have an important role in safe decommissioning of several nuclear facilities which used this material as moderator and reflector.
Francesco Perotti +4 more
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