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Radioactive Wastes
1Center for Environmental Studies and Research, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.
Summary
In 2015, global radioactive waste management advanced, covering safety, disposal of low and high-level wastes (LLW/HLW), and spent fuel (SF). Environmental impacts from radionuclide mobility were a key focus.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Waste Management
Background:
- Global radioactive waste activities in 2015 are reviewed.
- Includes safety, decommissioning, and management of nuclear facilities.
- Covers low and high-level radioactive wastes (LLW and HLW), spent fuel (SF), and tritiated wastes.
Purpose of the Study:
- Provide a comprehensive overview of worldwide radioactive waste management in 2015.
- Highlight progress in safety assessments, disposal, and storage solutions.
- Emphasize environmental impacts and radionuclide mobility.
Main Methods:
- Review of published papers and reports on radioactive waste activities globally in 2015.
- Synthesis of information on safety assessments, decommissioning, and waste disposal strategies.
- Analysis of environmental impacts related to radionuclide migration in various environmental compartments.
Main Results:
- Significant progress in safety assessments and decommissioning of nuclear facilities.
- Development of management and disposal solutions for LLW, HLW, and SF.
- Increased focus on environmental impacts, particularly radionuclide mobility in water, soil, and ecosystems.
Conclusions:
- Radioactive waste management globally showed advancements in 2015 across various sectors.
- Environmental considerations, especially radionuclide mobility, are increasingly central to waste management strategies.
- Continued research and development are essential for safe and sustainable radioactive waste disposal.
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