Technology Landscape Covering Advancements in Nuclear Waste Management
31-Dec-2018
Global
Technology Research
D882-01-00-00-00
EN01109-GL-TR_22751
The application of nuclear fission technology typically in nuclear power generation, produces a by-product that is called as radioactive waste. The produced waste has to be managed properly to ensure minimal impact on the environment and to prevent it from harming human beings.
Public and private companies are extremely concerned in improving radioactive waste management. This can be seen through series of breakthrough innovations. Governments have also helped by providing funds to researches in radioactive waste management. Thus, this research service discusses on “Breakthrough Innovations in Radioactive Waste Management” and summarizes important innovations related to radioactive waste management.
1.1 Research Scope
1.2 Research Methodology
1.3 Research Methodology Explained
1.4 Findings
1.4 Findings (continued)
2.1 Importance of Radioactive Waste Management
2.2 Types of Radioactive Waste
2.3 Waste Management Fund Sources
2.4 Types of Waste Management
2.5 Sources of Waste
2.6 High-level Waste (Uranium) Fuel Cycle
2.7 Locations of Disposal Facilities
3.1 Small Modular Reactor Produces Low High-level Waste
3.2 Molten Salt Reactor Utilizes Liquid Fuel
3.3 Liquid Metal-cooled Fast Reactor Recycles Uranium
3.4 High Temperature Gas Reactor Applies Rectilinear Core
4.1 Waste Management Reduces Decommissioning Cost
4.2 Radioactive Waste Converts into Glass
4.3 Nuclear Waste as a Source for Batteries
4.4 Transmutation Technique in Waste Management
4.5 Uranium Separation Improvement
4.6 Management of High-level Radioactive Waste
5.1 Drivers and Restraints - Breakthrough Innovations in Radioactive Waste Management
5.2 Protection of Environment is the Biggest Driver
5.3 High Initial Investment Hinders Technological Breakthrough
6.1 US has the Highest Patent Filings
7.1 Industry Contacts
7.1 Industry Contacts (continued)
7.1 Industry Contacts (continued)
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| Deliverable Type | Technology Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
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| Author | Adhwa Husein |
| Industries | Environment |
| WIP Number | D882-01-00-00-00 |
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