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Overview of Chemical Separation Methods and Technologies

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Chemical Separation Technologies and Related Methods of Nuclear Waste Management

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Separation processes used historically and presently in processing of irradiated nuclear fuel are discussed. Additional emphasis is placed on separation technologies which are being used or which could be applicable in nuclear waste management systems. Both aqueous and non-aqueous processes are discussed. In addition, a review is provided of a variety of separating agents which are being studied for possible use in separation processes in nuclear wastes. The status of development of those various potential separating systems is discussed.

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  1. Department of Chemistry and Institute for International Cooperative Environmental Research, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA

    Gregory R. Choppin

  2. Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia

    Mikhail Kh. Khankhasayev

  3. Institute for International Cooperative Environmental Research, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA

    Mikhail Kh. Khankhasayev

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Choppin, G.R. (1999). Overview of Chemical Separation Methods and Technologies. In: Choppin, G.R., Khankhasayev, M.K. (eds) Chemical Separation Technologies and Related Methods of Nuclear Waste Management. NATO Science Series, vol 53. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4546-6_1

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