The row of 15 chemical elements from Ac to Lr with atomic numbers from 89 to 103 are
known as the actinides, which are all radioactive. Among them, uranium and plutonium are …

Actinides are elements that are often feared because of their radioactive nature and
potentially devastating consequences to humans and the environment if not managed …

The recent estimated global stockpile of separated plutonium (Pu) worldwide is about 500 t,
with equal contributions from nuclear weapons and civilian nuclear energy. Independent of …

Pu, U, Np, Am and Tc are among the major risk drivers at nuclear waste management
facilities throughout the world. Furthermore, uranium mining and milling operations have …

Water resources, including groundwater and prominent rivers worldwide, are under duress
because of excessive contaminant and nutrient loads. To help mitigate this problem, the …

Abstract Tetravalent actinides, An (IV), are usually assumed to be little mobile in near-neutral
environmental waters because of their low solubility. However, there are certain …

Over recent decades there has been a great deal of interest and associated research into
aspects of the f-block (lanthanide and actinide) metal chemistry of naturally-occurring …

This chapter discusses key aspects related to the assessment of the environmental impact of
plutonium, such as sources, speciation, and underlying processes important for ecosystem …

Plutonium (Pu) adsorption to and desorption from mineral phases plays a key role in
controlling the environmental mobility of Pu. Here we assess whether the adsorption …

Mineral colloids and humic substances often co-exist in subsurface environment and
substantially influence uranium (U) transport. However, the combined effects of mineral …