Potential for British research into the transmutation of radioactive wastes and problematic nuclear materials

William Nuttall, D.G. Ireland, J.S. Al-Khalili and W. Gelletly

International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, 2005, vol. 1, issue 4, 380-393

Abstract: Issues concerning the management of the UK's official radioactive wastes and associated surplus radioactive materials are summarised. The potential for partitioning and transmutation (P&T) of these materials is considered and associated potential developments discussed. The paper recommends international P&T research as part of a move to reduce the volume of nuclear waste. This reduction would be beneficial in addressing security and environmental concerns, as well as improving public acceptance of the back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Keywords: UK nuclear waste management; partitioning; transmutation; nuclear fuel cycle; radioactive waste; critical infrastructures; nuclear energy; security; safety; environmental impact. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005
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