APPLICATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY TO THE PROBLEM OF THE DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES

摘要

Artificial biological systems are proposed for use in the treatment of low- and intermediate-level radioactive wastes. The microbial conversion of organic and inorganic substances under continuous conditions, involving the turnover of matter, will allow a significant reduction in volume of radioactive wastes. Such specialised systems can act as a biogeochemical barrier for radionuclide transport.