Fukushima and Chernobyl: similarities and differences of radiocesium behavior in the soil–water environment

A Konoplev - Toxics, 2022 - mdpi.com
In the wake of Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents, radiocesium has become a
radionuclide of most environmental concern. The ease with which this radionuclide moves …

Preparation of high-performance thermal insulation composite material from alkali-activated binders, foam, hollow glass microspheres and aerogel

X Li, D Cui, Y Zhao, R Qiu, X Cui, K Wang - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Herein, a high-performance thermal insulation composite material was prepared by adding
physical foaming agent (FA), hollow glass microspheres (HGMs) and aerogel (AG) with …

Pilot-scale vacuum membrane distillation for decontamination of simulated radioactive wastewater: System design and performance evaluation

X Jia, L Lan, X Zhang, T Wang, Y Wang, C Ye… - Separation and …, 2021 - Elsevier
A pilot-scale vacuum membrane distillation (VMD) demonstration plant for decontamination
of radioactive wastewater with 8.0 m 3/d water production was developed. The design …

Experimental performance evaluation and model-based optimal design of a mechanical vapour recompression system for radioactive wastewater treatment

C Hou, W Lin, L Yang, H Zhang - Energy Conversion and Management, 2022 - Elsevier
High-security and cost-effective disposal of radioactive wastewater plays a significant role in
the wide deployment of nuclear energy. This paper presents an experimental study to …

Radiocesium distribution and mid-term dynamics in the ponds of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant exclusion zone in 2015–2019

A Konoplev, Y Wakiyama, T Wada, C Udy, V Kanivets… - Chemosphere, 2021 - Elsevier
This study analyzes the 137 Cs behavior in the ponds of Okuma Town from 2015 to 2019 in
the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant (FDNPP) exclusion zone. A decline in both …

Natural attenuation processes control groundwater contamination in the Chernobyl exclusion zone: evidence from 35 years of radiological monitoring

D Bugai, S Kireev, MA Hoque, Y Kubko, J Smith - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Abstract The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) contains the vast majority of radionuclides
released by the accident in nuclear fuel particle form. We present and analyze groundwater …

Factors Controlling the Dissolved 137Cs Seasonal Fluctuations in the Abukuma River Under the Influence of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident

Y Igarashi, K Nanba, T Wada… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) accident released
large amounts of radioactive materials into the environment. River systems play an important …

Accident simulation and control strategy of feedwater system of sodium-cooled fast reactor

A Sun, M Li, S Yang, P Sun, X Wei - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Improper operation leading to an emergency shutdown in a nuclear power plant can result
in significant energy loss and have a substantial impact on the economy. This study focuses …

Behavior of Fukushima-derived radiocesium in the soil–water environment

A Konoplev, Y Wakiyama, T Wada, Y Igarashi… - … of Radionuclides in the …, 2022 - Springer
The chapter reviews the studies of the Fukushima-derived radiocesium behavior in the soil–
water environment. Quantitative characteristics of radiocesium solid–liquid distribution …

Modeling of behavior of Fukushima-derived radionuclides in freshwater systems

M Zheleznyak, S Kivva, O Pylypenko… - Behavior of Radionuclides …, 2022 - Springer
The Chapter reviews a number of models implemented after the accidental releases from
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) to assess fluxes of 137Cs from the …