Nuclear waste immobilisation is the transformation of waste into a compact form by solidification and encapsulation that reduces the potential for migration or spreading of radionuclides into the environment during transportation and disposal.
Immobilisation of waste is attained by its chemical absorption into the structure of a suitable matrix, such as cement, glass, or a polymeric composite, preventing leachate escape from the matrix. Lucideon’s expert analysis is capable of qualifying the resulting efficacy, measuring durability and stability during leachability conditions, and chemical stability between the cement and radioactive waste during reaction without the formation of another phase or compound.
One branch of promising materials that can be used as an alternative are geopolymers. Certain formulations present as a cementitious material with lower energy and carbon footprint compared to conventional Portland cement-based materials.
Interested in learning more? We’ll be covering geopolymer immobilisation technology next week, but if you’d like a preview, visit our website to learn about MALLET™, our geopolymer encapsulation technique developed in collaboration with NUVIA: https://lnkd.in/eEW42fMX
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