Microbially catalyzed corrosion of metals is a substantial economic concern. Aerobic microbes primarily enhance Fe 0 oxidation through indirect mechanisms and their impact …
Fouling and scaling of equipment in the nuclear industry is a significant and challenging problem that effects multiple areas across the entire nuclear fuel cycle. Consequences such …
Biofilm formation is a major issue in healthcare settings as 75% of nosocomial infection arises due to biofilm residing bacteria. Exopolysaccharides (EPS), a key component of the …
In the current study, six bacterial types, isolated from spent nuclear fuel (SNF) pool facility, were investigated for their ability to sequester heavy metals (cobalt and nickel). Biofilm …
H MacGregor, I Fukai, K Ash, AP Arkin… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
As nuclear technology evolves in response to increased demand for diversification and decarbonization of the energy sector, new and innovative approaches are needed to …
SY Park, Y Zhang, JS Kwon, MJ Kwon - Science of the Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
The disposal of spent nuclear fuel in deep subsurface repositories using multi-barrier systems is considered to be the most promising method for preventing radionuclide leakage …
Self-assembling molecules (SAMs) provide a flexible system for surface modification of materials by forming films of molecular thickness. SAMs protect materials from corrosion and …
Nuclear pollution is an urgent environmental issue and is a consequence of rapid industrialization and nuclear accidents in the past. Remediation of nuclear polluted sites …