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The University of Huddersfield has published a review on using electron beams for treating sewage sludge. This publication details the key parameters of the treatment, explores the potential applications of the technology, summarises findings from existing studies, and compares electron beam treatment with other techniques. You...
The Rhisotope project is a fine example of the varied and beneficial applications of isotopes. The project aims to reduce the illicit trade in Rhino horn along with the associated poaching that results in the death and mutilation of many of the remaining rhinoceros population. Profesor...
The IAEA held a Technical Meeting on Recycling of Polymer Wastes by Radiation at the IAEA’s Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, from 30 September 2019 to 4 October 2019 As of 2015, approximately 6300 Mt of polymer waste had been generated, around 9% of which had been...
MIT undergraduate students have found that, by exposing plastic flakes to small, harmless doses of gamma radiation, then pulverizing the flakes into a fine powder, they can mix the irradiated plastic with cement paste and fly ash to produce concrete that is up to 15...
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are caused by a mass proliferation of phytoplankton (cyanobacteria, diatoms, dinoflagellates) in waterbodies. These blooms affect environment, human health and aquatic life as a result of the production of toxins and the oxygen depletion due to the accumulation of biomass. They...
The Institute of the Nuclear Chemistry and Technology (IAEA Collaborating Centre) organised a workshop to discuss the emerging trends in the eb sludge treatment. The workshop was supported by EU project H2020 “Accelerator Research and Innovation for European Science and Society”, task WP3 and Erasmus+ project...
St. Martin’s Chapel in Stari Brod, near Sisak in Croatia is a rare example of traditional folk baroque wooden architecture with a completely painted interior. This chapel was recently re-consecrated and returned to liturgical function after restoration and renovation. Our member the Ruđer Bošković Institute...
