The wide application of nuclear resources in various fields has resulted in the production of
radioactive waste, which poses a serious threat to lives and the environment. Nuclear waste …

The nuclide retention capacity of bentonite can be affected by changes in the repository
environments, such as alkaline and saline conditions. This study investigated the effects of …

Concrete is one of the most popular building materials used in civil engineering
applications. In order to reach the sustainability goals and produce more environmental …

Radioactive iodine, particularly 129 I, is one of the most hazardous radioisotopes found in
deep geological repositories for high-level radioactive waste (HLW). This study investigated …

Prior to the implementation of a deep geological repository for radioactive waste in
claystone, a sound system understanding of the repository closure structures is needed. One …

Compacted bentonite is planned to be used as buffer and backfill materials for the
containment of radioactive waste in underground repositories. The performance of these …

The effects of attapulgite and montmorillonite calcinated at 750° C for 2 h as supplementary
cementing materials (SCMs) on the working properties, mechanical strength, phase …

The alteration of bentonite under alkaline conditions and the subsequent changes in
properties such as permeability and self-sealing ability should be evaluated for the …

Understanding the stability of the bentonite buffer when exposed to cement leachates at
temperatures exceeding 100° C is crucial for optimizing the design of deep geological …

Constructing buffer barriers using high-quality bentonite-based blocks is crucial for the
secure disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW). However, the density distribution and …