Projects
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| Reference Number | EP/G063699/1 | |
| Title | Biogeochemical Applications in Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Disposal | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Nuclear Fission and Fusion(Nuclear Fission, Nuclear supporting technologies) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (Biological Sciences) 35%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Civil Engineering) 30%; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences) 35%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 75%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Environmental dimensions) 25%; |
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| Principal Investigator |
Prof RJ Lunn Civil Engineering University of Strathclyde |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | EPSRC | |
| Start Date | 01 July 2009 | |
| End Date | 30 June 2013 | |
| Duration | 48 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £1,863,926 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | Scotland | |
| Programme | Energy : Energy | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Prof RJ Lunn , Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde |
| Other Investigator | Professor RAD Pattrick , Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester Professor DJ Vaughan , Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester Dr MJ Sanchez , Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde Dr M Johns , School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, University of Western Australia Dr JC Renshaw , Sch of Geography, Earth & Env Sciences, University of Birmingham Professor R Mackay , Sch of Geography, Earth & Env Sciences, University of Birmingham Mr MS Riley , Sch of Geography, Earth & Env Sciences, University of Birmingham Professor J. H. Tellam , Sch of Geography, Earth & Env Sciences, University of Birmingham Professor LE MacAskie , Sch of Biosciences, University of Birmingham Dr VR Phoenix , Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow Dr J M West , Environment and Health, British Geological Survey (BGS) - NERC Mr K Bateman , Environment and Health, British Geological Survey (BGS) - NERC Dr MD Mantle , Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge |
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| Recognised Researcher | Dr RB Greswell , University of Birmingham |
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| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Resource Efficiency KTN |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | The proposal is aimed at exploring the use of microbial technologies to reduce risk of contamination from decommissioning of nuclear sites and construction of repositories for nuclear waste. The objective is to reduce the potential for migration of radionuclides (radioactive contaminants) in soils and rocks using special properties of the bacteria that are present in them. The project will investigate two different bacterial properties: (1) How micro-organisms can be used to trap radionuclideswithin the soil/rock and consequently prevent their transport to the human environment. (2) How some bacteria can be encouraged to produce minerals (e.g. calcite) in soils and rocks that will block any pathways for fluid flow. We will study soils and rocks expected in decommissioning sites and repositories to gain a better understanding of these microbiological properties. The project includes extensive laboratory research (under controlled conditions) and investigations in the field. The processes of mineral deposition and radionuclide capture will be imaged over time and space in three dimensions using complex technologies such as Magnetic Resonance techniques. Computer models will be developed to simulate the basic biological and chemical processes take place. The main findings of the project will directly benefit the nuclear industry and the public; reducing risks from radionuclide migration, and contributing to economical clean-up strategies | |
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| Added to Database | 16/02/09 | |
