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Filtering by: Peer Reviewed No Subject Radioactive pollution of soils

Biological remediation strategy for immobilizing Ag-110m and Cs-134 in soils

Creator:

Whitlow, Jesse Lynn

Abstract:

After contamination of soil in Japan due to the Fukushima Daiichi accident, there has been an increased interest in remediation of radiologically contaminated land. This study investigated the efficacy of a new biological remediation technology developed by Earthfort, an Oregon based company to hold radionuclides at the soil surface. Cesium-134...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Determining the bioavailability of soil-associated radium using in vitro methodology

Creator:

Tack, Krystina M.

Abstract:

Soil that is contaminated with radioactive elements poses an exposure hazard to those whom may take up temporary or permanent residence on such a site. Of particular interest is the internal exposure from ingestion of this radioactive soil. Although most ingestion of soil is inadvertent, usually being attached to foodstuffs...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis